August 10, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Intern at City of Coquitlam in Coquitlam, BC This summer, I’ve been working for the City of Coquitlam as a labourer in the roads department. Our big project this work term has been cleaning the medians on all the roads in the city. Some other tasks I have been assigned to include concrete spill removal, tree pruning, and walkway maintenance, which consists of cutting grass/weeds as well as trimming overgrown hedges/branches. Co op has given me the experience to work for municipal government positions such as this which have allowed me to see how municipal government/public works sectors function in our […]
Posted in: Student Stories, Urban Forestry
Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories, Urban Forestry
July 11, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Summer Student at City of Markham in Markham, ON As a part of the City of Markham’s Tree Preservation by-law team, I have a meaningful role in preserving our urban forest and promoting a greener community. Along with enforcing by-laws and ensuring proper tree care, I actively contribute to increasing canopy cover and promoting the planting of native tree species. By focusing on these efforts, we not only preserve our natural heritage but also create a healthier and more vibrant environment for all residents to enjoy.
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Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories, Urban Forestry
June 20, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry
After cutting her teeth on research and tree planting, UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship alumnus, Tara Bergeson (BSF’09) entered the then emerging field of urban forestry. Now the Urban Forestry Supervisor with the City of Kelowna, Tara has played a key role in community greening and wildfire preparedness projects, including Kelowna’s most recent wildfire resiliency plan.
Posted in: Branchlines Articles, Highlights, Urban Forestry Featured
Tagged with: Environment, FireSmart, Forest Management, Forest Resources Management, Kelowna, NeighbourWoods, Stanley Park, Urban Forestry, Urban Forestry Supervisor, Vancouver, Wildfire
June 12, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry
As the world becomes increasingly urbanized, the need for green spaces and sustainable urban ecosystems becomes crucial. Explore how urban forestry professionals work to protect and maintain urban parks, natural areas, and tree canopies in the face of climate change and land-use challenges.
Posted in: Branchlines Articles, Highlights, Urban Forestry Featured
Tagged with: Climate Change, Community, Data Analysis, Human Health, Landscape Modelling, Mental Health, Nature, Research, Sustainability, Urban Forestry, Urban Greenspace, Wellbeing, Wildlife
May 25, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry
In the Urban Forestry issue, explore the relatively new role of the urban forester, learn from leading urban forestry researchers who are examining the human and wildlife health implications of urban forests, and find out about the important role citizens can play in maintaining green spaces. This issue also features several, highly experienced BC urban foresters who have dipped their toes in everything from landscape design to pest infestation management, wildfire preparedness and tree planting initiatives.
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Tagged with: Urban Forester, Urban Forestry
May 25, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry
Congratulations to Dr. Ingrid Jarvis on receiving the UBC Distinguished Dissertation Prize and CAGS/ProQuest DDA nomination! Explore her groundbreaking research on the link between urban natural environments, human health, and childhood development.
Posted in: Awards, Research Awards
Tagged with: Awards, Distinguished Dissertation Prize, Graduate, Greenspace, Human Health, PhD, Urban Forestry, Urban Greenspace
May 18, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Landscape Maintenance Team Member at Kennedy Landscaping LTD in Richmond, BC Moving into this fall term, I am continuing my work term with Kennedy Landscaping in Delta BC. So far I have had opportunities to learn a variety of new skills using small engine tools such as pruning, hedging, line trimming, and leaf blowing while helping maintain beautiful lanscapes throughout the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Lately I have had the opportunity to build my leadership skills by driving trucks, leading crews, and teaching minor skills to new employees. I have also been spending more time on newly developed sites helping […]
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Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories, Urban Forestry
May 16, 2023 | Author: UBC Forestry
With the rapid growth of the mass timber construction industry, the challenges of making the building process more efficient through constructability, sustainability, and compliance with performance-based design regulations, are as prevalent as ever. A new experimental study conducted at UBC by Samuel Shulman and Cristiano Loss examines the behavior and performance of innovative hybrid shear connectors for hybrid cross-laminated timber (CLT)-based structural composites and assemblies. Their study proposes a new connection design method for hybrid steel-CLT structures that utilizes shear connectors fabricated by encasing steel rods in CLT panels using an epoxy-based grout. The researchers performed a series of experiments on […]
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Tagged with: Forest Sciences, Forestry, Mass Timber Construction, Research, Timber Building, Urban Forestry
May 11, 2023 | Author: Forestry Co-op
Community Wildlife Resiliency Coordinator at City of Port Moody in Port Moody, BC For my final co-op work term, I had the pleasure of working as the Community Wildfire Resiliency Coordinator for Port Moody Fire Rescue. In this role, I was involved in every aspect of wildfire management and emergency response in a municipal context. Over the past 5 months, my main task was developing a presentation and report for Port Moody City Council to adopt the updated 2019 Community Wildfire Protection Plan, which is a document that outlines a toolbox of best practices for wildfire threat mitigation and adaptation. This […]
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Tagged with: Co-op, Forestry Co-op, Student Stories, Urban Forestry