“New Fire Landscape” by Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun displayed at the Forest Sciences Centre
New Fire Landscape (2024) by acclaimed Indigenous artist, Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun, is generously on loan at the UBC Forest Sciences Centre by Michelle Koerner.
UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Awarded $790,000 USD Grant for Collaborative Research on Indigenous Cultural Fire and Forest Restoration
The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation has awarded a $790,000 USD grant to the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship to support collaborative research focused on Indigenous-led, proactive approaches to wildfire management and ecological restoration.
Dr. Lori Daniels and Marina Melanidis awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship congratulates congratulating Dr. Lori Daniels and Marina Melanidis on being awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal!
Indigenous Research and Engagement in the Time of Reconciliation
Mike Stefanuk, a PhD candidate at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship, shares his experience working with the Tree Ring Lab and Indigenous communities.
Wildfire Coexistence in BC: Solutions Symposium
This Symposium is intended for the general public to learn about the stark realities of the societal, health, cultural, environmental, and economic costs of wildfires across British Columbia and the actions needed now.
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship Launches Wildfire Research Centre
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship launches the Centre for Wildfire Coexistence, led by Prof. Lori Daniels, to address escalating wildfire risks through proactive forest management. The Koerner family’s $5 million donation supports this initiative for safer, sustainable futures amidst wildfires.
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship to launch Centre for Wildfire Coexistence thanks to $5M donation from the Koerner family
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship launches Centre for Wildfire Coexistence, exploring proactive wildfire management solutions with cutting-edge wildfire research.