What 45-per-cent tariffs mean for B.C.’s forest sector
Tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber have surged to 45 per cent, putting B.C.’s forest sector under extreme pressure. UBC forestry expert Harry Nelson explains what’s driving the dispute and what it could mean for mills, workers and communities.
International Conference on Wood Adhesives 2025
Join UBC researchers at the leading global forum on wood adhesion—the International Conference on Wood Adhesives, October 22–24.
Co-op Presentation Night
Join us for the Co-op Presentation Night where students from all programs will deliver presentations about their recent co-op work terms.
2024 CIF-IFC Awards
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship wishes to congratulate three faculty members on receiving Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) Awards.
Minghao Li & Felix Wiesner Receive CFI JELF Awards
UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship congratulates Dr. Minghao Li and Dr. Felix Wiesner on their Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) Award.
Crafting History: UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s Contribution to the 2010 Olympic Games
As the world gears up for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, we at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship remember our significant role in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games.
Interview with Assoc. Prof. Emeritus Simon Ellis
Simon Ellis, a passionate educator at UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship, taught wood science for 34 years and won the 3M National Teaching Fellowship in 2013.
Wood Science and CAWP Open House & Industry Night
Join UBC CAWP’s 2025 Open House & Industry Night featuring student presentations, industry networking, and live demos of advanced wood processing equipment.