Message from the Dean: Administrative Changes, Appointments, and More…

Colleagues,

I hope that this finds you all safe and well.

As you know, July marks the official ‘beginning’ of the academic year, and with it, comes a number of administrative changes and appointments.  So, in no particular order…

Big Thank Yous: Sally Aitken will be stepping down as Associate Dean, Research and Innovation, a role that she has held since July 2017.  Under Sally’s leadership, a number of new research initiatives...

Tara Martin Secures $6.5 Million for the Future of Forest Conservation

UBC Forestry’s Dr. Tara Martin, Liber Ero Chair in Conservation in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, continues to make an impact on addressing complex conservation problems – now with the help of some generous donations from the community.

Co-Management of Natural Resources Micro-Certificate Applications Now Open

Spread the word. Applications are now open for UBC Forestry’s latest micro-certificate online offering - Co-Management of Natural Resources (CNR) Micro-Certificate program. Developed by the Haida Gwaii Institute, this flexible program is designed for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous professionals.

UBC Forestry’s Wildfire Experts Featured Across Multiple Media Outlets

Media and UBC community coverage of our faculty's wildfire experts advisory on call for proactive approach to preparing for more extreme wildfires was featured in dozens of provincial digital outlets and beyond. The trio was also interviewed by radio and TV stations.

Instagram Lights Up With Patrick Duffy International Travel Grant Winners Stories

From the Wildlife Institute of India, to La Hesperia Reserve outside of Quito, meet our two travel grant winners Sneha and Maria! With 1,000+ views and almost 100 engagements so far. Check out their features on Instagram!