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03/31/2022
Message From the Dean
Join us in reading an important message from Dean Rob Kozak regarding work life balance, and upcoming mental health support initiatives from the Faculty of Forestry.
03/31/2022
Cherry Blossom Contest Captures Attention from National Media
UBC Forestry’s Dr. Elizabeth Wolkovich recently initiated an international competition involving citizen scientists who monitored the shifting bloom season of cherry blossom trees. Media outlets to cover the story included The Vancouver Sun & Province, CKNW, Fairchild TV, CTV Vancouver, Global BC, The Weather Network, Daily Hive and others.
03/31/2022
Land One Interview Lights Up Instagram
With over 3,700 impressions, 300 engagements and 4,000 views, Fernanda Tomaselli’s Land One Q&A interview lights up Instagram as she talks about how Land One brings together the intersection of land, forests and food pressing issues in an immersive and welcoming cohort.
03/28/2022
UBC Forestry Celebrates Annual CIF-IFC Silver Ring Ceremony
Congratulations to all our 2022 graduates who took part in the annual CIF-IFC silver ring ceremony. First organized in 1953 by UBC Forestry and forestry engineering graduates, the silver ring symbolizes the completion of a CIF-IFC recognized forestry program.
03/25/2022
Taraneh Sowlati Named Fellow of the International Academy of Wood Science
Congratulations to Dr. Taraneh Sowlati who has been named a fellow of the International Academy of Wood Science (IAWS). The designation is testimony to Dr. Sowlati’s significant scientific advancements within the field of wood science.
03/25/2022
The Haida Gwaii Institute Calls for Instructors to Teach In-Person Programs
HGI is calling for instructors to teach in upcoming, in-person programs on Haida Gwaii. Instructors will have the opportunity to adapt course content to their strengths and areas of expertise while receiving support from experienced HGI staff.
03/25/2022
Support UBC Forestry Giving Day Projects
- Spread the word about #UBCGivingDay.
- Visit the Forestry Booth on April 6 @ 12 pm at Lee Square (outside UBC Bookstore).
- Take up donors’ challenges and consider donating to one (or both) of the Faculty’s chosen Giving Day projects.
03/25/2022
Old Growth Forests: What Is The Path Forward? April 7, 2022, 12 pm Webinar
On April 7 beginning at 12 pm, register to join our panel of high-profile speakers who will share their diverse expertise on the topic of old-growth forests and finding a path forward.
03/25/2022
Building Tour Invites Interested Students to Discover UBC’s Forestry Sciences Centre
From Undergraduate Student Services to the best study spots in Forestry, our virtual building tour boasted over 600 views in just 24 hours this week on Instagram!
03/17/2022
Faculty of Forestry Co-Leading UBC Research Excellence Cluster
Dr. Lorien Nesbitt is co-leading the Climate Change Health Effects, Adaptation and ResiLience (HEAL) network – one of 40 UBC research excellence clusters that recently received funding under the university’s Research Excellence Clusters Initiative.
03/17/2022
Dean Rob Kozak Receives Honorary Doctorate From University of Helsinki
UBC Forestry congratulates Professor and Dean Dr. Robert Kozak for being named as the recipient of an honorary doctorate in Agriculture and Forestry from the University of Helsinki, Finland’s oldest and largest higher education institution.
03/17/2022
Check Out These Videos Highlighting the Faculty of Forestry’s Giving Day Campaign
On April 6, UBC Giving Day is back. This year the Faculty is fund-raising for two projects: the successful reintroduction of Bornean orangutan populations, and to support students via the Forestry Field School Fund.
03/17/2022
Seattle Times Features Dr. Suzanne Simard on Pacific Northwest Old Growth
UBC Forestry’s Suzanne Simard was recently interviewed for a Seattle Times article detailing the importance of old growth and exploring why Pacific Northwest rain forests are some of the most productive ecological areas in the world.
03/17/2022
Instagram Heats Up With Research Video Showcasing Dr. Cole Burton and Cheng Chen
Drawing in over 1,000 views on Instagram, check out our latest video feature showcasing Dr. Cole Burton and Cheng Chen’s research on camera traps and protected areas.
03/17/2022
Join Wood Science’s Dr. Qingshi Tu – March 31, 2022, @ 2pm for the Next Research Seminar
Join Dr. Qingshi Tu either virtually or in person for the next Research Seminar Series presentation: Promote the Sustainable Development of Bio-economy Through Industrial Ecology Methods on March 31 beginning at 2 pm.
03/09/2022
Statement on Ukraine
I hope that this finds you all safe and well. Like many of you, I’ve been glued to the TV nightly watching horrifying images of Russia’s unwarranted and illegal invasion of Ukraine. This is a grim situation, with over 2 million refugees (and counting) fleeing deplorable, life-threatening conditions.
03/08/2022
Profiling Dr. Suborna Ahmed For International Women’s Day – #BreaktheBias
This week we joined together in recognition of International Women’s Day. In 2022 we are excited to chat with Dr. Suborna Ahmed and learn what #BreakTheBias means to her in the STEM field.
03/02/2022
CBC Features Prof. Jennifer Grenz on Feeding 10B People Without Killing the Planet
In an episode of CBC’s Quirks & Quarks, Prof. Jennifer Grenz shares her expertise on the trending topic – feeding the future and what that will look like.
03/04/2022
5,000+ Impressions From Grad Student Gretha Teta’s Instagram Video Story
During Women’s History Month, check out a special feature of Master of International Forestry (MIF) graduate student, Gretha Teta! Alongside her MIF cohort, Gretha had the opportunity to join UNA Canada and BC Forestry experts in dialogue on the future of forests and society. Reaching 5,000+ impressions & 1,000 views, watch our video feature on […]
03/03/2022
Join Dr. Cole Burton March 17 For A Special In-Person Catered Evening Affair
Join Dr. Cole Burton alongside a panel of featured guests in dialogue on the issue of protected land and marine areas. This year’s FACT-B consists of three high-level conversations at the cross-section of conservation and protection policies for natural areas in the United States, Canada and France from academia, government agencies, NGOs, and think tanks.
03/07/2022
Help Spread The Word – New Online Micro-Certificate Available: Co-Management of Natural Resources (CNR)
UBC Forestry’s Haida Gwaii Institute is now offering this new online CNR micro-certificate, Help spread the word about this highly flexible program rooted in real-world applications and tailored for both private and public sector professionals.
04/22/2022
Register Now: Engineered Bamboo for Sustainable Construction Conference – May 17 – 19, 2022
Register now for the first-ever Engineered Bamboo for Sustainable Construction Conference happening online from May 17 – 19, 2022. Jointly hosted by UBC Forestry, World Bamboo Organization and Zhejang Agriculture and Forestry University, the conference will bring together leading academia and industry experts. from around the world.
04/28/2022
Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Task Force Report Launch
As you know, UBC established the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence (ARIE) Task Force in early 2021 to address systemic racism within our community.
04/07/2022
Don’t Miss UBC Forestry Ukraine Fundraiser – April 28 | 4 – 6 pm
Be sure to attend UBC Forestry’s Ukraine Fundraiser happening April 28, 2022 from 4 pm to 6 pm in the Forest Sciences Centre Atrium. Event will include a silent and live auction, a celebrity-hosted bake-off, Great Canadian Baking Show style, live music, and more.
04/22/2022
Nature-Based Workshops at Malcolm Knapp Are Back!
Malcolm Knapp Research Forest is the place to be this summer with wild and immersive recreational in-person workshops starting up this season. A Birding & Bird Ecology: An Introduction For the Keen Novice workshop is kicking things off this May.
04/22/2022
Dr. Sally Aitken in Iconic Publication, National Geographic
National Geographic features UBC Forestry’s Dr. Sally Aitken in an article about four solutions for trees and forests that are threatened by a warming climate.
04/22/2022
Thousands Tune In To the Latest Instagram Reel
Over 2,300 people got a peek into what it’s like to be part of the UBC Forestry community when they viewed Instagram. Embedded counsellor Nicole Adoranti and the LFS and Forestry student services teams shared their tips and tricks for a goodnight’s sleep!
04/14/2022
Dr. Jeanine Rhemtulla Receives Killam Teaching Prize For 2021-2022 Academic Year
UBC Forestry congratulates Dr. Jeanine Rhemtulla for receiving the Killam Teaching Prize in Forestry for the 2021-2022 academic year.
04/14/2022
New Branchlines Launched
Brought to you by the Development and Alumni Engagement team, the new version of Branchlines sports a fresh, new look, feel and direction. The 2022 Spring edition is now available in print and online.
04/14/2022
Globe & Mail Features Op-Ed by UBC Forestry’s Tara Martin and Others
Dr. Tara Martin’s co-authored opinion editorial calling for reevaluating plans for the recovery of the Sumas Lake region following last year’s massive flooding has been featured in the Globe & Mail both online and in print.
04/14/2022
An Hoang’s Receipt of Scholarship Garners Positive Online Response from Thousands
Reaching nearly 5000 impressions and 800 engagements so far, a big congratulations to An Hoang on receiving the HSBC Emerging Leader Scholarship in recognition of their leadership, community service and high academic achievement!
04/07/2022
UBC Forestry Research Seminar Series Next Presenter – Dr. Danielle Ignace – April 14 2022
Don’t miss the next UBC Forestry research seminar – Global change impacts on forest ecosystems: Amplifying Indigenous voices to find community-driven solutions. Presented by Dr. Danielle Ignace, the in-person and online talk will be held in Room 2916 at 2 pm on April 14.
04/04/2022
Register Now For UBC Forestry’s Media Training Virtual Session – April 19 @ 10 am
This session will give you two very special insights on the benefits of working with media, tips and tricks, pitfalls to avoid and more. You’ll hear from both Dr. Suzanne Simard and media expert and UBC adjunct professor, Kirk LaPointe about a wide range of topics drawn from their respective successes and deep knowledge working with and as […]
04/01/2022
UBC Forestry Celebrates Earth Day
The Faculty of Forestry invites everyone to join us in celebrating Earth Day with two very special in-person events happening April 22 and April 23 2022.
04/07/2022
Dr. Simard Continues Making Headlines
Dr. Suzanne Simard continues to dominate national and international headlines with coverage that includes 55+ media outlets carrying a story on how the climate change fight needs to shift and look at forest policy more closely.
04/07/2022
Forbes Features UBC Forestry
With nearly 900 views so far, a new article in Forbes features Joli Rumi Borah’s work on Indigenous agriculture in Northeast India, and her thoughts on how we can move towards a more inclusive and equitable future in science.
04/01/2022
Elizabeth Wolkovich Receives UBC Killam Research Fellowship
UBC Forestry is excited to announce Dr. Elizabeth Wolkovich as a recipient of the 2021 UBC Killam Research Fellowship.
05/27/2022
International Conference on Forest Therapy – Abstract Submissions Deadline Extended to June 7
The call for abstract submissions for the International Conference on Forest Therapy Healing with Nature has been extended until June 7. The 3-day international event will take place online from July 7-9, 2022.
05/20/2022
Research Seminar Series Recordings Now Available on YouTube
If you missed this season’s Faculty of Forestry Research Seminar Series, you can now view the recordings on our YouTube channel.
05/27/2022
Advancements in Engineering Mass Timber Buildings Online Seminar Series
The second session in this four-part online seminar series is on June 1, 2022. The topic of this talk is the role of timber frame buildings on BC Energy Step Code and carbon neutrality.
05/27/2022
Yahoo Canada And Other Outlets Feature UBC Forestry Salmon Pathogens Research
National media outlets including online news source Yahoo Canada, which tracks more than 780,000 visitors monthly, features a UBC Forestry study that found two pathogens are linked to salmon health and survival in B.C.
05/27/2022
Latest UBC Forestry Climate Action Instagram Reel Creates A Buzz
With over 1,500 views in the first 24 hours of being posted to Instagram Reels, if you haven’t already seen Dr. Sally Aitken’s research on how we can help forests adapt to climate change you should now.
05/19/2022
Message From the Dean – Mental Health & Wellbeing Forestry Wellness Committee
The Faculty of Forestry is committed to establishing a wellness committee. Those interested in participating should email Eli Koleva to get your name on a list.
05/20/2022
Two Pathogens Linked to Salmon Health & Survival in B.C.
B.C. wild salmon populations have declined notably over the last three decades. New UBC research, led by UBC Forestry’s Arthur Bass, presents methods to improve the protection of wild salmon.
05/20/2022
Share Widely: Forest Carbon Management Micro-Certificate Applications Open
Applications are open for UBC Forestry’s newest online micro-certificate in Forest Carbon Management. Help us spread the word about this flexible, eight-week online program.
05/20/2022
CBC Radio Canada Talks to Prof. Greg Paradis
CBC Radio-Canada, Canada’s French national voice which gets two million visitors monthly online, speaks to Dr. Greg Paradis about increasing the sequestration of carbon through forests.
05/20/2022
Forestry Alumni’s Secrets to Success Inspires Thousands on LinkedIn
Reaching over 5,800 viewers and almost 300 engagements, 2022 Alumni Builder Award winner, Arthur Tsai, shares his story of balancing life and school, to mentoring the next generation of forestry professionals.
05/16/2022
2022 Alumni Builder Award Winner Shares His Secret For Finding Success
Read the latest Branchlines featured story about UBC Forestry 2022 Alumni Builder Award winner Arthur Tsai who reflects on his achievements since finishing university and shares his secrets for finding success.
05/05/2022
Research Seminar Series: Musical String Instruments, Tree-Ring Dating & Provenancing To Verify their Authenticity
Join a world-class team of detectives and learn how tree rings affirmed the authenticity of the elusive violin, the Stradivari’s “Messiah”, estimated to be worth $20-million.
05/11/2022
Cool ‘Hood Champs 3-Part Neighborhood Workshop Series – Starts June 1, 2022
Concerned about the future of climate change? Interested in meeting like-minded people and connecting with your local community? Want to learn what climate change means for your neighbourhood?
05/05/2022
Advancements in Engineering Mass Timber Buildings Online Seminar Series
This four-session online seminar series starting May 25 introduces the latest developments and innovations in mass timber technology. Global research leaders in the field will discuss recent scientific findings in connections, seismic design, hybrid solution, and fire resistance of mass timber.
05/16/2022
UBC Forestry Expertise Featured In Vancouver Sun 7-Part Fires & Floods Series
UBC Forestry’s Dr. Lori Daniels and Dr. Younes Alila continue to be sought after by media for their expertise. In this latest seven-part series coverage from Post Media, both offer expert commentary throughout.
05/11/2022
Thousands Celebrate Dr. Emily Crantson’s Outstanding Achievement
With nearly 6000 impressions and over 250 engagements, the forestry community and beyond congratulates Dr. Emily Cranston for receiving the SCI LeSueur Memorial Award for her innovative approaches to address complex technical challenges.
05/05/2022
15+ B.C. & International Media Outlets Highlight UBC Forestry Experts
More than 15 provincial and international media outlets featured Dr. Younes Alila and Dr. Lori Daniels story about how satellite mapping can show a correlation between wildfires and floods.
05/05/2022
UBC Forestry Continues to Attract New Professional Audiences on LinkedIn
Reaching 3500 followers on LinkedIn, UBC Forestry continues to connect with researchers, educators and forest professionals around the world – a +27.60% increase in our audience as compared to January!
05/02/2022
Tell Us What You Think! Quick Survey on UBC Forestry Special Presentation: A Conversation with Two Renowned Media Experts
Before May 10th, please take our one-minute survey on this recent presentation to provide valuable input that will shape future presentations. If you were not able to attend but interested in further in-person media training sessions, please fill out the survey to sign up.
05/02/2022
Global News Morning Features UBC Forestry
Top-rated BC television news show Global News Morning featured UBC Forestry’s research on how cultural burning could boost biodiversity and mitigate fire risk.
05/02/2022
Story of UBC Forestry Student Volunteer Captivates Instagram Users
UBC Forestry’s Instagram post featuring Jen Baron, a forest ecology student who shares her story of what inspires her to volunteer and her hopes for the future of STEM, has reached over 2,500 impressions and 200 engagements!
06/30/2022
Co-Management of Natural Resources Micro-Certificate Registration Now Open
Spread the word. Registration is 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.
06/30/2022
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 […]
06/30/2022
For the Future of Forest Conservation, Dr. Tara Martin has Good News
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.
06/30/2022
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.
06/30/2022
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!
06/24/2022
Give UBC Features Dr. Tara Martin in Impact Story Series
As part of the give UBC Solutions for the Planet impact story series, our own Dr. Tara Martin speaks about her research examining various pressures on the environment and species-at-risk and finding viable solutions for these challenges.
06/24/2022
UBC Calls for Proactive Approach to Prepare for More Extreme Wildfires
Wildfires have grown in frequency, intensity and overall burned area due to climate change. UBC forestry researchers Dr. Lori Daniels, Dr. Kelsey Copes-Gerbitz and Dr. Kira Hoffman are wildfire experts whose research focuses on how natural disturbances such as wildfires and droughts, human factors and climate interact to affect how easily—or not—forests burn.
06/24/2022
Help Spread the Word – Haida Gwaii Institute Course Registration Opens
The Haida Gwaii Institute’s (HGI) 2022/23 course calendar is now posted! Admissions are open for a variety of in-person programs, online courses and professional development opportunities. Reach out to the team with any questions at hg.institute@ubc.ca
06/24/2022
KAWL Public Media Features UBC Forestry on the Wisdom of the Planet
KAWL, an educational public radio station reaching four million+ listeners in the San Francisco Bay, U.S.A. area, discusses the cooperative and connected nature of forests with UBC Forestry’s Dr. Suzanne Simard on the station’s One Planet series.
06/24/2022
Robotic Timber Fabrication Captures Social Media
Missed CAWP’s Robotics Timber Fabrication workshop? Catch our recap reel on Instagram – already reaching over 1500 viewers online! And don’t forget to check out the final structure at Martha Piper Plaza.
06/17/2022
UBC Forestry Grad Students to Study Climate Change in Mission Municipal Forest
The Graduate students from UBC Forestry can now study climate change and sustainability in the Mission Municipal Forest as part of a new partnership agreement between the City of Mission and the Faculty.
06/17/2022
UBC Forestry’s International Engineered Bamboo Conference Attracts Hundreds
The virtual, first-of-its-kind Engineered Bamboo for Sustainable Construction Conference UBC Forestry co-hosted earlier this spring with World Bamboo Organization and Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University attracted over 800 registrants from around the world.
06/17/2022
International Conference on Forest Therapy: Healing with Nature Registration Deadline – June 24
The registration deadline for UBC Forestry’s International Conference on Forest Therapy Healing with Nature is fast approaching.
06/17/2022
Thousands Join UBC Forestry Research on Instagram
UBC Forestry’s Jen Baron brings the forestry community behind the scenes of her latest research on landscape change, fire deficits, fuel accumulation and fire risk – reaching over 1100 viewers and 130 engagements in less than 24 hours!
06/17/2022
Yahoo! News Features UBC Forestry on Federal Government’s Two Billion Trees Commitment
Yahoo! News, an online media aggregator connecting millions of monthly readers to global news sources, features UBC Forestry’s Andrew Almas on the intricacies of the Federal Government’s promise to plant 2 billion trees by 2030.
06/10/2022
Maja Krzic Awarded Canadian Society of Soil Science Fellow Award
UBC Forestry warmly congratulates UBC Forestry’s Dr. Maja Krzic, who is a recipient of this year’s Canadian Society of Soil Science Fellow Award.
06/10/2022
Wildfires Webinar Recording Available
For the hundreds who attended and those who did not, the Wildfires Webinar recording featuring Dr. Lori Daniels and CBC host Johanna Wagstaffe is now available for viewing.
06/10/2022
Mental Health Workshop Slides Available
The slides from UBC Forestry’s Understanding Mental Health: How to Support Yourself and Others Workshop are now available. Many important resources are listed throughout.
06/10/2022
UBC Forestry Ukraine Fundraiser Raises $5K
Many thanks to all who supported and attended our Faculty of Forestry Ukraine Fundraiser held back in late April. Close to $5K was raised for the chosen charities.
06/10/2022
National Geographic Features UBC Forestry on Wild Animals Adaptation to City Life
National Geographic, a world-renowned magazine with a global circulation of 40 million monthly readers, features UBC Forestry’s Dr. Sarah Benson-Amram on the savvy ways wild animals are adapting to urban environments.
06/10/2022
Forestry Class of 2022 Shines on Instagram
Reaching over 4200 viewers, UBC Forestry’s Instagram graduation celebration features the special moments throughout the day – including a surprise message from some past Forestry faces!
06/03/2022
Congratulations Emma Tully
Colleagues, I’m thrilled to announce that Emma Tully has been promoted to the role of Assistant Dean, Development, Alumni and External Relations! In addition to continuing the important work that Emma has been doing managing our fundraising and alumni engagement efforts, she will now also manage the communications and marketing functions in the Faculty of Forestry. […]
06/06/2022
Wildfires Webinar (Formerly Fires & Floods Webinar) – Tuesday, June 7, 2022 @ noon
We regret to inform you that Prof. Younes Alila is no longer able to participate in the ‘Fires and Floods’ webinar. The webinar will proceed with Prof. Lori Daniels with a focus primarily covering wildfires.
Join UBC Forestry and CBC host Johanna Wagstaffe for a June 7 informative webinar on wildfires. Prof. Lori Daniels will address some of the forestry practices that are shaping landscapes in B.C. and how the forestry profession itself can help mitigate the impact of extreme weather-related events.
06/03/2022
Dr. Cristiano Loss & UBC Team Receive $1M NSERC Alliance Missions Grant
UBC Forestry’s Cristiano Loss, along with a UBC multidisciplinary team, were recently awarded a $1M Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Alliance Missions grant.
06/03/2022
Spread The Word: Online Micro-Certificate: Climate Action and Community Engagement
The call for abstract submissions for the International Conference on Forest Therapy Healing with Nature has been extended until June 7. The three-day international event will take place online from July 7-9, 2022.
06/06/2022
Next City Features UBC Forestry on Barriers and Costs of Reforestation Hubs
Next City, an established urban policy online source reaching approximately 2 million visitors annually, features UBC Forestry’s Melissa McHale on how reforestation hubs are saving urban trees from heading to landfills.
06/03/2022
Forestry Student Feature Draws In Thousands
Reaching over 1800 viewers, and engaging almost 200 accounts, our Instagram feature of Debrah Zemanek continues to inspire current students, alumni and the online community about the future of forestry.
07/28/2022
UBC Forestry Hosting Undergraduate Indonesian Students this Fall
This September, UBC Faculty of Forestry will be hosting 10 undergraduate students from Indonesia, thanks to the Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards (IISMA) program.
07/28/2022
World-Renowned News Outlets Feature UBC Forestry on Fraser River Salmon Recovery
Over 25 national and international news outlets have featured UBC Forestry’s Dr. Tara Martin and her former PhD student Lia Chalifour on ground-breaking new research identifying priority actions for Lower Fraser River salmon recovery.
07/28/2022
UBC Forestry Continues to Connect with Audiences Around the World
In just the past week, UBC Forestry’s research features, news highlights and Faculty content reached over 52,300 people and over 2,400 engagements on Facebook!
07/22/2022
New Research Identifies Priority Actions for Lower Fraser River Salmon Recovery
The Fraser is the largest salmon-bearing river in British Columbia, supporting 54 unique populations, known as Conservation Units (CUs), of wild Pacific salmon, 19 of which breed in the lower Fraser River.
07/22/2022
Branchlines Web Feature – Growing the BC Big Tree Registry
They tower over our heads and inspire thoughts of prehistory. Big trees are a quintessential feature of the West Coast, stretching nearly 100 meters high, and sometimes aging over 2,000 years.
07/22/2022
Spice Radio Features UBC Forestry
Spice Radio, a Lower Mainland radio station broadcasting in 17 different languages, speaks with UBC Forestry’s Dr. Kelsey Copes-Gerbitz on how B.C. can be more proactive in the event of more record-breaking heat temperatures hitting us like those Europe is currently experiencing.
07/22/2022
UBC Forestry’s Social Media Continues to Grow!
So far in July, our social content has reached nearly 11,000 engagements,bringing our UBC Forestry research, people and stories to an audience of over 22,000 people! Remember to tag us @ubcforestry!
07/15/2022
Register for Global Change at the Nexus of Climate, Biodiversity & Disease – Aug. 8, 2022
Join UBC Forestry’s Allan Carroll, Lizzie Wolkovich and other guest speakers as they discuss recent findings on mechanisms that connect climate change, biodiversity, and disease across multiple disciplines.
07/15/2022
Candidates Encouraged to Apply for UBC Future Forests Fellowship
UBC Faculty of Forestry’s Future Forests Fellowship (FFF), one of the largest single awards in the world given to an incoming doctoral student in forestry, is once again available in 2022.
07/15/2022
Latest Branchlines Web Feature – The JEDI Story Behind Forest(Reads)
The popular series is addressing some of the most important topics of conversation surrounding Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
07/15/2022
Yahoo! News Features UBC Forestry on the Monetary Value of Trees
Yahoo! News, an online media aggregator joining millions of daily readers to international news outlets, features UBC Forestry’s Cecil Konijnendijk on the importance of appropriately assessing the environmental benefits of trees.
07/15/2022
Beehive Burners Captures BC’s History – and Our Instagram Audience
Showcasing Loud Englehart’s beautiful paintings around UBC Forestry, over 2300 viewers have tuned into our latest Instagram feature to learn more about the history of BC’s forestry industry through art.
07/10/2022
Spread The Word – Future Forests Fellowship
UBC Forestry’s Future Forests Fellowship is awarding a single grant of $70,000 annually for up to four years for an incoming forestry PhD student. Applications open August 1, 2022.
07/10/2022
Check Out The New MUFL Testimonial Video
Master of Urban Forestry Leadership (MUFL) student Mark McDonald and Program Director Sara Barron share how this program prepares individuals with the skills to excel in urban forestry in this new video.
07/10/2022
Vancouver Sun Features UBC Forestry on Co-existing With Raccoons
The Vancouver Sun, a long-established daily news source with hundreds of thousands of weekly print and digital readers, features UBC Forestry’s Hannah Griebling on co-existing with raccoons in urban settings.
07/10/2022
Thousands Tune into Dr. Kira Hoffman’s Interview via Social
With over 2500 impressions and 135 engagements, Dr. Kira Hoffman’s interview with CTV News is our top-performing social post of the week! Watch to learn more about proactive measures to mitigate extreme wildfires.
08/26/2022
Congratulating Sarah Smith-Tripp – Gordon & Nora Bailey Fellowship Award Recipient
A warm congratulations from the Faculty of Forestry to Sarah Smith-Tripp who has been named the 2022/23 Gordon and Nora Bailey Fellowship Award.
08/26/2022
Congratulating ABCFP Sustainable Forest Mgmt. & MGEM Program Award Recipients
Established in 2016, this prize was made available by ForesTrust, a registered charity of the Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP).
08/19/2022
Online Micro-Certificates Information Session
Register now for our online Micro-Certificates panel discussion for a brief overview presentation to learn about our program offerings, and how to get started.
08/26/2022
Vancouver Is Awesome features UBC Forestry on Environmental Impact of Manicured Lawns
Vancouver Is Awesome, a well-established local lifestyle media publication features UBC Forestry’s Dr. Terry Sunderland on how perfectly manicured lawns negatively affect biodiversity and pollinators.
08/26/2022
Thousands Join to Learn More About Outdoor Education Experiences
Reaching over 2000 impressions, our story featuring a new bursary fund to allow for more young people to connect with nature, generously made available by the Colleen Findlay Foundation, was one our top performing social stories last week!
08/19/2022
Research Forest Wild & Immersive Program Offering Bursary Funding to Families
The Wild & Immersive program that comes alive at UBC Faculty of Forestry’s Malcolm Knapp Research Forest (MKRF) is once again flooded with children and youth engaging in outdoor education experiences, and one Maple Ridge family would like to see even more young people participate.
08/19/2022
The Star Features UBC Forestry on Effect of Overly Efficient Fire Suppression Methods
The Star, Canada’s largest daily online news site, features UBC Forestry’s Dr. Kira Hoffman on how climate change in combination with decades of wildfire suppression methods are increasing the intensity of current wildfires.
08/19/2022
Back to School Excitement on Forestry Social Media
With the new school year on the horizon, join nearly 2000 viewers across Instagram and TikTok to learn about what our students are most excited for this September!
08/04/2022
UBC Forestry Research & Policy Briefs
As many of you know, research and policy briefs provide an alternative/supplement to peer-reviewed journals and a venue for disseminating results to a broader audience, including the general public and policy-makers/advisors who follow the principles of evidence-based policy making.
08/12/2022
Spread The Word – Registration Open for HGI Winter Term 1 and 2 Online Courses
Help us spread the word. Registration for Haida Gwaii Institute’s (HGI) online Winter Term 1 and 2 courses is open.
08/12/2022
British Columbia Timber Building Tour
Help spread the word! The Faculty’s Centre for Advanced Wood Processing is pleased to announce the British Columbia Timber Building and Technical Tour happening October 3-7, 2022
08/12/2022
Cottage Life Features UBC Forestry on Effect of U.S. Tariff Softwood Lumber Reduction
Cottage Life, a Canadian lifestyle magazine whose website reaches 500,000 visitors per month, features UBC Forestry’s Gary Bull on the consequences U.S. tariff reductions will have on Canadian sawmills in the next decade.
08/12/2022
MUFL Instagram Reel Seen By Hundreds
With over 2,300 views, our new Master of Urban Forestry Leadership reel featuring Mark McDonald and Sara Barron shares how the program prepares students with the skills to excel in the field of #UrbanForestry, and meet the needs of our #UrbanSpaces.
08/04/2022
CBC News Features UBC Forestry on Oak Bay ‘Climate Champions’
CBC News, the largest news broadcaster in Canada features UBC Forestry’s Stephen Shepard on the Coolkit program, an innovative climate action partnership between the District of Oak Bay and the University of British Columbia.
08/04/2022
UBC Forestry Research Continues to Shine on Social Media
With over 1200 impressions and 70 engagements, Wildlife Coexistence Lab’s latest publication on camera trap surveys and prey responses to human-mediated predation risk is our top research social of the week!
09/29/2022
In the Spotlight: Dr. Felix Wiesner
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Felix Wiesner as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Wood Science.
09/29/2022
UBC Forestry’s Diversity Crew & Conflict Theatre Present: Work-Life Balance – Oct 6
On Oct. 6 2022 from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm in FSC 1221, join UBC Forestry’s Diversity Crew and UBC Conflict Theatre for a special edition of storytelling and interactive theatre about the ever-elusive goal of achieving a work-life balance. Students, staff and faculty are welcome.
09/29/2022
Dr. Feng Jiang’s Wood-based Plastic Alternative is Making B.C. Headlines
CBC and CBC Radio-Canada were among the top-tier, B.C.-wide media outlets covering Dr. Feng Jiang‘s wood science lab groundbreaking development – a biodegradable, wood-fibre based film.
09/29/2022
Forestry Students Continue to Inspire the Community and Beyond
With an unwavering ambition and drive to build a greener future, fourth-year student Chenming shares how he found his vision and enthusiasm here at UBC Forestry – reaching nearly 3000 viewers.
09/23/2022
UBC Faculty of Forestry Researcher Creates Wood-based Alternative to Single-use Plastic
UBC researcher Dr. Feng Jiang has developed a cellulose film that looks like plastic and behaves like plastic—but is biodegradable.
09/09/2022
Forestry Research Seminar Series – Recording Available
If you missed the kickoff to the Forestry Seminar Series, watch a recording of Dr. Hamish van der Ven’s talk where he spoke to whether online activism truly makes businesses more sustainable.
09/09/2022
You’re Invited: UBC Forestry Co-op Presentation Nights – Sept. 26 & 28 2022
Join us for these celebratory in-person student presentation nights happening in FSC 1005. Monday, Sept. 26 2022 | 6-8:30 pm – Forestry Co-op: Forestry, Forest Sciences, Natural Resources Conservation and Urban Forestry students present their recent work. Wednesday Sept. 28, 2022 | 6-9:30 pm – WPP/BEST Co-op: Wood Products Processing and Forest Bioeconomy Sciences & […]
09/23/2022
Province-wide Media Feature UBC Forestry Study On Equitable Greenspace in Canada
Dozens of B.C. media outlets highlight UBC Forestry’s PhD student Jessica Quinton and Dr. Lorien Nesbitt’s research on equitable greenspace distribution across Canadian cities.
09/23/2022
Faculty Research Continues to Inspire Thousands
Reaching over 2000 viewers, Dr. Tara Martin and the Conservation Decisions Lab’s feature in Branchlines is our top performing story of the week! Learn about the cumulative impacts threatening species loss and how their Priority Threat Management framework can help.
09/20/2022
Dr. Nicholas Coops Named CIF Scientific Achievement Award Recipient
UBC Forestry warmly congratulates Dr. Nicholas Coops for being named the 2022 Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF-IFC) Scientific Award Recipient.
09/20/2022
In the Spotlight: Dr. Minghao Li
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Minghao Li who is our first new faculty member to be featured in our latest website series.
09/16/2022
UBC Forestry Supports UBC Applied Science in Design of Sitka Spruce Aircraft Model
UBC Forestry supports UBC Applied Science and their UBC AeroDesign team (UBCAD) in constructing a Sitka spruce aircraft model for an annual international competition.
09/02/2022
We Invite You to THINK FORWARD With Us
Saturday, September 24 at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre. Hear from UBC experts including our own Dr. Suzanne Simard. Interactive exhibits, including the Forestry booth, and family-friendly activities will follow the show.
09/16/2022
B.C. Media Highlight UBC Forestry’s Climate-Change-Resilient Kokanee Salmon Research
Dr. Scott Hinch speaks to Castanet, one of Western Canada’s leading media sources with almost 400,000 weekly readers, about where the toughest kokanee salmon in the province live.
09/16/2022
Dr. Suzanne Simard Inspires Thousands Across Social Media
Drawing in over 3,300 impressions, Dr. Simard’s latest feature with UBC is our top performing story of the week! Learn more about how her work with the Mother Tree Project is shaping our battle against the climate crisis.
09/09/2022
Dr. Nicholas Coops Named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Dr. Nicholas Coops who has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC). Coops is considered a global leader in the application of remote sensing technology for the management and monitoring of forest ecosystems.
09/10/2022
CTV News Speaks to UBC Forestry on Canada’s Areas Most Prone to Flooding
UBC Forestry’s Dr. John Richardson talks to Canada’s biggest private broadcaster CTV News, about areas within Canada most prone to flooding.
09/09/2022
Imagine Day Takes Over Instagram
After 2 years, our first in-person Imagine Day brought over 3000 viewers, and engaged over 400 accounts on our UBC Forestry Instagram page!
09/02/2022
Message from the Dean: Welcome Back!!!
Colleagues, I hope that this finds you all safe and well and enjoying the final throes of summer. I would just like to take this opportunity to welcome you back and wish you the best for the upcoming year. As you know, next week this place will be abuzz with activities and energy as we […]
09/02/2022
New UBC Forestry Study Sheds Light on Access to Vegetation in 31 Canadian Cities
When UBC faculty of forestry researcher Dr. Lorien Nesbitt studied patterns of vegetation and green spaces in the United States a few years ago, she found widespread inequities.
09/02/2022
Co-op Info Sessions – Spread the Word
Sessions will be taking place in-person on September 13 and 14. Participants can gain insights on how co-op can launch their careers, what previous students have experienced in their work terms, and how to apply.
09/02/2022
National Media Outlet Features UBC Forestry Expertise
In an in-depth media interview with Canada’s award-winning and trusted news source National Observer, Dr. Sally Aitken explains how forests struggle to keep up with climate change.
09/02/2022
Instagram Gears Up to Go Back-to-school
Reaching nearly 3000 views and 200 engagements on Instagram, our latest reel shows an insight into undergraduate experience here at UBC Forestry! Stay tuned for our back-to-school content next week!
10/28/2022
Help Spread The Word: Professional Master’s Panel Discussion | Nov. 17th
Register to attend the Professional Master’s Panel Discussion on Nov. 17th at 10 am on Zoom to hear about Forestry’s accelerated profession master’s programs.
10/28/2022
UBC Forestry’s Asia Forest Research Centre Wins Open Innovation Award
UBC Forestry is proud to announce the faculty’s Asia Forest Research Centre’s Innovative Sustainable Forest Management Education in the Asia-Pacific Region courses is the recipient of the 2022 Open Innovation Award from Open Education Global.
10/28/2022
Dr. Feng Jiang Named in the Paper360º 2022 Top 50 Power List
UBC Forestry would like to congratulate Assistant Professor Dr. Feng Jiang for being named one of eight young professionals listed in the Paper360º 2022 Top 50 Power List.
10/28/2022
Faculty of Forestry Safety Committee Wins Innovation Award
Congratulations to the Forestry Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) who won an award for Innovative Promotion of Safety Culture.
10/28/2022
Master of International Forestry Field School Returns to Quesnel
For the third year in a row, Master of International Forestry (MIF) students and professors return to Quesnel. During their 2 day stay, student got to speak with land managers, local First Nations, local government reps and more.
10/28/2022
Help Spread the Word: Reflexive Research for a Complex World – FRST 521C
This grad level course run by Dr. Lorien Nesbitt in winter term 2 covers the theory, concepts and applications of reflexive research processes and methods.
10/28/2022
BC Forest Professional Magazine Features UBC Forestry on Cover of Fall 2022 Edition
The report Elephant Hill: Secwépemc leadership and lessons learned from the collective story of wildfire recovery, co-authored by UBC Forestry’s PhD candidate Sarah Dickson-Hoyle, and made international headlines last year, is the cover story for the fall 2022 edition of BCFP magazine.
10/28/2022
UBC Forestry History Draws in Thousands
With over 5,500 impressions, thousands around the web tuned in to learn more about the Sopron Story as UBC Forestry, the Hungarian Consulate and Sopron Alumni gathered at the Sopron Gate to mark the anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.
10/16/2022
UBC Forestry Co-hosting First-ever Virtual Youth Canadian Climate Conference
Happening online Saturday Oct. 22nd the Local Conference of Youth Canada (LCOY) 2022 is a free conference aimed at climate-action-motivated youth. Hear from keynote speakers including UBC Forestry’s Dr. Stephen Sheppard.
10/03/2022
Forestry Research Seminar Series Continues with Dr. Jennifer Grenz – Oct. 18 2022
Join Dr. Jennifer Grenz on Oct. 18th at noon for the second instalment of the Forestry Research Seminar series. Come hear her talk entitled Honouring Stories of the Land to Reclaim and Revitalize Indigenous Food Systems. FREE LUNCH provided!
10/16/2022
Happier Cities: Whats the Secret?
Learn from UBC experts, including the Faculty of Forestry’s Dr. Lorien Nesbitt, on how to cultivate happier and healthier urban environments. Webinar is Oct 26th at 12 pm.
10/16/2022
A $300,000 Lawsuit Aided by UBC Forestry Professor made National Headlines
As an expert witness, Dr. Younes Alila helped a BC couple get $300,000 compensation from the provincial government for their house being flooded allegedly due to nearby logging.
10/16/2022
Forestry Research Continues to Attract Thousands
Our latest research reel featuring Dr. Feng Jiang’s biodegradable, wood-based alternative to single-use plastics has drawn in nearly 2500 views within 24 hours! Stay tuned for more research features!
10/07/2022
Congratulations to Dr. Stavros Avramidis
UBC Forestry warmly congratulates Prof. Stavros Avramidis, recipient of the 2022 Linnaeus Academy Research Foundation’s Carola and Carl-Olof Ternryd Award, for significant contributions to research in forestry.
10/07/2022
In the Spotlight: Dr. Juliet Lu
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Juliet Lu as an assistant professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management.
10/07/2022
Registration Still Open for Haida Gwaii Institute Online Mico-Certificate Courses
Help spread the word about UBC Forestry’s Haida Gwaii Institute’s Professional Online Micro-Certificate courses happening this fall. Registration is still open for the following two courses: Co-Management and Law and Governance. This flexible online program is rooted in real-world applications, focusing on case studies from Haida Gwaii and around the world.
10/07/2022
UBC Researchers Suggest Plastic Food Packaging Alternatives Need Further Development
With single-use plastics on their way to being completely banned and the demand for recyclable and biodegradable materials growing as a result, UBC researchers are intensifying their efforts to find cost-effective and technically viable solutions.
10/07/2022
Dr. Sue Grayston Featured in National Geographic
The world-renowned natural sciences magazine, National Geographic, interviewed UBC Forestry’s Dr. Sue Grayston about the importance of micro-organisms in forest soils.
10/07/2022
Undergraduate Student Chanel Takes Over Instagram
With nearly 3000 views and 200 engagements, Urban Forestry student Chanel Yee shares her UBC Forestry journey, and her favourite parts of the program so far.
11/25/2022
Remember: You Can Submit a Research & Policy Brief at Any Time
Research and policy briefs provide an alternative/supplement to peer-reviewed journals and a venue for disseminating results to a broader audience. For questions regarding these briefs, contact forestry.web@ubc.ca
11/28/2022
Dean’s Message – Staying Safe
As the term winds down and we approach the long-anticipated(!) exam season, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for all of your hard work.
11/25/2022
Research & Policy Briefs
A new policy brief is available regarding agritechnology in British Columbia and its connections to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
11/25/2022
Fall 2022 Branchlines Now Available
This Future Forests issue takes a deep dive into sustainable forest management and the diversity of perspectives and approaches that are shaping it.
11/09/2022
Research Lunch Seminar Series – Recording Available
In case you missed it, the recording for UBC Forestry’s Research Lunch Seminar Forests, Food and Health: What Linkages? presented by Dr. Terry Sunderland is now available!
11/25/2022
Establishing a More Meaningful Approach to Field Research in Global Communities
Read about UBC Forestry’s Alida O’Connor’s field work experience in Zambia where she spent three months conducting research for her PhD on local peoples’ natural resource management.
11/25/2022
Spread The Word – UBC Forestry Haida Gwaii Semester Travel Grants Available
Applications are now open for UBC Forestry and Haida Gwaii Institute’s Semester programs in Community Resilience and Natural Resource Science. Five grants are available for $6000 each.
11/25/2022
Grad-Your-Lunch: Mental Health Town Hall
Join us tomorrow at 12 noon in FSC 4001 for an informal town hall to discuss mental health in grad school. Facilitated conversation with Nicole Adoranti, the faculty’s embedded counsellor. Snacks provided!
11/09/2022
Join Rest as Resistance: An Invitation to Unwind – Nov. 30, 2022
Don’t miss UBC Forestry’s online session: Rest as Resistance: An invitation to unwind, running 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm online with embedded counsellor Nicole Adoranti.
11/09/2022
Future of Forests Webinar – Dec. 1, 2022
As management values, the climate and markets are changing rapidly, learn from a panel of industry experts about challenges and opportunities forests and forest managers are facing.
11/25/2022
Media Share UBC Forestry Urban Greenspace Study 90+ Times
UBC forestry’s Sara Barron and UBC Public Scholar Emily Rugel’s research regarding young people missing out on greenspace designed for their needs reached eight million+ people and was shared 90+ times.
11/25/2022
Instagram Continues to Connect our Forestry Community
Reaching 6,120 followers this month (comparable with some of UBC’s largest faculties!), UBC Forestry’s Instagram account continues to be a core hub sharing Forestry research, innovation stories with the world.
11/09/2022
UBC Forestry United Way Campaign 2022
After the successful launch of our United Way fundraising events last year, UBC Forestry’s Student Services Team is excited to announce our campaign for 2022! Order your holiday essentials, poinsettias and Purdy’s, before Monday November 21st.
11/09/2022
Forestry Graduation Reception – Nov. 21, 2022
Celebrate Forestry Graduates of 2020, 2021 and Fall 2022 at a reception in the FSC Atrium from 4 – 5:30pm on Monday Nov. 21st.
11/09/2022
New UBC Forestry EDI Resources Available
Take a look at the Faculty’s new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Learn what to do if facing harassment or discrimination, find a free EDI canvas course and more.
11/12/2022
UBC Forestry’s Biofoam & Indigenous Partnership Gains National Media Attention
In partnership with Wet’suwet’en First Nation band, researcher Dr. Feng Jiang and crew have attracted national media attention for developing the environmentally friendly packaging alternative, biofoam.
12/08/2022
Happy Holidays From The Faculty
Have a restful and restorative break this December holiday season and Happy Holidays everybody.
12/08/2022
In the Spotlight: Dr. Alex Moore
Check out the Faculty of Forestry’s latest In The Spotlight profile featuring Dr. Alex Moore who was jointly appointed to UBC’s Faculty of Forestry and Faculty of Science this past summer.
12/08/2022
Welcome Carol Cheuk
Please join us in welcoming Carol Cheuk who will be supporting the Development, Alumni and External Relations team while Debbie McPherson is temporarily away on a long-awaited travel adventure around the globe.
12/09/2022
UBC Forestry Talks: Climate Change Contributes to Real Christmas Tree Shortage
Christmas tree consumers may be challenged again this year in finding a traditional tree due to a continuing supply shortage that can be attributed in part to climate change.
12/08/2022
Listen to Biodiversity Speaks Podcast Guest Dr. Juliet Lu
Hear from UBC Forestry and Interdisciplinary Biodiversity Solutions (IBioS) cluster hire Dr. Juliet Lu who is the first guest to be featured on this new UBC monthly podcast series: Biodiversity Speaks.
12/08/2022
Future Forests Webinar Recording Available
If you missed the Future Forests Webinar where a panel of industry experts discussed challenges and opportunities forests and forest managers are facing in a changing world, a recording is now available!
12/08/2022
Value of BC Forests in Carbon Credits Dwarfs Stumpage Revenue, Says Expert
Read the North Cowichan news coverage on the recently held, UBC Forestry’s hosted webinar Future Forests.
12/08/2022
Forestry Research Featured On New CBC Gem Series: Planet Wonder
The new streaming series’ first episode What are trees saying to each other about climate change? featured UBC Forestry’s Dr. Suzanne Simard and Dr. Teresa (Sm’hayetsk) Ryan. In less than one month, the video has already attracted more than 16.5 million viewers.
12/08/2022
Capturing UBC Forestry through Film
From winter snowball fights, to the beautiful trees of the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest – and even innovative biofoam research – our Instagram shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to study at UBC Forestry with thousands of viewers around the world.