Highlights

02/17/2023

Black History Month 2023 – Read/Watch/Listen List

In honour of Black History Month, the Faculty of Forestry’s JEDI team has compiled a read/watch/listen list with a focus on BC Black history, Black in STEM, and Black excellence.

02/17/2023

Research Lunch Seminar Series | Recording Available

In case you missed it, a recording is now available for the UBC Forestry Research Lunch Seminar Series featuring Dr. Manuela Hirschmugl’s talk on remote sensing.

02/17/2023

Three-Minute Thesis Competition Returns

Next week, on Thursday March 2nd, come out & support your grad students as they take up the challenge of presenting their research in just 3 minutes!

02/17/2023

UBC Forestry Research on Overabundant Deer Populations Garners Media Attention

This in-depth interview showcased Dr. Tara Martin and her research on deer populations in the Gulf islands. It was shared over 190 times and was reposted on Popular Science, one of the largest science communication magazines.

02/17/2023

Creating Our Professional Community

Remember to connect with us on LinkedIn to stay up to date about our latest research, developments and events – such as our story featuring our new Trimble Technology Lab which reached almost 3000 viewers! 

02/02/2023

Message from the Dean: Welcome to Jaya Joshi!

I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Jaya Joshi in the Department of Wood Science.

02/03/2023

Why Forestry Education Matters Today

The Faculty of Forestry was featured in the latest winter edition of the Association of BC Forest Professionals Magazine.

02/03/2023

Spread the Word: UBC Forestry Master’s Info Sessions

The next UBC Forestry Master’s Info sessions is the MGEM information session being held Tuesday, February 7th followed by the MSFM information session on February 14th.

02/02/2023

UBC Forestry Wins the Golden Pinecone

Congratualtions to Dr. Felix Wiesner, Dr. Greg Smith and Dr. Delia Murgia for winning the 2022 Christmas Tree Heat Release Rate Prediction Competition with the best team average score!

02/03/2023

Research Lunch Seminar Series – Tuesday, Feb. 14

Sign up for the next instalment of the UBC Forestry research lunch seminar series featuring Dr. Manuela Hirschmugl who will present Structure and Change: Some Insights in Current Remote Sensing-based Forest Monitoring Trends in Europe.

02/02/2023

Connecting through Land and Language: Reconciliation, Reflection, Innovation, Transformation

Mark your calendars for the 2023 conference hosted by BCTEAL and UBC Forestry happening May 4-6, 2023. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with your peers, learn from wonderful speakers, and immerse yourself in the landscape of language and learning.

02/06/2023

Three-Minute Thesis Competition Returns

On Thursday March 2nd, come out & support your grad students as they take up the challenge of presenting their research in just 3 minutes!

03/30/2023

Giving Day | Wednesday April 5th

Affordability is the greatest challenge facing UBC Forestry students today. This Wednesday is UBC’s Giving Day. Spread the word and support the Faculty of Forestry’s Giving challenges.

03/30/2023

Welcome Jillian van der Geest

UBC Forestry would like to welcome Jillian van der Geest as our Marketing and Media Relations Strategist on the Development, Alumni and External Relations team.

03/30/2023

BC TEAL 2023 Conference | May 4th – 6th

Check out the lineup of exciting speakers and workshops for the BC TEAL 2023 Conference. Special pricing for pre-conference workshops is available for the Faculty of Forestry. Early bird pricing ends April 7th.

03/30/2023

Teaching and Learning Lunch Seminar Series | Recording Available

In cased you missed the Teaching and Learning Lunch Seminar Series with Dr. Carellin Brooks; Week Wow: Engaging students with a visual syllabus, a recording is now available!

03/30/2023

Fostering Resilient Forests With Dr. Suzanne Simard

Attend the alumni UBC webinar with UBC Forestry’s Dr. Suzanne Simard on April 11th at 12 pm to learn about healthy forests for a healthy future.

03/31/2023

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Recording Available

Check out our recording of the 12 Forestry Graduate students who presented their research in the 11th annual Forestry 3MT heat.

03/30/2023

Humor in the Classroom with Dr. Andrés Varhola

Field, Lab, Earth interviewed UBC Forestry Assistant Professor Dr. Andrés Varhola for his latest podcast episode titled Humor in the Classroom!

03/28/2023

Invitation to BC TEAL 2023 Conference | Early Bird pricing ends Apr 7, 2023

Submitted on behalf of Neil Leveridge, Assistant Professor of Teaching and Chair of BC TEAL 2023 Conference As the chair of the upcoming British Columbia Teachers of English as an Additional Language (BC TEAL) 2023 Conference, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the Faculty of Forestry for your exceptional support and for […]

03/16/2023

Teaching and Learning Lunch Seminar Series Returns

Register to attend the next instalment of the Teaching and Learning Lunch Seminar Series with Dr. Carellin Brooks on March 21 at 11:30 am. Come hear her talk titled Week Wow: engaging students with a visual syllabus. Free lunch provided for first 50 attendees!

03/16/2023

In The Spotlight: Jaya Joshi

Welcome to our new Assistant Professor in the Department of Wood Sciences, Dr. Jaya Joshi! Learn more about her research on crop yield and nutrition in our latest In The Spotlight article.

03/16/2023

UBC Forestry’s HEAL Network Receives Grant Renewal

The Climate Change Health Effects and ResiLience (HEAL) network co-led by Forestry Assistant Professor Dr. Lorien Nesbitt is one of the interdisciplinary clusters that received funding from the UBC Research Excellence Clusters Initiative. photo: Sophie Nitoslawski

03/16/2023

Exploring the Secrets of Forestry: An Interview With Walter Yan

Walter is pursuing a Master’s of Forestry in the FRESH Lab and SBR Group. Learn about his current research and what led him to pursuing a career in forestry in our new interview.

03/16/2023

Check Out Chatelaine Magazine’s New Feature on Dr. Suzanne Simard

Chatelaine is one of Canada’s largest print magazines. The Spring 2023 edition featured a four-page interview with UBC Forestry’s Dr. Suzanne Simard.

03/01/2023

Message from the Dean: Welcoming K’iinuwaas Carrie Anne Vanderhoop and Carlos Ormond to their New Roles!

I am thrilled to announce Carlos Ormond has now taken on the expanded role of Director of Indigenous and Intercultural Initiatives for the Faculty of Forestry, and K’iinuwaas Carrie Anne Vanderhoop will be the new Director of the Haida Gwaii Institute. Please join me in congratulating them!

03/03/2023

Feng Jiang Receives Faculty of Forestry Research Award

UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Dr. Feng Jiang, Assistant Professor in the Department of Wood Science, for winning the Faculty’s Research Award.

03/03/2023

Wild & Immersive Win Maple Ridge Stewardship Award

Congratulations to the Wild & Immersive Program at the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest for winning the Maple Ridge Stewardship of a Community Asset Award.

03/03/2023

Winner of Forestry Best Master’s Thesis & Doctoral Dissertation Awards

The Faculty of Forestry would like to congratulate Dr. Ingrid Jarvis for winning the Best Dissertation Award and Ms. Marina Melanidis for winning the Best Master’s Thesis Award. 

03/03/2023

Reflecting on Black History Month 2023

Even though Black History Month is now over, we encourage everyone to continue to engage in focused and intentional reflection and action. Thank you to everyone for sharing great resources throughout the month! In case you missed our BHM student and alumni feature, check it out at the link below!

03/03/2023

Forestry Professor Talks Old Growth Management For CBC Radio-Canada

Dr. Gregory Paradis discusses the BC Government’s new old growth management plans. Radio-Canada is the largest French media outlet in Canada reaching over 4 million people each month.

04/28/2023

BC TEAL 2023 Conference | May 4th-6th

This week is the BC TEAL 2023 Annual Conference: Connecting through Land and Language; Reconciliation, Reflection, Innovation, Transformation co-hosted by the Faculty of Forestry in the Forest Sciences Centre.

04/26/2023

Winner of the Faculty of Forestry Excellence in Graduate Supervision and Mentorship Award

Warm congratulations to Dr. Rob Guy for being awarded the inaugural Faculty of Forestry Excellence in Graduate Supervision and Mentorship award for 2023!

04/28/2023

Research Lunch Seminar Series – Recording Available

A recording of Professor Orlando Rojas’ presentation Approaching Circularity with Wood, Fibrillated Lignocelluloses and Biomass Residuals is now available.

04/14/2023

New Forestry Featured Publication Form

Do you have research or a recent publication you want considered for media coverage and/or UBC Forestry social media content? Please submit all future media requests through the form below.

04/28/2023

Lori Daniels Receives Association of Fire Ecology Award

UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Dr. Lori Daniels for winning the Association of Fire Ecology Distinguished Leader in Research Award.

04/28/2023

Younes Alila and Lydia Braam Receive AMS Just Dessert Award

UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Professor Younes Alila and Lydia Braam for winning the student-nominated AMS Just Desserts Award.

04/14/2023

Research Lunch Seminar Series

Sign up for the next instalment of the Research Lunch Seminar Series with Orlando Rojas on April 18 at noon. His talk, Approaching Circularity with Wood, Fibrillated Lignocelluloses and Biomass Residuals will be held both virtually and in-person.

04/14/2023

Forest Tenure and Indigenous Forest Stewardship Seminar | April 18

Come and interact with Nonette Royo from The Tenure Facility – based in Stockholm – who is in Vancouver to discuss Forest Tenure and Indigenous Forest Stewardship.

04/12/2023

Promoting Excellence in Graduate Supervision: Panel Discussion for Faculty Members

All faculty members are welcome to attend this in-person panel in CAWP Caseroom, April 26 at 1:30-3 pm. Faculty of Forestry professors will share their experiences and insights on graduate student supervision. Light refreshments will be provided!

04/14/2023

Suzanne Simard Awarded Kew International Medal and Lewis Thomas Prize

UBC Forestry wold like to warmly congratulate Dr. Suzanne Simard on receiving the annual Kew International Medal and the Lewis Thomas Prize!

04/14/2023

New Resources Added to JEDI Read/Watch/Listen List

The Forestry Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) team has released a new Read/Watch/Listen list. Find helpful resources for self-directed learning related to JEDI issues.

04/14/2023

Xikomaniso: New Forestry Research Initiatives in Africa

As part of a $750,000 grant from NASA, Dr. David Bunn and Dr. Melissa McHale are working to develop an ecological forecasting system for South Africa’s Kruger National Park and the surrounding region.

04/14/2023

Landslides Causing Millions of Dollars of Damage Makes National Headlines

Last month, UBC Forestry’s Dr. Younes Alila made national headlines by commenting on the on the costs of landslide damage.

05/29/2023

Ten Forestry Faculty Members Receive NSERC and SSHRC Awards

UBC Forestry congratulates ten faculty members for receiving NSERC and SSHRC awards. The NSERC Discovery Grant Program supports discovery research in natural sciences and engineering and the SSHRC Insight Grant Program promotes research excellence in social sciences and humanities.

05/29/2023

Spring 2023 Branchlines Now Available

In this issue, we explore the role of the urban forester, learn from leading urban forestry researchers who are examining the human and wildlife health implications of urban forests, as well as the important role citizens can play in maintaining green spaces. Pick up your copy today!

05/29/2023

Dr. Ingrid Jarvis Receives the UBC Dissertation Prize and Nominated to CAGS/ProQuest DDA

UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Dr. Ingrid Jarvis for receiving the UBC Distinguished Dissertation Prize and nomination to CAGS/ProQuest DDA.

05/11/2023

Listen to the Latest Episode of the Tuning into the Forest Podcast

Check out the 1st episode of the 4th Series with a conversation with PhD candidate Rafael Candido who shares his work on understanding the patterns of adaptation of Douglas-fir and as his experience as a dad in Academia.

05/24/2023

Teaching & Learning Lunch Seminar Series – Recording Available

A recording of Dr. Sara Barron‘s presentation Building Classroom Community: Online Tools to Facilitate Dialogue between Class Sessions is now available.

05/29/2023

Thousands Tune In to Explore Forestry Through Minecraft

Join Dr. Paul Pickell as he shares an exciting glimpse into how UBC Forestry students are using applications like Minecraft to enhance their learning experience. With over 2200 viewers already engaged, discover the fascinating Gamifying Forestry project!

05/11/2023

Webinar: Our Losing Battle with Nature – Recording Now Available

Watch Professor Younes Alila in an online seminar to explore nature-based solutions for flood mitigation and discuss how BC can develop its flood risk management strategy. View the recording here

05/11/2023

Bianca Eskelson Receives the Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship

UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Associate Professor Bianca Eskelson for receiving the prestigious Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers from the Alexander von Humboldt foundation.

05/11/2023

Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2023 FPBC Management Award and MGEM Program Awards

UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Pauline Flottat, Jackie Ng, Chenghao Yang and Liam Irwin for their academic achievements, leadership skills and teaching excellence.

05/15/2023

Celebrating the Class of 2023 | June 1

*Please note new location: Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre Join us at the Forestry Graduation Reception on June 1. Doors open at 1pm. Program begins at 1:45pm.

05/05/2023

Teaching & Learning Lunch Seminar Series – Building Classroom Community: Online Tools to Facilitate Dialogue between Class Sessions | May 16, 2023

Sign up for this year’s final instalment of the Teaching and Learning Lunch Seminar Series with Dr. Sara Barron. Her talk, Building Classroom Community: Online Tools to Facilitate Dialogue between Class Sessions will be held both virtually and in-person.

05/11/2023

UBC Forestry Seminar | Four Faces – How Sustainability Governance is Failing our Planet and What to Do About It | May 18

Learn about the different faces of sustainability and its governance issues with Ben Cashore, the Director of the Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES), Singapore.

06/22/2023

Wrapping up Spring Graduation with Forestry Grads Q&A

Check out our Q&A with recent UBC Forestry grads to hear about their favourite memories and what advice they have for incoming students!

06/22/2023

Nolan Bett and Scott Hinch Become UBC Sustainability Fellows

UBC Forestry congratulates Dr. Nolan Bett and Dr. Scott Hinch on becoming UBC Sustainability Fellows! The fellowship supports those who spearhead the development of innovative sustainability courses and programs with a Sustainability Education Grant.

06/20/2023

Taraneh Sowlati Receives the CORS Merit Award

UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Professor Taraneh Sowlati on receiving the Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS) Merit Award!

06/20/2023

This UBC Professor is Spinning the Stuff of Electric Dreams

Dr. Yasmine Abdin and her team at UBC have developed a groundbreaking process that transforms bitumen into carbon fibers, bringing us closer to lightweight electric cars. This innovative, low-cost method enhances battery performance, extends driving range, and improves passenger safety.

06/20/2023

Register for Overnight Camp at Loon Lake | August 21-25

Wild & Immersive is hosting an overnight camp at Loon Lake August 21-25, for children ages 9-12. We would like to offer UBC faculty and staff a discount on the registration (5% off for the first child and 10% off for additional children).  Anyone interested can email wild.immersive@ubc.ca to get a discounted registration.

06/09/2023

Message From The Dean

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Peter Woods to the Forestry faculty. Peter is joining us as a Lecturer in the Forest Resources Management Department, and will be responsible for coordinating our Master of International Forestry (MIF) Program. And thank you to those who joined us at the graduation event that was put on by our terrific Alumni Team.

06/08/2023

Forestry History Association Talk: Consolidated Corporate Control and Lost Indigenous Livelihoods | June 19 @ 7PM on Zoom

Dive deep into a discussion of history and learn about how postwar forestry modernization impacted the quality of life for settlers versus the Indigenous peoples. Join Professor Tyler McCreary on Zoom on June 19th at 7PM.

06/09/2023

Urban Forestry Webinar: Managing Complex Ecosystems | June 15

Join Tara Bergeson and Associate Professor Melissa McHale on June 15 at 12pm to delve deep into some of the most pressing challenges facing the urban forestry profession today and the work underway to find solutions.

06/09/2023

Looking Back at GoByBike Week

Find out what UBC Forestry staff have to say about their biking journey in a fun interview with Lydia Braam and Chiara Longhi for GoByBike Week!

06/09/2023

New UBC Forestry Online Micro-Certificate Video: Tall Wood Structures

Associate Professor Minghao Li talks about the value the Tall Wood Structures Micro-Certificate provides to design professionals interested in advancing their careers and breaking into the tall wood building industry.

07/21/2023

Sue Watts: 50 years at UBC Forestry

UBC Forestry extends a sincere thank you to Dr. Sue Watts for her dedication and contributions. Sue is the second female to receive a Master of Forestry, the first to receive a PhD in Forestry, and the creator of the Branchlines newsletter. Best wishes on your next adventures!

07/21/2023

New UBC Forestry Undergraduate Program: Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources

Five of the Faculty of Forestry’s current degree programs are being unified into one degree. Starting Fall 2024, the new degree program will be available to incoming students, while current students will also have the option to transfer.

07/21/2023

2023 Online Micro-Certificates Info Session | July 27 @ 9:30 AM

Designed for working professionals, UBC Forestry’s wide array of programs offers an accessible opportunity to elevate your skills, engage with industry leaders and advance in your career. Delivered exclusively online, UBC Forestry’s Micro-Certificates are paving the way to providing quality, industry-aligned and accessible forestry education across Canada.

07/21/2023

Recruiting Graduate Students to Join the Moore Inclusive Conservation Lab

The Moore Inclusive Conservation Lab is seeking graduate students (MSc or PhD) for the 2024/2025 academic year interested in conducting interdisciplinary research on coastal wetland ecology and conservation. Join the Lab!

07/21/2023

Discovering Wild Foods’ Role in Human Diets

Tune into a fun and informative video that summarizes Professor Terry Sunderland’s research onWild foods’ role in human diets. Learn how multi-functional landscapes can contribute to dietary diversity and support nutritious diets for the rural poor. 

07/21/2023

B.C. Drought 2023: Here Are 10 Tips on How to Save Water

A combination of record heat, early snow melt and low levels of precipitation have created severe drought in British Columbia. Practice conserving water during this year’s drought season with 10 water-saving tips.

07/10/2023

Michael Wulder Appointed to the Order of Canada

UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Adjunct Professor Michael Wulder in the Department of Forest Resources Management for being appointed as a Member to the Order of Canada for his internationally recognized innovations in the field of remote sensing for mapping and monitoring land cover.

07/10/2023

Jack Saddler and BC-SMART Receive the CFA Collaboration and Partnership Award

UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Professor Jack Saddler on leading the BC-SMART program and receiving the 2023 CFA Collaboration and Partnership Award.

07/06/2023

Welcoming Stavros Avramidis as the 19th President of The International Academy of Wood Science

UBC Forestry congratulates Professor Stavros Avramidis, Head of the Department of Wood Science, on becoming the 19th President of the International Academy of Wood Science (IAWS).

07/06/2023

Dr. Melissa McHale Appointed Acting Academic Director of the UBC Sustainability Hub

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Melissa McHale has been appointed as Acting Academic Director of the UBC Sustainability Hub for the period July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.

08/02/2023

David Brand Receives the 2023 alumni UBC Entrepreneurship Award

UBC Forestry is pleased to announce that alumnus Dr. David Brand, PhD’85, has received the 2023 alumni UBC Entrepreneurship Award! With over 40 years of experience, Brand has become an internationally influential trailblazer in forestry investing in support of a sustainable future. Congratulations David!

09/25/2023

Teaching & Learning Lunch Seminar Series – Learning in the Wild: Student Field Notes from South America

Sept. 29th, 2023 | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Case Room (FSC 2916)

Join speakers Vanessa Leibel, Jaya Lumsden, Ethan Vayman, Ren Ellis, and Faith Wong for the first event of this series as they discuss Learning in the Wild: Student Field Notes from South America.

09/18/2023

Headshot Pop-Ups | Oct 11, 2023

Headshot Pop-ups are available every two months for all staff, faculty, and graduate students. Book a 15 min timeslot in Calendly and get an updated professional photo!

09/11/2023

In The Spotlight: Peter Wood

Peter Wood joins the Faculty of Forestry at UBC as a lecturer and coordinator for the Master of International Forestry (MIF) program. He has worked in the field of international forest policy, human rights and sustainability for over two decades in a variety of roles.

09/11/2023

Reintroducing the International Forestry Students’ Association

After a multi-year hiatus from UBC Forestry, the International Forestry Student’s Association (IFSA-UBC) is returning for the 2023-2024 school year. Learn more about the group’s history, mission and values in a Q & A with President Chenming Wei.

09/11/2023

Cole Burton Awarded Canada Research Chair Position

UBC Forestry is pleased to congratulate Dr. Cole Burton on the renewal of his position as Canada Research Chair in Terrestrial Mammal Conservation!

09/11/2023

Alex Moore Awarded Canada Foundation for Innovation JELF Award

UBC Forestry congratulates Dr. Alex Moore on their Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) Award!

09/11/2023

In the Spotlight: Haibo Feng

Haibo Feng is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Wood Science at UBC. His research area focuses on green building, building information modelling, life cycle assessment and building energy performance. 

09/11/2023

In the Spotlight: Tahia Devisscher

Tahia Devisscher is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management and focuses on how to manage forests and other green spaces in and around cities to support human well-being and build social-ecological resilience to climate change.

10/23/2023

Registration Open for UBC Forestry’s IV ADFORS | Nov 28-30, 2023

In collaboration with Universidade Federal do Paraná Department of Forestry (UFPR – Brazil), the Faculty of Forestry is hosting an exciting online symposium, IV Advances in Forestry Symposium, this coming Nov 28 to 30th, 2023.

10/23/2023

Andrea Vásquez-Fernández Receives Award For Best Student Oral Presentation at the 9th FLARE Annual Meeting

On behalf of UBC Forestry, congratulations to PhD Candidate Andrea Vásquez-Fernández on being the recipient of the Best Student Oral Presentation Award at the 9th FLARE Annual Meeting for her paper, “Negotiating Divergences and Bridging Divides: An Interculturally Respectful Methodology with Amazonian Indigenous Peoples.”

10/23/2023

Scott Hinch Named UBC Distinguished University Scholar

UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Dr. Scott Hinch on being named a UBC Distinguished University Scholar!

10/16/2023

Research Lunch Seminar Series: New Approaches, Old Problems? Sustainable Rubber Initiatives and Deforestation in the Mekong Region | October 24, 2023

10/16/2023

Welcome Messages for New President

UBC Forestry wishes to share a warm welcome to our new President, Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, as he begins his new role on Nov. 1.

10/03/2023

Samuel Adeyanju and Noa Mayer Receive the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Samuel Adeyanju and Noa Mayer on being recipients of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Vanier CGS)!

10/03/2023

Black Faculty Cohort in Food, Forests, and Bio (Fuels)

As part of UBC’s Black Cohort Hiring Initiative, UBC Forestry and the Faculty of Land and Food Systems are excited to announce that we will be hiring three new faculty members in the areas of Food, Forests and Bio(Fuels).

10/03/2023

Terry Sunderland Receives the 2023 CIF-IFC International Forestry Achievement Award

UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Professor Terry Sunderland on being the 2023 recipient of the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) International Forestry Achievement Award.

10/03/2023

Richard Hamelin Receives the 2023 CIF-IFC Canadian Forestry Scientific Achievement Award

UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Professor Richard Hamelin on being the 2023 recipient of the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) Canadian Forestry Achievement Award.

10/03/2023

Celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week

Celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week with UBC Forestry postdocs Kathleen Coupland and Amy Wotherspoon!

10/03/2023

In the Spotlight: Tzeng Yih Lam

Tzeng Yih Lam joins the UBC Faculty of Forestry as an Assistant Professor of Forest Measurements in the Department of Forest Resources Management. His research interests are tree measurement, forest sampling, and quantitative silviculture.

10/03/2023

In the Spotlight: Tom Booker

Tom Booker joins UBC Forestry as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest & Conservation Sciences. His research draws on population and quantitative genetics, bioinformatics, statistics and ecology. 

11/20/2023

Isla Myers-Smith, UBC team, and Northern collaborators awarded CERC funding

The Faculty of Forestry wishes to congratulate Professor Isla Myers-Smith and collaborators on being awarded the Canada Excellence Research Chair in global change ecology.

11/27/2023

Maja Krzic Receives Fellow of Soil Science Society of America Award

UBC Forestry would like to congratulate Dr. Maja Krzic for receiving the Fellow of Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Award!

11/22/2023

Guangyu Wang and Chunyu Pan to Represent UBC Forestry at the Upcoming COP28 in Dubai, UAE

UBC Forestry is set to make an impact in our first-ever appearance at the upcoming COP28 in Dubai in an associated event called ‘Global Knowledge Exchange and New Skills of NbS about Forestry Power to Mitigate Climate Change,’ featuring Dr. Guangyu Wang and PhD student Chunyu Pan.

11/22/2023

MSFM Site Plan Defense Announcement

Four teams in the Master of Sustainable Forest Management Program will present their final SitePlan Defenses on Friday December 1, 2023 at CAWP 2916 Caseroom or via Zoom. The defenses will be one hour each, including a 20-minute presentation followed by 40 minutes of questions and discussion. The focus of this year’s Site Plan projects […]

11/20/2023

UBC Urban Forestry Networking Event | Nov 30, 2023 @ 5pm – 8pm | Forest Sciences Centre

Calling all BUF and MUFL alumni, please join us for this annual tradition where our urban forestry partners, friends and alumni join students and faculty for an engaging evening devoted to professional networking and urban forestry career building. Questions? Contact Sara Barron at sara.barron@ubc.ca

11/10/2023

New Program Director in FRM / FOPS: Andrés Varhola

Andrés Varhola will be assuming the role of Program Director for the Forest Resources Management and Forest Operations undergraduate programs for a 5-year term.  He takes over from Dominik Roeser, who is now the Associate Dean, Research Forests & Community Outreach.

11/10/2023

Kira Hoffman named Trebek Grantee and National Geographic Explorer

Congratulations to Dr. Kira Hoffman for being named a Trebek Grantee from the Trebek Initiative and a National Geographic Explorer for her research Fighting Fire with Food!

11/08/2023

Danielle Ignace selected as ESA Excellence in Ecology Scholar

UBC Forestry congratulates Dr. Danielle Ignace on being selected as an Excellence in Ecology Scholar from the Ecological Society of America (ESA).

11/08/2023

Applications now open for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) at The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (UBC) is pleased to announce its call for applications for Master’s degree studies for the 2024/2025 academic year.

11/08/2023

Guangyu Wang awarded Royal Commonwealth Society Platinum Julibee Medal

UBC Forestry wishes to congratulate Dr. Guangyu Wang on receiving the Royal Commonwealth Society’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for Community Service.

11/08/2023

Cindy Prescott and Shannon Hagerman receive IUFRO Scientific Achievement Award

UBC Forestry would like to congratulate Dr. Cindy Prescott and Dr. Shannon Hagerman on being awarded the Scientific Achievement Awards through the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO).

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