Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship
-
A new indoor growing pod at UBC is putting campus-grown produce on students’ plates through a partnership between researchers, industry and UBC Food Services.
-
UBC welcomes nine world-leading researchers through Eddie Goldenberg Research Chairs of Canada program (Phase 1)
Their work will strengthen Canada’s research capacity, train future talent and drive innovation in areas critical to global competitiveness.
-
New UBC tool helps cities plant trees where they’re needed most
CanopyFit maps physical barriers alongside heat and equity data to maximize shade and cooling.
-
UBC-developed ‘wood foam’ enters production as Indigenous-led pilot plant opens in Vancouver
A landmark partnership between the Wet’suwet’en First Nation and UBC is pioneering a made-in-B.C. solution to the global plastic crisis, turning local forestry waste into biodegradable foam packaging.
-
Simple changes to fishing gear and handling can greatly improve survival of released coho salmon
Landing nets were the leading cause of injuries linked to deaths in released coho. UBC researchers say most of those injuries can be avoided.
-
How we can coexist with coyotes, and other lessons from Stanley Park
Lessons from the unprecedented Stanley Park coyote attacks reveal why conflict happens—and what people can do to safely coexist with urban wildlife.
-
Warming streams are pushing young salmon beyond their limits: new research
Researchers at UBC find that young salmon face greater heat risks than previously measured—and that younger fish and older fish cope with warming water very differently.
-
B.C. is moving millions of frogs for construction—no one knows if they’re surviving
The study finds that frogs and salamanders are moved by the millions, along with smaller numbers of snakes and other reptiles, to clear the way for pipelines, culverts and other development.
-
Across the stage, thousands of journeys converge at UBC
Thousands of students cross the stage at UBC this spring, each with a story of resilience, discovery and ambition. Meet eight graduates whose journeys reflect the spirit of the class of 2026.
-
UBC researchers find Indigenous lands can outperform protected areas on conservation
UBC researchers reviewed 111 studies and found Indigenous-managed lands match or outperform government protected areas on forests, biodiversity and carbon storage — yet remain under-resourced and under-recognized.
