Faculty of Forestry
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The report provides insights into food price trends, affordability challenges and the broader forces shaping Canada’s food systems.
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UBC study reveals 15 ways to improve salmon survival after capture-and-release
A six-year UBC study reveals salmon injuries from hooks, nets and handling as key factors behind post-release mortality.
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Conserving nature can shield cities from floods
A UBC study finds that conserving just five per cent of watersheds (two per cent of Canada’s land) could shield more than half of urban floodplains, safeguarding millions.
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Listen to nature’s soundtrack in the city with ‘Silent Trails’
A Vancouver project promoting "silent" walking trails showed initial positive feedback, reducing stress among visitors.
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UBC super-black wood can improve telescopes, optical devices and consumer goods
By sheer accident, UBC researchers created a new super-black material that absorbs almost all light and trademarked it as Nxylon.
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Researchers call for return of Sumas Lake following devastating 2021 floods
A new proposal has emerged in response to the November 2021 floods that swept Sumas Prairie in the Fraser Valley, causing mass evacuations and millions in damages.
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UBC research helps migrating salmon survive mortality hot-spot
UBC researchers used acoustic telemetry to tag and track juvenile salmon on their journey into the ocean.
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Where the wild bees are—and aren’t—impacts food supply
New research led by landscape ecologist Dr. Matthew Mitchell highlights the link between lost wild pollinators and food production in Canada, and proposes ways the public can contribute to protecting wild bees.
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The 2024 wildfire season has started – here’s what we need to know
We spoke with UBC researchers Dr. Lori Daniels and Dr. Mathieu Bourbonnais about the outlook for wildfire season, and how communities can prepare for a challenging year.
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Global wildlife study during COVID-19 shows rural animals are more sensitive to human activity
According to the study, plant-eating animals are more active while carnivores more cautious around humans.
