Faculty of Forestry
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New UBC research shows apocalyptic thinking is widespread and shapes how people respond to global threats.
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Breaking down research silos to understand a shifting Salish Sea
The Sentinels of Change Alliance shows what’s possible when collaboration is a foundation, not an add-on.
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UBC team develops greener way to produce clothing fibres
The clothes we wear every day often rely on rayon, a fabric that has long required harsh chemicals to produce. Now, researchers have found a cleaner, more sustainable way to make it.
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15 ways UBC researchers broke new ground in 2025
Here are 15 highlights showing how UBC researchers and key partners advanced knowledge, technology and real-world solutions in 2025.
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How warming winters could reshape B.C.’s Christmas tree choices
Forest geneticist Dr. Sally Aitken explains how warming winters, droughts and pests could change which species thrive—and what that means for holiday shoppers.
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What 45-per-cent tariffs mean for B.C.’s forest sector
Tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber have surged to 45 per cent, putting B.C.’s forest sector under extreme pressure. UBC forestry expert Harry Nelson explains what’s driving the dispute and what it could mean for mills, workers and communities.
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After the flames: How fire-loving fungi help B.C.’s forests recover
UBC researcher Dr. Monika Fischer studies how fire-loving fungi like Pyronema and Neurospora help B.C. forests recover after wildfires by stabilizing soil, cycling nutrients and cleaning pollutants.
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Clear-cutting linked to 18-fold rise in extreme floods, UBC study finds
New research finds long-term impacts on flood size and frequency decades after trees are removed
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How to cool communities in the face of rising heat
UBC experts Drs Rachel H. White, Lorien Nesbitt and Sara Barron explain how smarter design and nature-based solutions can keep Canadians cool, safe and healthy.
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How climate change is changing your favourite wine
UBC-led research shows climate change is heating up wine regions worldwide—altering how grapes grow, ripen and how your wine tastes.
