Faculty of Forestry
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Two months after U.S. tariffs took effect, UBC Sauder’s Sam Roscoe breaks down the impact on Canadian industries—and what’s needed to stay competitive.
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Arctic plants react to climate change in unexpected ways
Researchers tracked more than 2,000 plant communities over four decades, and found that some species thrived while others declined.
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Sustainable mahogany hits the right note in UBC electric guitar testing
UBC researchers have built an electric guitar from sustainably sourced mahogany, showing that environmentally responsible materials can deliver the same high-quality sound as endangered, native-grown wood.
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New Indigenous land stewardship degree will prepare the next generation of land protectors to restore ecosystems and take action on climate change
Part of a growing movement, this first-of-its-kind degree program will be part of the globally recognized standard for environmental management by 2050.
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Bamboo takeout containers offer a sustainable alternative free of ‘forever chemicals’
These bamboo-based takeout containers are also as durable as conventional options and break down quickly in natural conditions.
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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.
