Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship
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Pet cats that roam outdoors carry similar disease risk as feral cats, UBC-led global study finds
A UBC-led global analysis of more than 174,000 cats finds that owned cats allowed to roam outdoors carry infectious diseases at rates comparable to feral cats, even with regular veterinary care.
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Smarter forest practices could help protect B.C. forests from wildfire and climate stress, new research suggests
A decade of research and a new book from UBC's Dr. Suzanne Simard point to a shift in how forests should be managed.
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New UBC tool may help stop a destructive insect in its tracks
Canadian scientists have developed a genomic test that traces the Asian spongy moth to its origin, helping prevent new infestations.
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Invasive grasses may be turning B.C.’s burn scars into the next wildfire
A UBC study with St'át'imc Nation communities finds invasive grasses are the sleeper threat on B.C.'s post-fire landscape—and the window to stop them is narrow
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Extreme heat has extreme effects–but some like it hot
A sweeping new study of the 2021 heat wave reveals major ecological losses—but also surprising species that thrived, offering crucial insight into how climate extremes reshape ecosystems.
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Raccoons solve puzzles for the fun of it, new study finds
A UBC study finds raccoons solve puzzles even without food rewards, suggesting they are driven by curiosity and information-seeking.
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Canadian drinking water at risk long after wildfires, UBC study warns
A UBC-led global review finds that wildfire-related pollution can threaten drinking water for years after flames are extinguished, highlighting long-term risks for Canadian communities and the need for coordinated monitoring and preparedness.
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UBC lecturer plays a pivotal role in strengthening Mozambique’s ability to tackle deforestation
UBC faculty of forestry and environmental stewardship curriculum in action, helping countries access funding to address climate change and biodiversity loss.
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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.
