Faculty of Forestry
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Environmentally friendly ‘biofoam’ could address plastic pollution crisis
UBC and Wet’suwet’en First Nation collaborate to create a new, biodegradable packaging foam from wood waste.
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UBC researcher creates wood-based alternative to single-use plastic
UBC researcher Dr. Feng Jiang has developed a cellulose film that looks like plastic and behaves like plastic—but is biodegradable.
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UBC experts call for proactive approach to prepare for more extreme wildfires
In this Q&A, UBC forestry experts address how families and communities can prepare for more extreme wildfire seasons.
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Two pathogens linked to salmon health and survival in B.C.
Many wild salmon populations in B.C. have experienced substantial declines over the last three decades. New UBC research published today can help chart a course towards better protection of wild salmon.
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Canada needs Indigenous-led fire stewardship, new research finds
As a new wildfire season approaches, many Canadians are reflecting on the devastating losses of last season, and considering what they can do to protect themselves and the places where they live.
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Citizen scientists predict cherry blossom peak
Cherry blossoms attract huge crowds in spring, but predicting when they’re at their peak is no easy feat. In order to do that accurately, scientists look at many factors including recent local weather patterns, temperatures and amount of daylight.
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Reduce ADHD with more parks, less pollution
A study conducted in Metro Vancouver finds that the more green space and less air pollution children have in their neighbourhoods, the less likely they are to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Data from thousands of cameras confirms protected areas promote mammal diversity
A new University of British Columbia study offers new evidence that protected areas are effective at conserving wildlife.
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Review of Elephant Hill fire calls for Indigenous leadership in wildfire management and recovery
Four years after the Elephant Hill megafire burned more than 190,000 hectares and destroyed over 100 homes in B.C.’s south-central Interior region, a new Indigenous-led report is recommending fundamental changes to the way wildfire management and post-fire recovery is conducted in B.C.
