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From firefighting to forestry leadership at UNBC

Hayden Leo is combining hands-on learning, Indigenous knowledge and sustainability in UNBC’s Forest Ecology and Management Program. As he works toward becoming a Registered Professional Forester, he is applying his education to real-world forestry challenges and shaping a more inclusive industry.

UNBC appoints two Research Chairs in partnership with Rio Tinto

An enhanced collaboration with Rio Tinto will build on an initial research program started in 2019 and support two UNBC researchers in efforts to deepen understanding of the impacts of climate change and human activity on water security and freshwater fish ecology in the Nechako Watershed.

Global study reveals alarming rarity of intact and undisturbed tropical rainforests

A global study led by UNBC’s Rajeev Pillay reveals only 25 per cent of tropical rainforests remain in high integrity, which is crucial for biodiversity and climate regulation. Using advanced mapping, the study offers insights for global conservation efforts.

GROWing knowledge on the impact of glyphosate on forest ecosystems

With more than $1.5 million in funding, the GROW research project team gathered with community partners to officially launch a collaborative study aimed at digging deeper into the ecological and health impacts of herbicides on forest ecosystems.

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Ken Otter

Program Chair, Ecosystem Science & Management
Email: ken.otter@unbc.ca
Phone: (250) 960-5539
Fax: (250) 960-5539
Office: 8-341
Campus: Prince George

Che Elkin

Curriculum Committee Chair, Forestry, Ecology and Management
Email: che.elkin@unbc.ca
Phone: 250-960-5004
Office: 8-332
Campus: Prince George

Amber Friess

Administrative Assistant
Email: esm@unbc.ca
Phone: 250-960-6664
Office: 8-342
Campus: Prince George

Student Advising

Website: https://www.unbc.ca/advising
Email: advising@unbc.ca

Emily Gadzala

Student Advisor
Email: emily.gadzala@unbc.ca
Phone: (250) 960-5680
Office: AGO 7-710