UNBC Forestry Club Podcast

S2E5 | Hengda Liu and Adam Flett

In this episode we do a deep dive into Hengda's and Adam's paths to forestry, what it's like living in a small town in BC, and the extensive benefits of being a forester.

S2E4 | Mauro Calabrese on Being Both a Biologist and Forester

In this on the road episode we are joined by Mauro Calabrese. Mauro shares his insight on balancing being both a biologist and a forester. From starting out in wildfire,

S2E3 | Shane Berg on Being the Chief Forester of BC

On today's episode we dive deep into the world of the Office of the Chief Forester with our guest Shane Berg. Shane is the Chief Forester of BC and he brings over 30 year

S2 EP2 | Aubrey Scheller on What it's Like Being a Student at UNBC and Being President of the UNBC Forestry Club

In this episode we get a deep dive into the life of a forestry student here at UNBC, what the forestry club is all about and what its like to be the president of the UNBC

S2 EP1 | Colin Chisholm on Aleza Lake Research Forest and Teaching at UNBC

In this episode we interview Colin Chisholm about his experiences working in forestry, teaching at UNBC, and recently stepping into the role of managing the Aleza Lake Re

EP20 | Dr. Roy Rea & Dexter Hodder on Forestry Field School and John Prince Reserch Forest

From trying everything I could to get out of the Forestry Field School at UNBC to recommending it to all forestry students, NREM333 is one of my favourite courses I've ev

EP19 | Jennifer Gunter Discussed the Importance of Community Forests in BC Forest Management

Jennifer Gunter is the executive director of the BC Community Forest Association. Community forests are commonly found around the world. Jennifer joined us in this episod

EP18 | Minister of Forest, Ravi Parmar on Forest Sector in BC, Tariffs, First Nations Relationship

The Honourable Ravi Parmar joined us in this episode to discuss his vision in the forest sector in BC. He shared how his ministry deals with duty and tariffs from the US.

EP17| Dr. Malcolm Cockwell, RPF, on How Haliburton Forest Found Harmony Between Forestry and Tourism

The guest for this episode is Dr. Malcolm Cockwell, RPF. Malcolm is the Managing Director of Haliburton Forest, a 100,000-acre private land located in central Ontario. Pe

EP16| Deputy Chief Forester Norah White on Old Growth, FLP, and a Career in the Public Service of BC

The guest for this episode is Norah White, the Deputy Chief Forester of British Columbia. We discussed the evolving landscape of forest management in BC. We dove into the

EP15 | Dr. Kurt Niquidet on BC Forest Economy, BCTS, Tariffs, Value Added, Tenure Reform and More

Dr. Kurt Niquidet is the Vice President and Chief Economist of the Council of Forest Industry (COFI). He joined us in this episode to discuss the importance of the forest

Ep14| Dennis Loxton - From Tree Planter to Shepherd & Sheep Vegetation Management in BC's Forestry

In this episode, Dennis Loxton shares his incredible journey from tree planting to pioneering sheep-based vegetation management in BC's forestry industry. He explains how

Ep13| Daniel Persson Contrasts Swedish Forestry with BC Forestry and Post Forest Fire Rehabilitation

Daniel Persson is a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and the Forestry Superintendent at Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation (CCR). He has a lot of forestry experience,

Ep12| Dr. Che Elkin on Whether We Should Manage Our Forests for Climate Change and ASCC Trial

The podcast welcomes Dr. Che Elkin, a professor at UNBC, to discuss the Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change (ASCC) trial and whether we should actively manage Britis

Ep11| Dr. Lisa Wood on Herbicide Use in BC Forestry, Ecosystems, and Biodiversity & Silviculture

Glyphosate-based herbicides are widely used in agriculture and forestry, but their long-term effects on biodiversity, human health, and ecosystems remain a topic of debat

Ep10| Dr. Asif Iqbal on the Value of Engineered Wood Products and Applications Around the World

Dr. Iqbal is a professor at the School of Engineering and a professional engineer (PEng). He joined us to discover the fascinating world of engineered wood products like

Ep8 | Dr. Michael Preston on soil health, soil carbon, and impact of forest management on soil

Dr. Michael Preston is a biologist, ecologist, and assistant professor at UNBC. During this episode, he unpacks how forest management, wildfires, and sustainable practice

Ep7 | John Brink From $25 to Largest Value Added Manufacturer and His Plan to Purchase Canfor Mills

From arriving in Canada with just $25 in his pocket to building one of the largest value-added industries in Canada, John Brink shares a lifetime of wisdom and innovation

Ep6 | Jason Fisher on Forestry Policies, Fibre Utilization, and Career Paths in Forestry

Jason Fisher is a registered professional forester who also went to law school and practiced law for a couple of years. He has a stunning resume working in both private a

Ep5 | Why Do Students Choose Forestry as a Major and Career in Northern British Columbia?

Explore why students choose forestry as a career path, from a love of nature to a desire for impactful work. Hear their stories, challenges, and unique opportunities in s