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UNBC Forestry Club Podcast
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Explore the heart of BC's forests with the UNBC Forestry Club Podcast! Join us for insightful discussions on sustainable forestry practices, biodiversity, and the beauty of nature. We also dive into life at the University of Northern British Columbia, sharing student experiences and stories. Whether you're an environmentalist or simply love nature, come journey with us through the landscapes of British Columbia and beyond.
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S2E4 | Mauro Calabrese on Being Both a Biologist and Forester
May 500:54:00Tap to summarizeIn 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, Mauro found his calling in forestry, and eventually got dual accredited and ended up working as both a biologist and forester for West Fraser. He shares his insight on area-based tenure and how he feels it is the future of forest practices. Mauro talks about being a young forester starting during the uncertain times of the early 2000s in the midst of the mountain pine beetle epidemic.
Transcribe →S2E3 | Shane Berg on Being the Chief Forester of BC
Mar 2601:07:16Tap to summarizeOn 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 years of experience as a Registered Professional Forester. From starting out as a silviculture technician to eventually becoming the Chief Forester of BC, Shane has lots of stories to tell and experiences to share. Shane tells us about the Office of the Chief Forester and its roles in BC's forest industry. He also shares his advice for young foresters entering the forest sector in times of uncertainty.
Transcribe →S2 EP2 | Aubrey Scheller on What it's Like Being a Student at UNBC and Being President of the UNBC Forestry Club
Jan 2600:50:02Tap to summarizeIn 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 Forestry Club. Aubrey talks about his personal experiences as a student and shares insightful advice for young students just starting out their education.
Transcribe →S2 EP1 | Colin Chisholm on Aleza Lake Research Forest and Teaching at UNBC
Dec 1600:51:45Tap to summarizeIn 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 Research Forest. He shares his stories of what led him from managing tree planting projects to managing a research forest.The UNBC Forestry Club Podcast is a fully student-run project focusing on bringing in professionals from different fields to chat about forestry, nature, and experiences at UNBC.
Transcribe →EP20 | Dr. Roy Rea & Dexter Hodder on Forestry Field School and John Prince Reserch Forest
Aug 2101:38:09Tap to summarizeFrom 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 ever taken at UNBC. What makes this course unforgettable isn't just the field skills you will learn, but the exposure to different values and how they want their forests to be managed. Roy and Dexter started to co-teach the course 20 years ago. Their passions and experiences have influenced generations of foresters who practice professional forestry in BC and worldwide. John Prince Research Forest is also raising money for the new building construction to improve the learning experience for students, researchers, and other professionals. You can click the link below or go to the UNBC donation page to support them.https://www.unbcgiving.ca. Who knows if this is the last episode of the UNBC Forestry Club Podcast. But I know we got so much love support from so many people so I thank you for spending time listening to this fully student run project.
Transcribe →EP19 | Jennifer Gunter Discussed the Importance of Community Forests in BC Forest Management
Apr 24, 202501:06:50Tap to summarizeJennifer Gunter is the executive director of the BC Community Forest Association. Community forests are commonly found around the world. Jennifer joined us in this episode to discuss the critical role of community forests in BC forest management.UNBC Forestry Club Podcast is a fully student-run project focusing on bringing professionals from different fields to chat about Forestry, nature, and experiences at UNBC.The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Thank you for your support.
Transcribe →EP18 | Minister of Forest, Ravi Parmar on Forest Sector in BC, Tariffs, First Nations Relationship
Apr 13, 202500:44:12Tap to summarizeThe 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. He also addressed some criticisms of being a young forest minister and his plan when different nations share diverse land management objectives.UNBC Forestry Club Podcast is a fully student-run project focusing on bringing professionals from different fields to chat about Forestry, nature, and experiences at UNBC.The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Thank you for your support.
Transcribe →EP17| Dr. Malcolm Cockwell, RPF, on How Haliburton Forest Found Harmony Between Forestry and Tourism
Apr 7, 202501:55:07Tap to summarizeThe 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. People go to Haliburton for outdoor recreation, but they also log their forests too. Malcolm unfolded the mystery of how they achieve co-existing between operational forestry and eco-tourism in this episode. UNBC Forestry Club Podcast is a fully student-run project focusing on bringing professionals from different fields to chat about Forestry, nature, and experiences at UNBC.The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Thank you for your support.
Transcribe →EP16| Deputy Chief Forester Norah White on Old Growth, FLP, and a Career in the Public Service of BC
Mar 16, 202501:19:00Tap to summarizeThe 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 Chief Forester’s Office role, the path to becoming a Deputy Chief Forester, and the challenges of balancing ecological conservation with industry demands. Norah shared insights on old growth management, the implementation of Forest Landscape Planning (FLP), and the future of sustainable forestry in the province.UNBC Forestry Club Podcast is a fully student-run project focusing on bringing professionals from different fields to chat about Forestry, nature, and experiences at UNBC.The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Thank you for your support.
Transcribe →EP15 | Dr. Kurt Niquidet on BC Forest Economy, BCTS, Tariffs, Value Added, Tenure Reform and More
Mar 9, 202501:26:41Tap to summarizeDr. 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 industry to the provincial economy, the impact of incoming tariffs from the States, the role of the BC Timber Sale (BCTS), the value-added sector, tenure reform and many more.UNBC Forestry Club Podcast is a fully student-run project focusing on bringing professionals from different fields to chat about Forestry, nature, and experiences at UNBC.The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Thank you for your support.(00:00) Intro(04:13) BC Forest Economy (09:05) Incoming 25% Tariffs from USA(15:00) BCTS Under Review (23:32) Is the value-added sector the future of the BC forestry industry?(36:59) Is the BC forest industry highly subsidized?(40:09) The Complexity of Forestry and How Economics Can Help?(42:17) Is Small-Scale, Community-Owned Forestry Industry the Future?(47:41) Raw Log Export (51:15) How to Balance the Diversed Value BC Forest Provides?(56:24) Investment Climate in the Forest Sector in BC(59:16) How Do We Diversify Forest Economy?(1:03:12) BC Forest Carbon Accounting (1:06:38) Is Selective Logging the Future?(1:14:40) Tenure Reform(1:20:57) Create/Amendment/Remove One Policy in Forestry(1:23:36) Messages for Forestry Students
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