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 CLT, LVL, and Glulam. We dove into sustainable construction, fire and earthquake-resistant wood structures, and how innovative practices are shaping the future of eco-friendly buildings. Join us for an engaging conversation blending engineering, forestry, and cutting-edge research! 1

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. 2

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This episode of the UNBC Forestry Club Podcast dives into the inspiring journey of Michelle Connelly, a UNBC alumna and the founder of Conservation North. Michelle shares her passion for preserving British Columbia's primary forests and discusses the challenges and solutions in balancing conservation with industrial forestry.

Dr. Michael Preston is a biologist, ecologist, and assistant professor at UNBC. During this episode, he unpacks how forest management, wildfires, and sustainable practices impact soil health and carbon storage.

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. In this episode, we explore the highs and lows of BC’s forest industry, tackle the challenges of sustainability, and uncover the secrets behind creating value in an ever-changing landscape.

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 and public service sectors. He's now the executive director of the Forest Enhancement Society of BC as well as the instructor for the FSTY408 - Forestry Policy course at UNBC.

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 sustainable forest management.

This UNBC Forestry Club podcast episode features Liam Parfitt, co-owner of Freya Logging, who champions sustainable forestry practices in Northern BC. Perfit shares his journey from a forestry student at UNBC to becoming a leader in innovative logging methods. The discussion highlights selective logging techniques inspired by Scandinavian models, which balance forest health, biodiversity, and economic viability. He discussed the environmental benefits, including reduced wildfire risks and improved habitats for moose and other species. The podcast explores the challenges of scaling sustainable forestry, addressing economic pressures and advocating for modernized policies. Liam emphasizes forestry’s role in solving broader crises, such as housing shortages and climate change while maintaining biodiversity. His insights underline the necessity of integrating ecological science with practical logging approaches to ensure long-term forest management success and community benefits. The episode concludes with a call for innovation and awareness in forestry practices.

For the third episode of the UNBC Forestry Club Podcast, Dr. Chris Johnson shared his knowledge on Caribou Ecology and Management, how to become an RPBio after graduating from UNBC, and his teaching philosophy for NREM400 (Natural Resource Planning)

For the second episode of the UNBC Forestry Club Podcast, we are honoured to have the chair of the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, Dr. Ken Otter to share how he became a professor at UNBC, what it is like to be a chair of a department, why NREM333, summer field school is essential for forestry student, and whether you should do an undergraduate thesis or professional report to graduate from UNBC.

We want to create a platform to facilitate conversation on BC forestry, nature, and life at UNBC as students. We hope to drop a new episode every week, so please subscribe and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. They mean a lot for us. Thank you. 

This is the first episode of the UNBC Forestry Club podcast. We want to create a platform to facilitate conversation on BC forestry, nature in general and life at UNBC as students.