Keeping our forests resources resilient and healthy

The forestry sector is facing several significant challenges, such as climate change, globalization, demographics, and wood supply. Some of these are global while others are specific to BC. Through genomics research, forestry companies and regulators have partnered with BC’s globally renowned scientists to lead the world in sustainable productivity.

The progress made to date in forest genomics discovery, applications and translation is revealing the tools and opportunities in BC to not just survive the ongoing transformation of the forest industry but contribute to its competitiveness and sustainability.

Genomics at the Border: Stopping forest invaders before they spread

Every year, cargo ships bring goods — and hidden threats — to BC’s shores. Stowing away on these ships are forest pests, such as the spongy moth or sudden oak […]...

Smart Reforestation: Science-backed policy for a changing climate

Climate change is reshaping BC’s forests. It is altering pest ranges, shifting rainfall patterns and stressing trees that are not adapted to these new conditions. For decades, re...

Protecting against invasive pests and pathogens

New genomic detection tools will safeguard Canadian forests and farms from destructive pests and pathogens...

Healthy Future Forests

University of British Columbia researchers and British Columbia’s government are joining forces to protect and enhance one of the province’s most iconic symbols and valuable re...

Tomorrow’s Trees

Climate change is threatening the health of Canada’s forests, but revolutionary genomics research will give foresters a way to push back....

Fighting back and making an impact

Invasive species pose a significant threat to Canadian forests, tree farms and nurseries. The evidence is all around us - blighted leaves, spotted needles, bare branches, cankered ...

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Genomics and Forestry