The Future of BC’s Forests: A Public Dialogue

Branchlines UBC Faculty of Forestry
October 2, 2025
Category: Forestry
Region: Canada West

Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | Doors: 6 pm | Event: 7 pm | Reception: 8:30 pm | Location: Hollywood Theatre, 3123 W. Broadway, Vancouver

Forests are one of British Columbia’s most valuable resources, but their future is under pressure from wildfires, tariffs, and changing values around their use. How can we balance healthy ecosystems, community needs, and a sustainable economy? Join us for an engaging panel featuring: Molly Hudson, RPF, RPBio, Vice President of Forestry & Sustainability at Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation; Adam Olsen (SȾHENEP), Negotiator for the Tsartlip First Nation and former MLA; Dr. Dominik Roeser, Associate Dean at UBC Forestry and international leader in forest operations; and Lisa Matthaus, Provincial Lead for Organizing for Change and longtime forest policy advocate. Moderated discussion, audience Q&A, and a post-event reception will follow. UBC Forestry faculty and panelists will also prepare a white paper highlighting key recommendations.

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