Dan Macmaster

An exceptional role model and volunteer with UBC Forestry, Dan Macmaster (MSFM’13, RPF) was selected as the recipient of a 2024-25 Alumni Builder Award in recognition of his extensive career accomplishments and mentorship of the next generation of foresters. Among his contributions, Dan has regularly volunteered with the Faculty’s Master of Sustainable Forest Management program, serving on the Advisory Committee, guest lecturing, presenting at field camps and organizing multi-day field activities for students. A Registered Professional Forester and the Forestry Manager with the Osoyoos Indian Band on their Nk’Mip First Nations Woodland licence, Dan plays an instrumental role in managing the Band’s six forestry licences, including log extraction, wildfire risk mitigation and habitat and biodiversity management. He is also closely involved in business partnership procurement for the Band with the forest sector, utilities and different levels of government, among others.