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Join Dr. Suzanne Simard (professor and author of Finding the Mother Tree) and Hélène Marcoux (director and forester at the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest) for a two-hour guided walk along our hiking trails through a forest that’s more than just trees.
As part of ongoing research exploring alternatives to clear-cuts, discover how tree retention forestry supports soil carbon and ecosystem resilience – all while exploring the challenges and trade-offs of logging in a living ecosystem. Along the hike, we’ll look at recent forest operations, discuss how logging equipment and harvest decisions shape the land, and see firsthand what’s left behind when we rethink clear-cutting.
Participants should be prepared to walk 1-2 km on hiking trails, rain or shine.
We are grateful for the funding support of Jill Kantelberg, the McCain family, and the Silviculture Innovation Program for this research.
Meet the Facilitators
Dr. Suzanne Simard is a Professor of Forest Ecology at the University of British Columbia and leads the Mother Tree Project and Program. Her research – showing that forests are cooperative, connected networks – has revolutionized forest ecology. Her TED Talk has reached millions, and her bestselling book Finding the Mother Tree continues to capture global interest. Named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2024, she champions regenerative forestry rooted in Indigenous knowledge.
Hélène Marcoux is the Director of the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest and has spent much of her life working, teaching, and learning in forests. She got her start planting trees in British Columbia and never really left, building a career that blends ecology, forestry, and hands-on field education. With over two decades of experience, Hélène is passionate about caring for healthy, resilient forests through practices of silviculture, soil science, and forest health. She is equally committed to balancing this work to support wood products and community-based forestry – and sharing that knowledge with others.
