We’re hiring a Community Engagement Project Lead
Apply by December 4, 2024, through the University of British Columbia-Okanagan.
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Science to inform policy and management
We bring together ecology, social science, and Indigenous ways of knowing
We work with a range of partners and collaborators across western Canada to facilitate applied research and provide scientific expertise. Our work is used to support the recovery of endangered wildlife species and sustain populations in the face of increasing pressures. We are relied upon as trusted brokers of evidence in complex and sensitive policy decisions.
Reports & Publications
Browse our archive to find reports, factsheets, peer-reviewed publications, and more.
Outreach
We believe in open access and open dialogue. We regularly host webinars, give presentations, and share our work with the media.
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Meet Dr. Tal Avgar, quantitative wildlife ecologist at UBC Okanagan
Dr. Tal Avgar is a senior scientific advisor to the Wildlife Science Centre and a quantitative wildlife ecologist with the Irving K. Barber Faculty of...
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Trusted brokers of knowledge
Our aim is to understand the drivers of change for wildlife populations; track changes in their habitats; and disentangle the complex interactions between species, disturbances, and climate. Restoring wildlife populations and habitat costs time and money—we provide the evidence needed to make effective, efficient decisions.
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Featured Projects
Our work ranges from prioritizing areas for habitat restoration to determining how predator numbers and a changing landscape affect wildlife populations.
Supporting Klinse-Za Caribou Recovery Efforts
The Klinse-Za caribou herd is a threatened population in northern British Columbia, Canada. The West Moberly First Nations and Saulteau First Nations, two Indigenous nations...
Monitoring White-tailed Deer in the Columbia River Basin
The Columbia River Basin of British Columbia is home to the Columbia North, Frisby-Boulder, and Columbia South caribou ranges. These areas are known for their...
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Regional Industry Caribou Collaboration
The Regional Industry Caribou Collaboration (RICC) is a group of energy and forestry companies who support caribou recovery efforts in the Cold Lake, East Side of the...