Been noticing more moths recently? Us too! The lower mainland is currently experiencing an outbreak of Western Hemlock Looper (Lambdina fiscellaria). This is a result of their cyclic population patterns, and is a natural phenomenon in our forests. vancouversun.com/news/north-sho…

New year, new website!! If you want to learn more about why we study disturbance ecology, our lab members, and our ongoing projects, the site is now live 🪲🐛🦋👏 fidel.forestry.ubc.ca

First bear sighting of the year! Two cubs spotted Malcolm Knapp Research Forest during field sampling for Alder bark beetle (Alniphagus aspericollis). Those of us working in offices are steadily growing more jealous of Deb's field crew... #Bears #UBC #MKRF #LowerMainland

New publication check!🔥🐛🌲 Read this fascinating look at the complex interactions of biotic and abiotic disturbance regimes active in BC in Frontiers - Ecology & Evolution from Marc-Antoine Leclerc @LoriDanielsUBC & Allan Carroll frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…

After 18 months apart, the FIDEL group had beers on the beach! Missing a few members, but lovely to reconnect the lab family as we head into the first week of teaching. #Vaxxed #BacktoSchool2021 #ubcforestry

FIDEL social beach meet-up with our Vancouver-located gang (and the semi-new Mascot Moose!)

Great to get the forest health specialists of BC in a room together and show them what we've been up to in the lab! Such a great opportunity.

Just got back from the Western Forest Insect Work Conference in Seattle, WA. We represented @forestry.ubc.ca on Bluesky with four grad students + Allan giving talks. What a great opportunity to connect with other professionals and academics in the field. Thanks for having us!!