David Bunn

David Bunn is a Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Forestry. His research focuses on interdisciplinary inquiries at the intersection of communities, Indigenous knowledge, and environmental dynamics.

• Current research: Borders, boundaries, and communities adjacent to protected areas globally
• Specializes in human-wildlife interactions, particularly refugee movements in South Africa's Kruger National Park
• Collaborates with NASA using satellite remote sensing and community stakeholder engagement

Key themes include post-apartheid land restoration, UNESCO-sponsored protected area expansion, and documentary filmmaking.