Susan Grainger

Susan Grainger, a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and Adjunct Professor at The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), is affiliated with the Faculty of Environment and the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management. She has served as the Research Forest Manager at the John Prince Research Forest since 1997, with extensive experience in forestry across British Columbia, the United States, and the Philippines.

Research Interests: Grainger’s work focuses on biodiversity, conservation, and sustainable forest management. Her expertise includes Forest Ecosystem Management, Silviculture, and Forestry Planning, with a strong emphasis on Indigenous partnerships and environmental stewardship.

Publications: Her research spans co-management frameworks, Indigenous-university collaborations, and ecosystem restoration. Notable contributions include analyses of forest planning cycles, historical photography for ecological data, and the evolution of academic-industry partnerships in natural resource management.

Professional Affiliations: Grainger works at the John Prince Research Forest, Fort St. James, British Columbia, and maintains an active role in bridging academic research with practical forestry applications.