There will be several road closures in the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest until April 2026, to support ongoing forest operations. Roads will be closed to both vehicle and foot traffic. To read more about which roads are closed and to see a map, click here.
News & Events
UBC Giving Day is April 8!
UBC Giving Day is April 8, and this year, we’re proud to feature the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest (MKRF) Renewal Project. This project will help build a new Forestry Learning Centre that will expand opportunities for research, teaching and community engagement. The planned 12,000 square-foot facility will feature state-of-the-art mass timber design, a public Sustainable Forest Exhibit and dedicated space for forest science innovation.
Public Perceptions of Forestry at the TLA Convention 2026
The 81st annual Truck Loggers Association (TLA) convention happened January 14-16, 2026, and our very own research forest director, Hélène Marcoux, RPF, was invited to speak about the Public Perceptions of Forestry, and the lessons she has learnt through public engagement at the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest. Click the link below to learn more about […]
Not-So-Clear-Cut: Rethinking How We Harvest Forests
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 […]
Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre
A Nature based destination for corporate retreats, wellness weekends and youth school groups.
Wild & Immersive
Outdoor learning programs rooted in nature for youth and adults.
Trail Maps
View our trail maps. Copies can also be picked up at the research forest office during office hours.