BC's forests are among the most diverse and carbon-rich in the world, but we’re still watching irreplaceable old-growth get cut down. Sign the petition to demand action from the BC government 👉 lnkd.in/gBu-Ef8t Sharing my work and reflections in a personal capacity — views are my own.

What an honour to see my work take new life. Patrick Carrabré’s Finding the Mother Tree premiered alongside Handel’s timeless beauty, brought to life by Amanda Forsythe and the Pacific Baroque Orchestra. Hearing the forest’s story carried by voices and strings. theprovince.com/entertainmen...

Dive into a conversation with the folks at Garrison Institute and I. Sharing pioneering research on how forests function as interdependent communities linked by the "wood wide web," where older "mother trees" sustain younger ones. Listen here: www.garrisoninstitute.org/podcast/suza...

Rest in peace, Jane Goodall. 💚 Your work changed the way we see the natural world, and your dedication to conservation has inspired so many. I’m grateful for the path you forged and the awareness you brought to protecting our planet and its creatures.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Today, we take time to honour the children and families affected by the residential school system and to acknowledge the ongoing impacts of this history on Indigenous communities across Canada. Find ways to learn, listen and reflect today and everyday.

National Forest Week! 🌱🌳 Celebrating this week by spending intentional time with the forest and reminding myself how grateful I am for my whole team. From the office to the field we are always working for the forests. 👇Comment below! How do you connect with nature?

Reminder my newest book is available for pre-order and officially releases March 31 2026! Secure your copy: suzannesimard.com I can’t wait to dive deeper into how forests guided by mother trees, fungi, and Indigenous knowledge regenerate and protect themselves...and so much more!

Grateful to share powerful moments with the Awi’nakola Foundation, Rande Cook, the Ma’amtagila people, the MTPP crew and staff, and all those who came together to co-create Tree of Life, a gathering dedicated to reawakening Hiladi. Read more about our time: mothertreeproject.org/news/

Just had the most inspiring evening at the Audain Art Museum with the audience at the AWARE Whistler event 🌿✨ I had the pleasure of talking alongside MTPP Research Technician Erin Miller. It was a beautiful blend of science, storytelling, and hope for our planet. 📸: Heloise Kleinwort

I was recently featured on The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn, where we discussed the symbol that best represents B.C's relationship with its forests — touching on how the logging industry and environmentalism has defined our past, present, and future 🎙️🌲 Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

I’m excited to announce that my next book When the Forest Breathes is available for pre-order and will officially be released on March 31 2026! 🌱💚 This has been a long, rewarding and impactful process that I am thrilled to share with all of you next year. The book is available now for pre-order!

THANK YOU! These are two documentaries I cannot recommend enough. These works are starting conversations that are so important. Find the films: • The Salmon Forest Project can be found on the Salmon Forest Project website • Trouble in the Headwaters can be found on The Narwhals Youtube channel

THIS SATURDAY! 🌱🎥 RSVP:https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cyc6pWbrZ1HGzc Featuring the documentary works of Bill Heath and Daniel J. Pierce. 🐟The Salmon Forest Project Featuring: Myself and Dr. Teresa (‘Smhayetsk) Ryan 🌊Trouble in the Headwaters Featuring: Dr. Younes Alila

🌊 Water is life — and it's under threat. We’re hosting a special screening! Don’t miss it! 📅 July 5 2025 📍 UBC Forest Scienes Centre ⏰ 6pm - 9pm PST 📰 Read the article → thenarwhal.ca/trouble-in-t... 🪑Reserve a seat → ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

I'm deeply honoured to share that a newly planted, biodiverse pathway Allée Suzanne Simard in Parc de Parilly (Lyon, France) now bears my name. Grateful to the Métropole de Lyon for this tribute! 🌳🌍 Read More: www.grandlyon.com/pratique/rec... @grandlyon.com

🎬 You're invited! Join us July 5, 6:00–9PM pst at UBC Forestry for a free double doc screening + dialogue on forests, water & community. Films by Bill Heath & Daniel J. Pierce. Stay after for a reception! Limited seating — register here: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

🔥 This wildfire season is coming early and intensely. Our forests are under growing stress, not just from fire, but from the deeper imbalances caused by climate change and human disruption. 🌲 Read the full article here: mailchi.mp/ubc/this-wil...

Celebrating New Beginnings and Bright Futures! Join us in welcoming Natasha, the newest addition to our Mother Tree Project and Program team — we're thrilled to have her on board! And a big congratulations to two of the Faculty of Forestry's outstanding graduates, your achievements make us proud!

I'm thrilled to share this new documentary, Trouble in the Headwaters, presented by The Narwhal and featuring the research of Dr. Younes Alila! The premiere screening is happening in Victoria on June 12! Tickets are moving fast so don’t wait to grab yours! www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-narwha...

🌳 My research has inspired Trees, a new ballet by MorDance in New York City that explores the deep intelligence and interconnectedness of forests. It’s incredibly meaningful to see artists interpreting the hidden life of trees through movement and music! Find out more: www.tdf.org/on-stage/tdf...

Excited to share that Dr. Teresa Ryan will be part of the May 22 event at UBC Botanical Garden for Biodiversity Days 2025! 🌿 If you're curious about how research and storytelling can drive climate action, this is one you won’t want to miss! 🔗 botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/news-events/...

The forest is more than just trees, it's connection. This is an incredible look inside the book The Trees Are Speaking by Lynda V Mapes! Read the full story or purchase Mapes book: www.yesmagazine.org/environmenta... www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-tr... #MotherTree #IndigenousWisdom #ForestConnections

Sending a huge GOOD LUCK to all grade 6 Ontario students gearing up to take the EQAO testing! It's the time to show what you know, you've got this! 🌟✏️

The wonderful author @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social has a passion for storytelling and it shines through every page! See for yourself seen in her latest children's piece When A Tree Falls. Take a look through her website to get all the info! 💚📚 www.kirstenpendreigh.com

Celebrate Learning Week is a week-long campus-wide initiative of events exploring how individuals and institutions navigate transformation—whether through small, everyday shifts or large-scale initiatives. May 5–9 | Browse events events.ctlt.ubc.ca/clw

Tomorrow!🌲 Join me in the 28th Annual Wege Speaker Series (www.wegespeakerseries.com) returning on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4pm EDT. This lecture will return to a virtual format. Please register at: wegespeaker2025.eventbrite.com

Earth Day! 🌎 Can you tell I’m excited for field season to be in full swing again soon? I’ll be honouring Earth Day with some much needed time in nature & sharing with you what our wonderful crew has been up to! Let the efforts we put in to celebrate & protect our earth today carry into everyday.

The Trees Are Speaking: Dispatches from the Salmon Forests written by Lynda Mapes. I’m honoured to have my work featured alongside incredible voices like my colleague Dr. Teresa Ryan’s. Find out more about this wonderful book & pre-order now through the link: www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-tr...

I’ll be at the Resilience Café on April 30th, with Herb Hammond to explore the hidden networks that keep forests thriving — and how these lessons can guide us in healing our world. 🌍💚 📅April 30th 2025 – 6:30 - 8:00pm (PST) 🔗 Register now: www.westkootenayclimatehub.ca/event-detail...

Sharing an important article highlighting how culling wolves is not the most effective approach to saving caribou populations. Thank you to Ben Parfitt for giving us a critical look at how we can protect these iconic species without harming the balance of nature. thetyee.ca/News/2025/03...

Incandescence. 🔥 Featured at VIFF with select screenings from April 11-17th, this must-see film was shot in the Okanagan before, during, & after several devastating fires by veteran filmmakers Nova Ami & Velcrow Ripper. Link to buy tickets: viff.org/whats-on/inc...

Tune in to First Nations Radio! 🎙 Host: Dan Wahpepah 🌍 Guests: Teresa & Suzanne ⏰ Time: Friday April 10 2025 - From 2pm - 3pm (PST) 🎧 Listen LIVE at kskq.org Show will be archived at archive.org and available for two weeks on Spinitron. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation! 🌍

#UBCGivingDay is tomorrow! Every gift makes a difference in supporting the next generation of change-makers, leaders, and innovators. Let’s #GiveBack to the place that gives us so much. Link to donate! 🙌 givingday.ubc.ca #UBC #UBCCommunity #GiveForUBC

Bringing a special article to the spotlight today. Canadian Geographic has released an article showcasing Canada Files. I am honoured to be one of the names included in this. Read all about what being Canadian means to me and many more remarkable people. canadiangeographic.ca/articles/wha...

Upcoming event this week!🌲 UBC Faculty of Forestry is hosting and I will be moderating a wonderful event with John Vaillant and Lori Daniels on the new wildfire reality facing urban BC. Register for tickets and come join this wonderful and impactful conversation: forestry.ubc.ca/events/west-...

Excited to be at Cressey Hall, Audain Art Museum, next month alongside AWARE for their Earth week in Whistler. Find out more about what I will be presenting and how to get tickets at the link below! I look forward to seeing you! 🌲❤️ Ticket Link: awarewhistler.org?event=unlock...

The Mother Tree Project communications team is opening a summer Work-Learn position for a current UBC student! Get hands-on experience with communications, digital content creation, managing daily inquiries from global audiences and so much more! Submit an application to join our amazing team!

The Kwiakah Nation is leading the way by transforming a former salmon farm into a cutting-edge research and innovation hub for sustainable aquaculture. A big step forward in protecting our waters and honouring Indigenous stewardship! 🔗Read all about this amazing work: the-peak.ca/2025/03/kwia...

I am so honoured and excited to announce that the Salmon Forest Project website and film are now live! Directed by Bill Heath, this powerful documentary unravels the deep connection between Pacific salmon, coastal forests, and Indigenous wisdom. 🔗 salmonforestproject.ca

🌍✨ Honouring Black Canadian Ecologists. This February, take a moment to celebrate the remarkable contributions of Black Canadian ecologists advocating for the protection of our natural landscapes. These trailblazers have dedicated their lives to preserving the planet for future generations. 🌱🌎

Cuts to the U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service are deeply concerning. Reducing staff at our national parks and forests during a time of rising visitation and increased environmental challenges could have devastating effects. Learn more: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

I have been diving into this read recently, Bioregional Financing Facilities: Reimagining Finance to Regenerate Our Planet by Samantha E. Power and Leon Seefeld. 🌿✨ I highly recommend this read! You can find more info and a free pdf version of the book: www.biofi.earth

FRST 304! 🌲🌎 Sharing a brief clip from this wonderful online course I teach with over 1,000 students! The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the fundamentals of forest ecosystems. Special lectures will be given on traditional ecological knowledge systems by Indigenous scholars!

🌍Join in on the UBC Climate Emergency Week events! It’s time to take action and show up for our planet. From thought-provoking discussions to hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone to get involved and make a difference. 🔗https://climateemergency.ubc.ca/climate-emergency-week/

In this great article, Indigenous communities in the Philippines are restoring forests to fight urban flooding! Through "rainforestation," they’ve revived Mount Kalatungan’s forests & secured livelihoods by planting native trees alongside crops like coffee! 🌱🌍 🔗 news.mongabay.com/2025/01/phil...

I had an amazing time back with my community in Nelson alongside The West Kootenay Watershed Collaborative. The talk was co-presented by the wonderful Spencer Pearson-Atkins speaking about various topics regarding The Mother Tree project and our research. 🌲❤️

"Did you know monocultures and glyphosate are fuelling more intense forest fires? 🌲🔥 It's time we take a closer look at the link between our land practices and environmental destruction. Check out this thought-provoking article to learn more: www.orilliamatters.com/local-news/c...

Big trees play a crucial role in helping B.C.'s forests survive climate change. They’re the heroes that shield new growth and support biodiversity. 🌱 Read the latest article covering our study! 🔗 www.biv.com/news/environ... #SaveOurForests #ClimateChange #TreePower

The GEF collaborates with NGOs and researchers to highlight issues in overseas biomass production areas supplying Japan. In May 2024, Dr. Rachel Holt and I visited Japan to discuss the BC logging controversy. Watch the full video to learn more! 🔗https://youtu.be/lxOl2jvb4r8?si=gxsor2kHBaZay9pd

We’re launching a Research Briefs Series on the Mother Tree Project website. These concise summaries will distill complex research findings into digestible insights, helping a wider audience understand how they can inform & improve forest management practices! 🔗 mothertreeproject.org/research-bri...