A Keremeos Ranch is one of the first in Canada to use virtual fencing collars for cattle management, working in partnership with undergraduate research assistant…
Researchers are testing a new breed of cattle that may be able to withstand extreme heat in Canada. The new study, led collaboratively by Kwantlen Polytechnic…
Natural resource science faculty member Dr. John Church discusses why drones are effective to manage cattle, from tracking cows’ movements to measuring their stress levels.…
Science faculty member Brian Heise discusses why goldfish shouldn't be released into the wild. Listen to the interview
"Canada’s current laws aren't doing enough to protect species at risk, and the time for action to make new laws or strengthen the existing ones…
This article was recently published by The Conversation Canada. By Courtney Mason, professor and Canada Research Chair in Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities, and Jordyn Bogetti,…
Researchers are working to breed cattle varieties that can thrive in a warming world. Science faculty member Dr. John Church provides insight. Read more
Dr. Lauch Fraser -- core researcher at TRU’s Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency, professor in the department of Natural Resource Science and NSERC Industrial…
KAMLOOPS, BC — Thompson Rivers University (TRU), along with two other Interior post-secondary institutions, has partnered with the City of Kamloops and BC Wildfire Service…
"With climate change particularly, with increased fire activity expected, the probability of increased landslides is definitely there," says Natural Resource Science Chair Dr. Tom Pypker.…
With climate change predictions going forward, Natural Resource Science Chair Dr. Tom Pypker says increased wildfires will bring higher landslide risks. Read more
By Michelle Pugle British Columbia is experiencing greater wildfires today than ever before in recorded history. This increased wildfire activity has amplified the demand for…
A dedicated family man and proud member of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Jamie Collins was also an avid outdoorsman, a tireless mentor and a friend to…
“I think there really needs to be a shift in our thinking about how we use water and treat it as something that’s extremely valuable,”…
A forest service road in Kamloops has western painted turtles crossing it to find spots to lay their eggs. Unfortunately, the risk is high from…
Olivier Jumeau’s research not only bridges wildfire and wildlife, but links Indigenous knowledge and Western science. Jumeau, a first year Master of Science in Environmental…
“We do have a long history of honey bees (at TRU),” says Dr. Courtney Mason, professor and Canada Research Chair, Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities.…
Goldfish pose a significant threat to BC waters by competing with native species for food and preying on their eggs and larvae. Science faculty member…
Even before BC Premier David Eby announced in April plans for research-informed training and education for wildfire fighters, research was already well underway at TRU’s…
Often illegally dumped in water bodies, goldfish compete with native species for food and space, and carry parasites and diseases that can spread to other…
