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MKRF and Alex Fraser Research Forest. She also oversees and is growing the Wild & Immersive outdoor education program, potentially expanding its opportunities for children to an adult audience. On top of an undergraduate degree in biology and a Master of Science in ecological restoration, Victoria has 10 years of experience with the City of Maple Ridge creating programs for children and youth. A biologist in training, Victoria is also finishing her professional requirements towards becoming a Registered

“I hope to continue bringing more people to the MKRF to share the land-based learnings this place offers.”

Sean Pledger (BSF’09, MSc’16, RPF) Resident forester, MKRF

Sean was hired at MKRF in May 2022 after conducting research on carbon markets, culturally-driven forest management and biomass supply chains and technology with the Nuxalk First Nation on the central coast of BC. Prior to his role at MKRF, Sean also spent five years as a certification auditor for sustainable forest management and chain of custody systems.

“I wanted to join MKRF to have the chance to take part in all aspects of forestry on a secure land base where I’d have the opportunity to work with researchers and trial practices that are less commonly employed on crown land.”