Mathew Sloan Email & Phone Number

Joensuu, North Karelia, Finland

This promotion to a doctoral researcher position has been funded by UNITE flagship, a program through the University of Eastern Finland to secure my research. Over the course of the next few years, I will build on my master's research concerning the CTL harvesting system in the practice of thinning for the province of British Columbia. My main career goals are the following:- Produce three published articles, with permission of teams involved, supporting analysis on CTL and mechanized harvesting methods - Work with contractors, equipment manufacturers, and Indigenous communities to build long-term, decolonized partnerships that elude to the continued co-management approach presented by decolonial theory- Building more ecologically sustainable forestry practices for the adaptation and resulting resilience of the forest sector in BC- Strengthen ties between Canada and Finland as they both build conversations on topics of conservation and aim to build more sustainable harvesting methods for the long-term, protection of forest resources, while still benefiting from that of which is produced- Conduct research with the hope of building my teaching and research career, to formidably gain the necessary skills to fulfill a career in research and become a teaching and working professor, mentoring students worldwide on the topics of sustainable harvesting practices and land management for the betterment of both society and nature

Joensuu, North Karelia, Finland

As a project researcher at Unite Flagship under their Innovative Techniques to Produce New Data working group, I have had the opportunity to connect with some of industry's world class researchers on the topic of quality of harvesting removals in thinned stands of British Columbia. The extensive network Unite Flagship provides has opened doors for further collaborations regarding my research in harvest quality and the future potential of CTL in British Columbia. At the very beginning of my career at Unite I had the honour of participating in FORMEC 2024, a forest mechanization symposium held in Gdansk, Poland this summer. This symposium was an opportunity for me to share about my research and meet other harvesting mechanization enthusiasts who work across Europe, Asia, and North America to produce more efficient systems. The future of my time in this position entails preparing my doctoral research plan, and continuing to evaluate harvesting data from Ponsse to further investigate how to use this data for the long-term benefit of the forest sector in BC, and the forest manufacturing company.

Over the course of the past 7 years I have been working as social media and marketing manager for my professional music career. As I have slowly realized my ability to connect with people through online interfaces has opened opportunity for me to leverage this in my professional career in forestry/environmental management. As a result, I am aiming to continue building this consultation so as to build a consulting firm that produces management solutions for those seeking to tend to their forests nationwide. Current projects include:- Seeking strategic investment partnerships- Pursuing of official incorporation (full legal recognition) under Canadian jurisdiction- Continuing to build websites, services and consumer base

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

As a research assistant with the ISFS policy lab I collaborated with students to evaluate the effectiveness of a variety of innovations within agricultural technology. As a full-time employee I am expanding my knowledge within the world of agriculture and the impacts (whether positive or negative) technological innovation may have on the farming community, the environment, and the food supply chain up to the consumer. Some of the technologies I am currently working on are vertical farming, fertigation, glyphosate, and the OKSIR program in the Okanagan region. With this, it will be a much easier transition into my Master's of Forestry and Agriculture at the University of Eastern Finland this september.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Cons 481 - Conservation Planning in Practice: Teaching students through lectures and laboratory exercises and reports to build comprehensive engagement plans based on current or past conservation topics of interest.This position allowed me to engage with young professionals at Canada’s top faculty of forestry by guiding them through the importance of an engagement plan, its applications in the field of forestry, and how stakeholder management and consultation in the context of conservation planning is utilized to create a sustainable future. Each of the 120 students submitted a full 3000 word conservation plan with their assigned stakeholder perspective on the chosen environmental topic which was built over the course of the term. Having the opportunity to work closely with each student enabled me to develop my teaching skills, discussion monitoring techniques and learn strategies that are best-suited to accommodate each individual’s needs to offer the standard learning experience and environment expected by students of such a powerful institution.

British Columbia, Canada

The majority of this position entailed stakeholder engagement in the Western Coast of Canada. As an operations specialist, I collaborated with multiple organizations and professionals who seek to achieve streamlined processes to build more efficient community involvement at both the local and governmental level. Working with members of parliament, I engaged in policy analysis on the social front. At the local level, I established funds for single mothers who are struggling to fulfill the demands of BC’s rental market. I built, ran and coordinated media outputs, and met with pregnancy advocacy agencies to help single mothers get connected to services which in turn strengthened the relationship of both the universities, single mothers, and campus clubs who were networking on campuses across the country.

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Implementing University policies to better the life of all students in consultation with various University departments. Most rewarding task during this summer position was the formation of policy that specified the requisites for a posthumous degree to be served in honour of students who have passed during their time of study. Increased the efficiency of University services focused to ease first year students in the early fruits of post-secondary education. Gaining information to secure policy briefs involved focus groups using process mapping for each of the university departments.When not doing work on policy, I had the opportunity to complete other needed tasks such as editing the university website, creating a gallery of campus photos that advertise the campus and writing about modern campus innovations such as the use of 3D printers.

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Promoted (with pay increase) to a new position within the BIA. Through this opportunity I was contracted to translate documents and pamphlets into French in order for a greater number of tourists to learn about the area in their native tongue.

Thunder Bay

Working to expand the BIA by meeting with business owners within the North Core of Thunder Bay. Managed the landscaping portion of the business to ensure businesses and visitors reaped the benefits the area provides. Formed a new hiring framework by allocating titles to each student position that specify each task for ease of expectation and to attract best suited individuals to fulfill the summer tasks. These specifications helped clarify the various facets of the organization.Cold calling businesses around Thunder Bay to engage them in projects with the BIA.

Porphyry Island

Lighthouse keeping had always been a goal of mine and as a young undergraduate student I was surprised to hear that the CLLS were offering an opportunity to live and work for a summer at the lighthouse on Porphyry Island. For the near total of 4 months I researched wildlife management in the area, managed the archives which held documents of past lightkeepers, researched species dynamics in the area all the while breathing in the fresh warm air of Lake Superior as it crashed on the black sand beaches of Porphyry. I was able to gain experience engaging donors, board members and volunteers in current projects and put in place a celebratory event in cooperation with the Canada Trails event happening near the end of summer. A great highlight of this experience was coordinating the Thunder Bay local book club day trip to Porphyry after they had read a Lightkeepers Daughter, to their surprise I had Mrs. Pendziwol, the author, join them for the experience.

Doctor Of Science, Forestry

Activities and Societies: JOY yliopiston kuoroInvestigating transition to cut-to-length (CTL) harvesting technology in British Columbia.

Master’S Of Science, Forestry

Activities and Societies: ESN, IFSA, JMYO, Joensuu Joy Kuoro (Campus choir)Overall grade (on a 5 scale): 4.83 This masters degree has.

Master'S Degree, Forestry, 87% (4.1 Gpa)

The TRANSFOR-M program at UBC involves the commitment to complete 2 degrees, in 2 continents, in 2 years. This masters degree has.

Honours Bachelor'S Degree, Natural Resources Management And Policy

Activities and Societies: Korean Cultural Society, International Peer Mentoring Program ExecutiveDistinction of honour roll Despite all.