Brooke Forbes
About Brooke Forbes
Brooke Forbes is a Conservation Programs Specialist at Ducks Unlimited Canada, focusing on negotiating conservation easements in the prairie pothole region. With a background in natural resources and conservation, Forbes is dedicated to the intersection of habitat conservation and agricultural production.
Work at Ducks Unlimited Canada
Brooke Forbes has been employed at Ducks Unlimited Canada as a Conservation Programs Specialist since 2020. In this role, she focuses on negotiating conservation easements on lands that contain wetlands and native prairie within the prairie pothole region. Her work contributes to the organization's mission of wetland conservation and habitat protection in Canada.
Education and Expertise
Brooke Forbes studied at The University of British Columbia, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Natural Resources and Conservation from 2013 to 2018. She also completed her secondary education at North Battleford Comprehensive High School from 2010 to 2013. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge necessary for her role in conservation and environmental management.
Background in Wildlife Management
Before her current position, Brooke Forbes worked at Pacific Northwest Raptors Ltd. as a Wildlife Management professional for five months in 2019. She also served as a Field Instructor at Outward Bound Costa Rica for two months in 2015. Additionally, she was the Saskatchewan Coordinator for Relay Education from 2019 to 2020, where she contributed to educational initiatives.
Interests in Agriculture and Conservation
Brooke Forbes has a keen interest in the relationship between habitat conservation and agricultural production on the prairies. She is currently expanding her knowledge in areas such as regenerative agriculture, carbon markets, and hydrogen fuel cells. Her focus on these subjects reflects her commitment to exploring sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and agricultural communities.
Experience in Reforestation and Environmentalism
Brooke Forbes has experience in reforestation, having worked as a seasonal Tree Planter with Outland Reforestation Inc. from 2016 to 2018. In addition to her professional pursuits, she is an avid paddler and part-time farmer, demonstrating her passion for environmentalism and active engagement with nature.