Wesley Brookes, M.Sc., FIT
FOREST ECOLOGIST
Wesley has been with Cariboo Carbon Solutions since it’s inception and has been an integral contributor the company’s development. He is a registered Forester in Training (FIT) with the Forest Professionals of British Columbia (FPBC) and an accredited silviculture surveyor. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Forest Ecology and Soils and a Master of Science (Hons) specializing in the ecology of British Columbia’s dry forests.
Wesley is our lead ecologist for our ecological restoration projects and manages our deciduous and shrub seed collection division. He also leads the development and implementation of silviculture research trials focused on dry forest wildfire restoration. The trials look to gain insights into the silvics of deciduous trees and improving seedling establishment success in dry forests through mitigating the effects of drought, high summer temperatures, and poor soils.
He is driven to develop innovative techniques for the re-establishment of dry forests in the aftermath of wildfires.
More about Wes.
Wes’ humour and direct nature make it easy to connect with him and enjoy a creative and fun partnership.
Passionate about:
Connection
Wes is passionate about his family and about building deep, meaningful connections with people. Driven by a strong sense of empathy and a desire to be a force for good, he looks for ways to contribute in tangible ways. Forestry provides that outlet, allowing him to apply his skills and knowledge in hands-on work that restores landscapes, strengthens his connection to nature, and creates lasting impact.
Innovation
Wesley is focused on developing and refining techniques that push restoration outcomes forward, applying both science and field-based learning to advance how dry forests are re-established after wildfire.