Gerlissa Chan, Junior Urban Forest Planner - BuF

Gerlissa is a Junior Urban Planner with a Bachelor of Urban Forestry and a Minor in Landscape and Recreation Planning from UBC. With a diverse background in Academia, she has led a field crew in the Kootenays and Cariboo region.

Her fieldwork explored forest fire ecology, such as how fuel treatment influences forest fire occurrences and the regeneration process following severe fires. In 2017, Gerlissa interned at the National Parks Board of Singapore. She played a crucial role in planning sections of Jurong Lake Gardens, ensuring a balanced approach to wildlife habitat preservation and recreational spaces. Notably, Gerlissa contributed to the design of Singapore’s first-ever dragonfly habitat, showcasing her commitment to promoting biodiversity in urban environments.