William Rees received his PhD in population ecology from the University of Toronto and has taught at the University of British Columbia’s School of Community and Regional Planning (SCARP) since 1969-70. He founded SCARP’s ‘Environment and Resource Planning’ concentration and from 1994 to 1999 served as director of the School.

You may learn more of Professor Rees' significant accomplishments and contributions on his website.

A description of Professor Rees' research achievements, particularly the EFA concept, its impact and major strengths are presented in his Overview of Research Interests and Contributions.