Welcome
We are interested in advancing research about the ecological role of fire, how climate, fire and vegetation are related over time and space, and how management can promote the beneficial aspects of fire and minimize the negative consequences.
Recent Posts
Research
What predicts natural tree regeneration after one or more fires?
How can fuel treatments reduce the risk of downstream damage to reservoirs and fish habitat?
What are best practices for successfully planting aspen in post-fire settings?
When and where do aspen forests change fire behavior or effects?
Where and when are fuel treatments effective in meeting land management objectives?
Patterns and trends in fire severity
How do fires affect wildlife?
Recent Publications
(2023).
Tamm review: Quaking aspen’s influence on fire occurrence, behavior, and severity.
Forest Ecology and Management.
(2022).
Fire Severity in Reburns Depends on Vegetation Type in Arizona and New Mexico, U.S.A..
Forests.
(2022).
Comparing Sentinel-2 and Landsat 8 for Burn Severity Mapping in Western North America.
Remote Sensing.
Opportunities
If you are interested in joining the lab, please contact me.