Andrews Forest LTER Monthly Meeting May 2021 fire talks

For our winter and spring 2021 meetings we are discussing fire. The 2020 fire season will leave its mark on ecosystems of the western Cascade Mountains, inside and outside the boundaries of the H. J. Andrews Experimental Forest and LTER site. Our history of fire-related research and long-term inquiry contribute to our existing knowledge of fire in the region and provide us a unique opportunity to understand the consequences of these large fires on our complex mountain landscape. With these talks we hope to spark further discussions among the research community. At the end of today's talks we will break out into discussion groups, a science café. 

May Presentations:

"Wildfire & Climate Change Modeling in the Pacific Northwest & Southwest" presented by John B. Kim, Biological Scientist, PNW Research Station

 “Social and Ecological Changes are Reshaping American Conservation: How Freedom from Fire, Floods, Famine is Facilitating a New Ethic” presented by Jeremy Bruskotter, Professor, School of Environment & Natural Resources, Ohio State University