Experts in forest/fire ecology, geomorphology, and fish biology discuss the challenges and opportunities wildfire poses to stream restoration. The talks focus on fire behavior, geomorphic and fish responses to fire, and culminate in a discussion of restoration actions for pre- and post-fire in stream corridors. Coordinated with The Nature Conservancy’s Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP).
Four short (15min) talks are followed by a question and discussion for ~45min.
Upland fire forest management – Brian Harvey, University of Washington
Brian J. Harvey is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Environmental and Forest Sciences. He leads research on forest fire ecology across the western US using a combination of long-term field measurements, satellite remote sensing, and simulation modeling
Geomorphology changes to streams corridors after fire – Ellen Wohl, Colorado State University
Ellen Wohl is a fluvial geomorphologist at Colorado State University. She has conducted field research on rivers around the world and her current research focuses on biophysical interactions as these influence resiliency to disturbances.
Fish responses to wildfire – Becky Flitcroft and Brooke Penaluna, U.S. Forest Service PNW Research Station
Becky Flitcroft is a Research Fish Biologist and Leads the Landscape and Ecosystem Management Team at the USDA Forest Service, PNW Research Station. Her research focuses on the effects of disturbance processes and river restoration on native aquatic ecosystems, with particular focus on Pacific Salmon.
Brooke Penaluna is a Research Fish Biologist with the Pacific Northwest Research Station, USDA Forest Service. She is the lead scientist for the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest. She focuses on understanding the effects of disturbances and stressors on fish and their habitats, with a focus on Pacific trout.