Explore the impact of climate change on Pacific Northwest forests through this AGU conference talk. Delve into the causes and consequences of megafires with United States Forest Service scientist Matthew Reilly. Discover whether these extreme fire events are a new phenomenon or have historical precedents. Gain insights into forest ecology, landscape dynamics, and fire behavior in the region. Learn about the 2020 fires, historical fire patterns, and future projections for fire activity. Examine the role of early serial habitats, fire suppression, and replanting efforts in shaping forest ecosystems. Understand the complex relationship between climate change, forest management, and wildfire occurrence in the Pacific Northwest.
Forests Under Megafire in the Pacific Northwest - Climate Change Impact
Overview
Syllabus
Campfires
Introduction
How did you get into this work
Forest ecology in the PNW
Landscapes and fire
The 2020 fires
Historical PNW fires
Can we expect these types of fires
How do these fires fuel
Early serial habitats
Less fire
Replanting
Taught by
AGU
