Fire Across the Continent

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Prescribed burns in the Florida scrub, wildfire in California grasslands and genetic considerations for post-fire replanting of Arizona forests

Talk to researchers studying fire in California, Arizona, and Florida. Studies focus on the effects of increasing wildfire frequency and intensity on natural systems. Find out who they are, how they got interested in their research, and the questions they are asking.

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Date Video Recorded: July 1, 2020
Language: English

About The Researchers

Eric Menges, Senior Research Biologist,
Michelle Halbur, Preserve Ecologist,
Amy Whipple, Associate Professor Biological Sciences,
Kristen Waring, Professor of Silviculture,

Moderated by Hilary Swain, Archbold Biological Station
Hosted by Laura Reed, Archbold Biological Station

About This Ecosystem

Countries:: North America
States or Provinces:: Arizona, California, Florida
Climate Zones: Temperate, Continental
Biomes: Chaparral, Temperate Grassland
Habitat Types: Terrestrial

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Concepts Explored in this Video

Abiotic Processes: Fire

Biotic Processes: Regeneration

Climate Change: Increasing fire frequency

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