Blog - Forest Research and Outreach

In 2018, the Camp Fire destroyed nearly 19,000 structures in Northern California, including most of the town of Paradise.

Knowing where cold water is likely to stay cold is critical for conservation. But cold is more than just a number on a thermometer. Dams do not adequately support cold-water ecosystems.

Reposted from UC Berkeley News As smoke from the Caldor Fire dulls the normally clear skies over Lake Tahoe, UC Berkeley scientists published the first study that examines how well Californians are able to keep the air in their homes safe during wildfire smoke events.

White pines dominate this high-elevation forest at Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks. (Joan Dudney/UC Davis) Climate change and drought are shifting how and where infectious plant disease moves in a forest. Even pathogens have their limits.

Reposted from UCLA Samueli Engineering Newsroom Drone sensors for deployment into a local ignition event Courtesy of Kevin Schwarm As California and other states continue to battle extreme heat this fire season,KevinSchwarm, who is pursuing a Ph.D.