Blog - Forest Research and Outreach

From being an engineer to researching nature’s engineers

April 28, 2020
By Susan D Kocher
Reposted from the Confluence When I came face to face with beaver dams for the first time, I had what can only be described as a transformative experience, says Emily Fairfax, an assistant professor of environmental science and resource management at California State University, Channel Islands.
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Help for Californians navigating life during the coronavirus crisis

April 14, 2020
By Susan D Kocher
Reposted from the UCANR Knowledge Stream Find UC ANR community resources for the coronavirus crisis here. Theories abound as to what life will be like when we come out of our current predicament. And who can say? However, the focus for many is simply on dealing with the immediate.
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SRM honors Huntsinger with research award

March 30, 2020
By Susan D Kocher
Reposted from the UCANR employee news Lynn Huntsinger, professor and Russell Rustici Chair in Rangeland Management at UC Berkeley, received the W.R. Chapline Research Award at the Society for Range Management's (SRM) 72nd Annual Meeting, Technical Training and Trade Show in Denver, Colo., Feb.
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Reforestation in a burning climate

March 23, 2020
By Susan D Kocher
Reposted from the UCANR Green Blog Have you given your favorite tree a hug lately? Perhaps you would rather plant a tree? Well, on March 21, International Forest Day, Californians have a good excuse to do both.
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