October 15th, 2024 at 1pm CT
This webinar is hosted in partnership with the Lake States Fire Science Consortium, Tallgrass Prairie and Oak Savanna Fire Science Consortium, and North Atlantic Fire Science Exchange.
Webinar abstract: Prior to European settlement, fire was a common disturbance across most of the Midwest and Eastern United States. Today, prescribed fire is used as a management tool to promote native, fire-tolerant species and reduce vulnerability to high-intensity, unplanned fires. In this talk, I will discuss how prescribed fire affects ecosystem structure and function, paying particular attention to the effects of fire on ecosystem carbon uptake and storage. I will also share management considerations related to the effects of prescribed fire on ecosystem carbon and greenhouse gas mitigation goals.
This presentation will include research associated with the publication listed and linked below.
Primer, A. “Effects of Fire on Ecosystem Carbon in the Midwest and Eastern United States.” (2024). https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/Fire_CPrimer_05302024.pdf
