Climate, fire and vegetation are closely linked in western ecosystems; this presentation discusses how climate change might affect vegetation by changing wildfire disturbance patterns.
Presenter
Rachel Loehman
USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station
Contributors
Producer - Michael Furniss
Videography - Freshwaters Illustrated
Technical production - Jeffrey Guntle
Video Length
19:45
Publication Date
You should gain an understanding of:
How climate change is influencing fire patterns and projections for the 21st century.
How changing fire patterns influence vegetation.
Implications for aquatic resources