The Role of Fire in East Bay Ecosystems, with Alan Shabel
Fire has shaped the East Bay's hills for thousands of years. Decades of suppression, flammable non-native trees, and a warming, drying climate have combined to raise wildfire risk in this landscape where wildland and neighborhoods meet. Join Berkeley biologist Alan Shabel for a look at fire's historical and ongoing role in local ecosystems.
About the Speaker
Alan Shabel received his B.A. in Biology at Dartmouth College and Ph.D. from Berkeley where he currently teaches in the Department of Integrative Biology. He also serves as the Director and General Manager of UC's Point Reyes Field Station.
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Event Details
- Friday, September 18, 10:30–11:30 AM
- Free and open to all
- The event will be livestreamed only
- The Zoom link will be included in the registration confirmation email, and in a reminder email sent before the event