EXPERTS AND MEDIA
OSU Research on Tap
March 18, 2024
Sam Fuhlendorf, Regents Professor of Natural Resource Ecology and Management
Should Prescribed Fire be Promoted?
Oklahoma landscapes have historically been highly dependent on the effects of fire
and grazing. Rising climate variability affects most aspects of land management in
our region, and projections and preliminary data suggest
dramatic changes are to be expected in the decades to come. A dominant threat to our
region is the encroachment of woody plants, which can dramatically lower livestock
production, alter wildlife habitat for hunted and endangered species, alter the water
cycle, increase wildfire danger and increase exposure to disease vectors. The most
efficient approach to limit woody plant encroachment is through prescribed — or wild
— fires. Addressing both the ecological and social perspective is critical to developing
a plan that is both effective and palatable to private landowners in our state.
More Information on the Research on Tap Series...
Upcoming Schedule:
Date | Guest Expert | Topic |
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March 18, 2024 | Sam Fuhlendorf | Prescribed Fires and Land Management in the Context of Climate Variation |
April 15, 2024 | Rebecca Sheehan | Examining Public Spaces and Memorials through a Cultural Geography Lens |
May 6, 2024 | Jeffery White | Catalysis: Making Molehills Out Of Mountains |
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