The Berkeley Forests co-directors, Dr. Scott Stephens and Dr. William Stewart, frequently take questions regarding wildfire policy, safety, research, and more from all kinds of stakeholders and audiences. Whether you are a member of the public, the media, a fellow researcher, or more, please feel free to contact anyone at Berkeley Forests with your question and we will be happy to help.
Berkeley Forests Fire Experts:
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Scott Stephens
Co-Director
Berkeley Forests
Professor, Wildland Fire Science
University of California, Berkeley
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Bill Stewart
Co-Director (emeritus)
Berkeley Forests
Forestry Specialist (emeritus)
UC Cooperative Extension
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Brandon Collins
Lead Scientist
Berkeley Forests
Associate Adjunct Professor
Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, UC Berkeley
Research Scientist
US Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station