Berkeley Forests receives 3,244 acres of forested land in Shasta County from PG&E
BERKELEY - Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), in collaboration with the Shasta Land Trust, has officially transferred 3,244 acres of forestland in Shasta county to the University of California (University), adding a sixth research forest to the University’s existing network and...Read more about Berkeley Forests receives 3,244 acres of forested land in Shasta County from PG&E
Now Hiring: Join the Wildland Fire research team at UC Berkeley
The Stephens Wildland Fire Science Lab and Collins Landscape Fire Dynamics & Forest Management Lab at UC...Read more about Now Hiring: Join the Wildland Fire research team at UC Berkeley
Researchers share what they’ve learned in the aftermath of the Mosquito Fire
All along a dirt road that snakes through Blodgett Forest are countless blackened trees. It’s the charred aftermath of September’s Mosquito Fire,...Read more about Researchers share what they’ve learned in the aftermath of the Mosquito Fire
Wildfires are getting worse. Can scientists save California’s forests from going up in smoke?
Following a tour of Blodgett in 2021, the LA Times has published an excellent piece on the tradeoffs of different management options and forest structures in dealing with the challenges facing California Forests.
Blodgett Forest Research Station & the Mosquito Fire [9/12 Update]
[Updated 9/12/2022 at 5:00pm] As of late yesterday afternoon, the Mosquito Fire is considered fully contained within the main tract of Blodgett Forest. Berkeley Forests' Research Forest Manager, Ariel Roughton, was permitted to enter the property yesterday (9/11), and has begun assessing the...Read more about Blodgett Forest Research Station & the Mosquito Fire [9/12 Update]
Guidance Document for Permitting and Planning Fuel Reduction on Private Lands
“We tried to create a system where all the permits are laid out side-by-side, and put in a decision tree framework to help make it easier,” said Yana Valachovic, UC Cooperative Extension forest advisor for...Read more about Guidance Document for Permitting and Planning Fuel Reduction on Private Lands
Previous tree mortality and density big factors in the devastating 2020 Creek Fire
Wildfires burning in western US Forests have increased in size and severity since the late 20th century, with a number of recent fires exhibiting characteristics that match the criteria for mass fires – or fires that burn with high intensity over large continuous areas for long durations...Read more about Previous tree mortality and density big factors in the devastating 2020 Creek Fire
The Impacts of the KNP Complex Fires on Whitaker's Forest
The Forest: Although some back-burning had taken place on the property prior to the KNP Complex Fire reaching Whitaker's Forest, the wildfire burned over much of the property. Generally, fire severity was low as it passed through Whitaker's forest, with only one small area impacted at a higher...Read more about The Impacts of the KNP Complex Fires on Whitaker's Forest
Climate Change, Fire and Giant Sequoias
Contributors (in alphabetical order): Ariel Roughton (RPF) – Berkeley Forests Research Forest Manager; Dr. Robert York (RPF) – UC Berkeley Cooperative Extension Specialist, Berkeley Forests Research Forest Advisor, and Adjunct Faculty...Read more about Climate Change, Fire and Giant Sequoias
Berkeley Forests Expands Hiring for Summer Forest Resource Assistants
Berkeley Forests manages multiple forest research stations. Assignments may be at any one of these sites, but most will be at Blodgett Forest in El Dorado County, CA with trips of varying lengths to other properties. Forestry-related research in...Read more about Berkeley Forests Expands Hiring for Summer Forest Resource Assistants
Berkeley Forests is Hiring Summer Forest Resource Assistants
Berkeley Forests manages multiple forest research stations. Assignments may be at any one of these sites, but most will be at Blodgett Forest in El Dorado County, CA with trips...Read more about Berkeley Forests is Hiring Summer Forest Resource Assistants
Join the Berkeley Forests Team!
Fulltime, regular position (http://jobs.berkeley.edu/) Job#10426 , keyword : Berkeley Forests
Berkeley Forests manages multiple forest...Read more about Join the Berkeley Forests Team!
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