from Cal Poly Humboldt
Cal Poly Humboldt Forestry Professor Jeff Kane, along with graduate student Megan Joyce, is working in collaboration with Redwood National Park and the United States Geological Survey to study the effects of the 2023 Lost Fire in redwood forests that received restoration thinning treatments.
The research aims to assess changes in surface fuels, tree mortality, regeneration, and the general health of secondary redwood forests. This research is not only significant for its contribution to understanding fire ecology in redwood forests but also for its potential to guide future management practices. The findings could inform decisions on the use of restoration thinning and controlled burns as tools to enhance forest resilience to wildfires, ultimately supporting the long-term goal of promoting old-growth conditions in Redwood National Park.
Read more at Impact of Thinning Treatments on Fire-Resilient Redwood Forests
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