Research
The Center for Fire Research and Outreach at Berkeley Forests focuses on developing and disseminating science-based solutions to wildfire-related challenges. It brings together faculty and researchers to facilitate collaboration on innovative solutions, support education and training in wildfire research and management, and cooperate with stakeholders for information and resources related to wildfires. https://forests.berkeley.edu/the-center-for-fire-research-and-outreach
Faculty Experts
https://forests.berkeley.edu/fire/experts
Brandon Collins: Lead Scientist at Berkeley Forests and Associate Adjunct Professor in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at UC Berkeley, as well as a Research Scientist at the US Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station.
Dr. William Stewart: Co-Director (emeritus) at Berkeley Forests and Forestry Specialist (emeritus) at UC Cooperative Extension.
Dr. Scott Stephens: Co-Director at Berkeley Forests and Professor of Wildland Fire Science at the University of California, Berkeley. He frequently addresses inquiries regarding wildfire policy, safety, and research.
Publications in Wildfire Research
Starrs, C., Butsic, V., Stephens, C., and Stewart, W. (2018). "The impact of land ownership, firefighting, and reserve status on fire probability in California." Environmental Research Letters 13.
Moghaddas, J.J., York, R.A., and Stephens, S.L. (2008). "Initial response of conifer and California black oak seedlings following fuel reduction activities in a Sierra Nevada mixed conifer forest." Forest Ecology and Management 255.
Stephens, S.L., and Moghaddas, J.J. (2005). "Experimental fuel treatment impacts on forest structure, potential fire behavior, and predicted tree mortality in a California mixed conifer forest." Forest Ecology and Management 215.