The History and Ecology of Fire
in the Southern Appalachians
with Steve Norman, research ecologist with the USDA Southern Forest Research Station
Tuesday, September 12, 7 p.m.
Reuter Center at UNCA Manheimer Room 2)
Steve Norman is a research ecologist with the USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station in Asheville. Originally from Pennsylvania, he spent a decade researching the historical fire regimes of northern California. Based in Asheville since 2007, his current work focuses on how to monitor forest disturbances using new technologies, such as satellite data and cloud-based computing. In the southern Appalachians, he has the documented the historic decline of Eastern hemlock and the effects of fire on tree mortality and fuels. He views our current forest conditions through the lenses of historical and landscape diversity.
No RSVP necessary for this event. We look forward to seeing you there!
