Fires, hurricanes, drought, storms, and other environmental factors have always shaped landscapes. The trees and plants that grow in different places are often resilient to regular, routine weather events. However, the growing frequency and intensity of once-monumental events has stressed their ability to regenerate themselves. Compounded with insects and diseases, extreme weather requires managers and scientists to work together to forecast future conditions and plan accordingly.
Presenters:
Aaron J Piña, PhD, National Program Lead, Atmospheric Science and Fire Weather Research, USDA Forest Service
Brandon M. Collins, PhD, Cooperator (UC Berkeley), USDA Forest Service
David M. Bell, PhD, Research Forester, USDA Forest Service
Jennifer Costanza, PhD, Research Ecologist, USDA Forest Service
Society of American Foresters (SAF) continuing education credits are available for each individual day.
This event is part of a series:
Forest Mortality Trends Webinar Series
America's forests are stressed out. Where, why, and how we can help.
This webinar series from the USDA Forest Service is intended for all land managers and will focus on critical topics related to forest mortality trends. These presentations will provide big picture and synthetic looks at the current state of knowledge and management considerations. Each day is comprised of multiple presentations from expert practitioners and researchers. Sessions will be 90-minutes in length and recorded. See the Forest Mortality Trends homepage for more info.
Society of American Foresters continuing education credits are available.
Event Details
Nov 18 2026, 11am - 12:30pm Mountain Time