California Burning: Wildfires, Climate, and Biodiversity.

Catalog description

Wildfires are not just events, they are ecological phenomena that shape landscapes and livelihoods. This introductory course uncovers the dynamic interplay between wildfires, climate, biodiversity, and California's geography. Students will explore the science behind wildfires, the resilience of California's flora and fauna to fire, the consequences of management strategies from the pre-Columbian era to today, and map wildfire effects and risks.