Era of Megafires
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September 19, 7:00 pm-8:00pm |
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University Center Ballroom |
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 Western State Colorado University’s Department of Natural and Environmental Sciences and School of Environment and Sustainability are pleased to bring the Era of Megafires to the University Center Ballroom at 7 pm on Wednesday, September 19. The Era of Megafires is a 60-minute live presentation featuring Dr. Paul Hessburg, a research landscape ecologist with Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research Station. In this multi-media presentation, Hessburg explains that over the past decade, the number of large, severe wildfires has been on the rise. These megafires are wildfires that burn more than 100,000 acres; they can destroy or severely damage human communities, wildlife habitat, and natural resources. This special presentation conveys the conditions that lead to megafires and how they might be managed or mitigated. “A future without wildfire isn’t an option,” Hessburg says. “So, what kind of future do we want for our forests? The goal of this project is to share a vocabulary and increase the understanding and ability of ordinary citizens so that they can enter into local discussions and planning for a more certain future for public forest lands." Since June, 2016, the presentation has reached 86 cities and towns and more than 25,000 citizens. There is also an “Era of Megafires” presentation on www.ted.com with over 850,000 views: https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_hessburg_why_wildfires_have_gotten_worse_and_how_we_can_stop_them For more information and updates, visit the Era of Megafires website: https://www.eraofmegafires.com
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