Tag: Wildfire

#89: Burning Questions: Understanding Fire Management with Lenya Quinn-Davidson

January 29, 2024

When we think of wildfire, most of us think of raging infernos burning everything in its path. But historically, this intense type of fire was quite rare. In fact, there used to be more frequent fires, and more acres burned than today – but at low intensity. Learn why this is, and what we can do to restore beneficial fire with Lenya Quinn-Davidson. … More #89: Burning Questions: Understanding Fire Management with Lenya Quinn-Davidson

#82: Amanda Monthei – Life with Fire

October 23, 2023

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be on the fire lines with a wildfire crew? Or what it takes to join a crew? Or the differences between crews, such as engine crews, hand crews, and hot shot crews? And how do they actually manage active wildfires? And where does prescribed and cultural burning fit into the picture?

Today’s guest, Amanda Monthei, helps us get some answers. … More #82: Amanda Monthei – Life with Fire

#BONUS: Wildfire Ecology, DNA Barcoding Research, Nitrogen Deposition, Nature Conferences, and more!

October 24, 2022

Summary Hi everyone! This week’s episode is not a traditional interview episode, but rather more of an update. But I still tried to pack some great nature content in it. Regular episodes return in two weeks, So what’s on tap today? I have some fascinating updates and topics that I picked up from two nature … More #BONUS: Wildfire Ecology, DNA Barcoding Research, Nitrogen Deposition, Nature Conferences, and more!

#53: Michelle Foss on Forest Stewardship at Fontenelle Forest

August 29, 2022

Summary Today’s episode is really exciting and was a new experience for me – a field interview! And I couldn’t have asked for a better guest than Michelle Foss, Director of Resource Stewardship at Fontenelle Forest in Bellevue, Nebraska. Fontenelle Forest is not what most people would typically think of if they envisioned Nebraska. It … More #53: Michelle Foss on Forest Stewardship at Fontenelle Forest

#41: Michael Kauffmann: Conifers – Extreme Survivors

March 7, 2022

Summary My guest in this episode is Michael Kauffmann. He’s a life-long educator, ecologist, and author, as well as founder of Backcountry Press. He’s also an expert in conifers – those wonderful trees that include some of the tallest, widest, and oldest living trees on Earth. Think Giant Sequoia, Coast Redwood, and Bristlecone Pine for … More #41: Michael Kauffmann: Conifers – Extreme Survivors

#35: Ben Goldfarb – Eager Beavers, The Quintessential Keystone Species

December 6, 2021

Today you’ll become a Beaver Believer thanks to my guest, Ben Goldfarb. Ben is the author of the book Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter.

Beavers truly are ecosystem engineers, capable of creating a series of habitats just by living their semi-aquatic lives. But did you know that not all beavers build dams and lodges? And in order to spend so much time in water, they have many amazing adaptations … More #35: Ben Goldfarb – Eager Beavers, The Quintessential Keystone Species

ENCORE: Rick Halsey – Wildfire Ecology in the Chaparral and the American West

October 25, 2021

Summary This is an encore of my popular wildfire in the west interview with Rick Halsey of the California Chaparral Institute. Don’t worry, more great new episodes are coming.  Do you want to learn about bird migration forecasting? I’ve got you covered. And how about maximizing your nature observations when in the field? Covered again. … More ENCORE: Rick Halsey – Wildfire Ecology in the Chaparral and the American West

#24: Justin Angle – On The Fireline -Wildfires in the Western USA

July 12, 2021

Summary “Just because it’s a view you’ve seen your whole life doesn’t mean it’s a normal, healthy forest.” Fire is inextricably linked to nature and to biodiversity. My guest today is Dr. Justin Angle, creator of the podcast series “Fireline”, which is a deep dive into the realities of wildfire in the western United States. … More #24: Justin Angle – On The Fireline -Wildfires in the Western USA

#9: Rick Halsey – Wildfire Ecology in the Chaparral and the American West

November 10, 2020

Summary My guest today is noted wildfire and chaparral ecologist Rick Halsey.  Rick authored the book “Fire, Chaparral, and Survival in Southern California”, and has given countless talks on the subject.  Rick has a background in Environmental Studies, Anthropology, and Education, with degrees from University of California Santa Barbara, Cal State San Diego and UC … More #9: Rick Halsey – Wildfire Ecology in the Chaparral and the American West