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Increase Precip Volatility SwainetIncreasing precipitation volatility in twenty-first- century Californiaal 2018

Increase Precip Volatility SwainetIncreasing precipitation volatility in twenty-first- century Californiaal 2018

by sbfirescadmin | May 8, 2020 | Resources, Weather and Fire Environment

Mediterranean climate regimes are particularly susceptible to rapid shifts between drought and flood—of which, California’s rapid transition from record multi-year dryness between 2012 and 2016 to extreme wetness during the 2016–2017 winter provides a dramatic...
HEALTH, WILDFIRES, & CLIMATE CHANGE IN CALIFORNIA

HEALTH, WILDFIRES, & CLIMATE CHANGE IN CALIFORNIA

by sbfirescadmin | May 8, 2020 | Resources, Weather and Fire Environment

This white paper makes recommendations for action to reduce the serious health impacts of wildfires in California’s increasingly hot climate. The recommendations include new or expanded programs, funding streams, regulations, and research.
Impact of anthropogenic climate change on wildfire across western US forests

Impact of anthropogenic climate change on wildfire across western US forests

by sbfirescadmin | May 8, 2020 | Resources, Weather and Fire Environment

Increased forest fire activity across the western continental United States (US) in recent decades has likely been enabled by a number of factors, including the legacy of fire suppression and human settle-ment, natural climate variability, and human-caused climate...
Cumulative effects of fire and drought in Mediterranean ecosystems

Cumulative effects of fire and drought in Mediterranean ecosystems

by sbfirescadmin | May 8, 2020 | Resources, Weather and Fire Environment

The occurrence of multiple disturbances can jointly affect the recovery capacity of ecosystems,potentially leading to changes in vegetation dynamics or loss of resilience. The effects of interacting disturbances on ecosystems are, however, not well understood.
Effect of Tree-to-Shrub Type Conversion in Lower Montane Forests of the Sierra Nevada (USA) on Streamflow

Effect of Tree-to-Shrub Type Conversion in Lower Montane Forests of the Sierra Nevada (USA) on Streamflow

by sbfirescadmin | May 8, 2020 | Resources, Weather and Fire Environment

Higher global temperatures and increased levels of disturbance are contributing to greater tree mortality in many forest ecosystems.
The dangers of disaster-driven responses to climate change

The dangers of disaster-driven responses to climate change

by sbfirescadmin | May 8, 2020 | Resources, Weather and Fire Environment

Low-probability, high-consequence climate change events are likely to trigger management responses that are based on the demand for immediate action from those afected. However, these responses may be inefcient and even maladaptive in the long term.
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The SBCFSC seeks a part-time (10-hours/week) Project Manager to oversee project deliverables for Calfornia's Wildfire Prevention Grant. View the position outreach HERE for more information. Application deadline is July 1, 2022.