Wildfire trends are driven by multiple factors, including changes in the density, type, and extent of fuels AND changing climate, drought & fire weather.
It is both, not either or. These arguments lack nuance and are not supported by the science.
In this year’s staff-favorite articles: A new water cycle just dropped, and humans are the headliner.
@USGS updated the diagram for the first time in 20 years, and our very own @jrdscience broke the news.
https://t.co/chFvVItw7g
👇Using the {lidR} package to both create a DEM as well as extract tree canopies, and then plotting the data (using the new `render_tree()` function) in 3D with #rayshader + #rayrender: the reason #RStats is so awesome is you have tools to do everything!
Vegetation structure derived from airborne laser scanning to assess species distribution and habitat suitability: The way forward https://t.co/Xxj9gpLcIX
@beckoftheyukon Lol I work in an office with two wildlife biologists, they are constantly getting calls about that. Seems awful to be constantly repeating yourself.
Manuscript (finally) accepted! With @PaulHessburg @LoriDanielsUBC @GergelSarah. 🔥
We analyze 100 years of fire perimeters, identify 20th C fire regime transitions, and compare historical fire frequencies to quantify fire deficits in southeast BC.