9:00am - 3:00pm
Evaluating Wildfire Impacts on Aquatic Biodiversity Across Forest Management Techniques in Oregon's Cascade Region
The 2020 Labor Day Fires resulted in varying fire severities and diverse impacts on riparian ecosystems. The Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement funded a study that utilized environmental DNA (eDNA) to examine aquatic biodiversity across 30 sites affected by the 2020 wildfires. During our field tour, we will explore three of these sites, demonstrating differences in fire impact, management responses, and the resilience of aquatic ecosystems and riparian vegetation through eDNA analysis and field observations.
Speakers will include:
- Brooke Penaluna with U.S. Forest Service
- Laura Six with Weyerhaeuser
- Ashley Coble with the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement
- Jake Verschuyl with the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement
Location: Molalla, Ore.
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (lunch provided)
Registration: https://bpt.me/6285592
Continuing Education: Approved for 3 Cat. 1 Society of American Forester credits
Costs: Participation is free, thanks to funding provided by OFRI and our project partners.
Event Flyer: flyer
Tour space is limited to 45 attendees. More detailed instructions provided after registration.
Attendee Details
- Accessibility: The event is located in a forested area with uneven terrain.
- Safety Requirements: Please dress appropriately for a field tour by wearing long pants and closed-toe shoes. For your safety, high-visibility vests and hard hats will be provided and are mandatory.
- Liability Waiver: All attendees must print and sign the waiver form and bring it with them on the day of the event.