Lecture: Fire and Climate Change feat. Kristen Shive

California’s ecosystems are undergoing a tremendous and rapid shift as a result of warming and drying — telltale fingerprints from global climate change observed on a regional scale. In this three-part series, our invited experts will delve into the “how,” “why,” and “when” of the complex feedback loops in our climate system — moving from climate change to drought, from drought to wildfires; and finally, to wildfire-related emissions further exacerbating climate change. The series will explore ecosystem stressors, management, restoration, adaptation, and resilience in California, incorporating the latest available scientific data.

Speaker Bio:

Kristen Shive leads the science team for the Forest Program in The Nature Conservancy’s California Chapter. Her work broadly focuses on restoring fire to fire-adapted ecosystems, prioritizing areas for restoration and understanding shifting fire regimes. She has 20 years of experience in conservation, forest and fire management, ecology and science. She holds an M.S. in Forestry from Northern Arizona University and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Policy and Management from UC Berkeley.

This event is being hosted in conjunction with The Forum at Rancho San Antonio. Register for the Zoom link to attend virtually.

The Climate, Drought, and Fire Lecture Series would not be possible without our generous supporters.

Event sponsor: Bay Area Air Quality Management District

Event underwriters: Mary & Clinton Gilliland, Armand & Eliane Neukermans