ESPM professor Scott Stephens is featured in this New York Times article on the marked increase in wildifre damage. Stephens noted that "the widespread practice of suppressing smaller fires had caused some forests to become 'predisposed to larger events.'"
Christian Science Monitor | July 23, 2016
ESPM associate CE specialist Max Moritz is featured in this Christian Science Monitor article on the increasing severity of CA wildfires. Moritz attributed the rapid growth of this past weekend's Santa Clarita fire to years of drought that have created persistent hot and dry conditions, while also noting that "human development patterns can put us at greater risk."
Science | July 22, 2016
ESPM associate professor Rodrigo Almeida published a research perspective in Science on the plant pathogen Xylella fastidiosa and its devastating effects on olive trees in Italy's southern region of Apulia.
Berkeleyside | July 18, 2016
ESPM undergrad Nicolas Leslie, one of 84 killed in the Nice terror attack, was remembered at a vigil held yesterday on Sproul Plaza. Hundreds gathered to mourn the passing of Leslie, who was remembered as a happy and charismatic friend who was full of life.
Daily Californian | July 17, 2016
ESPM alum Kenneth Williams (Ph.D. '08) is featured in this Daily Californian article on the new $20 million grant received by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers to study the watershed impacts of the Upper Colorado River Basin. Williams, a staff geological scientist in the Energy Geosciences Division, is the deputy lead of the project.
BBC | July 12, 2016
PMB alum Jose Dinneny (B.S. '00) is featured in this BBC article for his new publication on plant behaviors during times of drought. Dinneny, who is an assistant professor at Stanford, commented that "plants are, essentially, more intelligent than people in periods of drought as they restrict the rate in which they are taking up water and that preserves the lifespan of water in the soil."
The Conversation US | July 12, 2016
ESPM alum Faith Kearns (Ph.D. '03) authored an article for The Conversation US on artistic efforts that can help people comprehend the tangible experiences of climate change.
Bay Nature magazine | July 11, 2016
ESPM alum Nadia Hamey (B.S. '02) was featured in this Bay Nature Magazine article on the San Vicente redwoods. Hamey is an independent forester and property manager at the San Vicente Redwoods forest, which is undergoing an innovative, multi-year restoration and preservation plan.
Ag Alert | July 06, 2016
ESPM CE specialist Bill Stewart is quoted in this Ag Alert article on the California forest die-off. Stewart notes that maintaining "thrifty" forests that are leaner and cleaner can continue to provide improved grazing, recreation and business opportunities, while storing more carbon dioxide emissions through natural and vigorous growth.
San Diego Union-Tribune | July 06, 2016
ESPM associate CE specialist Max Moritz is quoted in this San Diego Union-Tribune article on the dead tree removal debate in California. Moritz notes that "what research we do have is largely from the Rockies, and it’s not clear how well it applies to California ecosystems.”