Biogeomorphic Responses to Wildfire in Fluvial Ecosystems
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Wildfire biogeomorphology is an integrative science fundamental in understanding the dynamic processes of adjustment that occur after wildfires. This volume draws together interdisciplinary studies that highlight key insights important to support heterogeneity, biodiversity, and resilience in fluvial ecosystems. Post-wildfire sediment pulses that change the physical elements of fluvial habitat may be transitory or long-lasting, for example, depending on variations in post-wildfire climate conditions. How biological processes and feedback alter post-wildfire geomorphic responses is also important to enhance ecosystem resilience. The syntheses point to greater emphasis on integrated approaches to advance strategies for ecosystem management toward conservation, restoration, and sustainable practices, in particular, to accommodate multiple possible postfire disturbance and recovery trajectories.
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Introduction to biogeomorphic responses to wildfire in fluvial ecosystemsAuthor(s)Joan L. Florsheim*;Joan L. Florsheim*Earth Research Institute, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USA
*Emails: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Search for other works by this author on:Alison P. O’Dowd*;Alison P. O’Dowd*Department of Environmental Science & Management, California State Polytechnic University–Humboldt, Arcata, California 95521, USA*Emails: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Search for other works by this author on:Anne Chin*Anne Chin*Geography and Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado 80217, USA*Emails: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
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Postfire stream responses to spatial fire patterns in riparian and upland zonesAuthor(s)Conor McMahon;Conor McMahonDepartment of Geography, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USASearch for other works by this author on:Scott D. Cooper;Scott D. CooperDepartment of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USASearch for other works by this author on:Sheila W. WisemanSheila W. WisemanDepartment of Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Vegetation and channel recovery ten years following the Waldo Canyon Fire of ColoradoAuthor(s)Anne Chin;Anne ChinDepartment of Geography and Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado Denver, Campus Box 172, P.O. Box 173364, Denver, Colorado 80217-3364, USASearch for other works by this author on:Jonathan W. Burton;Jonathan W. BurtonDepartment of Geography and Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado Denver, Campus Box 172, P.O. Box 173364, Denver, Colorado 80217-3364, USASearch for other works by this author on:Kevin M. Humphreys;Kevin M. HumphreysCollege of Engineering, Design and Computing, University of Colorado Denver, Campus Box 104, P.O. Box 173364, Denver, Colorado 80217-3364, USASearch for other works by this author on:Joan L. Florsheim;Joan L. FlorsheimEarth Research Institute, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USASearch for other works by this author on:Alicia M. Kinoshita;Alicia M. KinoshitaDepartment of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, California 92182, USASearch for other works by this author on:Emily C. Andreano;Emily C. AndreanoDepartment of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, California 92182, USASearch for other works by this author on:Trevor K. EckermannTrevor K. EckermannDepartment of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, California 92182, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Progress in assessing the impact of fire and water repellency on hillslopesAuthor(s)Frank Weirich;Frank WeirichDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences & IIHR Hydroscience and Engineering, University of Iowa, 115 Trowbridge Hall, Iowa City, Iowa 52246, USASearch for other works by this author on:William Neumann;William NeumannDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences & IIHR Hydroscience and Engineering, University of Iowa, 115 Trowbridge Hall, Iowa City, Iowa 52246, USASearch for other works by this author on:Jordan Brady;Jordan BradyDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences & IIHR Hydroscience and Engineering, University of Iowa, 115 Trowbridge Hall, Iowa City, Iowa 52246, USASearch for other works by this author on:Frank A. WeirichFrank A. WeirichWeirich Imaging, 260 Box Lane, Sacramento, California 95818, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Disturbance and recovery of physical elements of habitat in relation to post-wildfire channel sedimentation, southern California Transverse RangesAuthor(s)Joan L. Florsheim;Joan L. FlorsheimEarth Research Institute, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, USASearch for other works by this author on:Anne ChinAnne ChinGeography and Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado 80217, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Ecological response of step-pool streams to wildfire in the Front Range of Colorado (USA)Author(s)Alison P. O’Dowd;Alison P. O’DowdDepartment of Environmental Science & Management, California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, California 95521, USASearch for other works by this author on:Anna P. Solverson;Anna P. SolversonDepartment of Geography & Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado Denver, Campus Box 172, P.O. Box 173364, Denver, Colorado 80217-3364, USASearch for other works by this author on:Anne ChinAnne ChinDepartment of Geography & Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado Denver, Campus Box 172, P.O. Box 173364, Denver, Colorado 80217-3364, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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The role of wildfires in the recovery strategy for the endangered southern California steelheadAuthor(s)Mark Henri CapelliMark Henri CapelliNational Marine Fisheries Service, West Coast Region, California Coastal Office, 113 Harbor Way, Suite 150, Room 106, Santa Barbara, California 93109, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Impacts of beaver dams on riverscape burn severity during megafires in the Rocky Mountain region, western United StatesAuthor(s)Emily Fairfax;Emily FairfaxDepartment of Geography, Environment, and Society, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, 267 S 19th Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USASearch for other works by this author on:Alexa Whipple;Alexa WhippleMethow Beaver Project, 50 Twisp River Road, Twisp, Washington 98856, USASearch for other works by this author on:Joe M. Wheaton;Joe M. WheatonDepartment of Watershed Sciences, Utah State University, 0160 Old Main Hill, Logan, Utah 84322-0160, USASearch for other works by this author on:Brandon Osorio;Brandon OsorioDepartment of Environmental Science and Resource Management, California State University Channel Islands, 1 University Drive, Camarillo, California 93012, USASearch for other works by this author on:Joe Miller;Joe MillerDepartment of Environmental Science and Resource Management, California State University Channel Islands, 1 University Drive, Camarillo, California 93012, USASearch for other works by this author on:Keitreice Kirksey;Keitreice KirkseyDepartment of Environmental Science and Resource Management, California State University Channel Islands, 1 University Drive, Camarillo, California 93012, USASearch for other works by this author on:Natalie Perez;Natalie PerezDepartment of Environmental Science and Resource Management, California State University Channel Islands, 1 University Drive, Camarillo, California 93012, USASearch for other works by this author on:Jordan T. Gilbert;Jordan T. GilbertDepartment of Watershed Sciences, Utah State University, 0160 Old Main Hill, Logan, Utah 84322-0160, USASearch for other works by this author on:Chris E. JordanChris E. JordanNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, 2032 SE OSU Drive, Newport, Oregon 97365, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Biogeomorphic processes, spatial heterogeneity, and river corridor resilience to stand-killing wildfireAuthor(s)Ellen Wohl;Ellen WohlDepartment of Geosciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1482, USASearch for other works by this author on:Anna Marshall;Anna MarshallDepartment of Geosciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1482, USASearch for other works by this author on:Julianne Scamardo*;Julianne Scamardo*Department of Geosciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1482, USA
*Department of Geography and Geosciences, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont 05405, USA.
Search for other works by this author on:Sara RathburnSara RathburnDepartment of Geosciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-1482, USASearch for other works by this author on: