[PCA] Maladaptive responses to climate change and wildfire in the West?

[Patricia_DeAngelis at fws.gov]

A colleague 'heard-tell' of a scenario out West pertaining to management 
activities intended to reduce the impact/intensity/frequency of wildfires 
(esp. in the face of changing climates) and increase safety for 
surrounding human populations, whereby understory clearing has been done 
so thoroughly that it has resulted in negative impacts on wildlife that 
may supercede the impacts of wildfires and climate change.

Are any listserve members aware of published or peer-reviewed documents 
regarding this issue?

Thanks,
Patricia

Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.
Botanist, Division of Scientific Authority-US Fish & Wildlife Service
Chair, Medicinal Plant Working Group-Plant Conservation Alliance
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 110
Arlington, VA  22203
703-358-1708 x1753
FAX: 703-358-2276

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