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Understanding Wildfires and Ecosystem Resilience in Yellowstone National Park

Delve into the consequences of wildfires on species, plants, and ecosystems in Yellowstone National Park. Explore the impact of fire suppression, the Chaparral, Prairie, Needleleaf Forest, and the 1988 summer of major fires. Witness the media coverage and surprising post-fire recovery.

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Understanding Wildfires and Ecosystem Resilience in Yellowstone National Park

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  1. Class 13a: Fire ecology

  2. Wildfire

  3. Wildfire consequences: species • Animals • Plants

  4. Wildfire consequences: ecosystems • Temporary disturbance

  5. To fight or not to fight? • When fires are suppressed, material builds up

  6. Chaparral (S. CA)

  7. Prairie/steppe (Midwest)

  8. Needleleaf forest (Rocky Mts.)

  9. Yellowstone National Park • The first National Park • Ecosystem reliant on fire

  10. Yellowstone National Park • 1988 summer unusually dry and hot • 13 major fires (8 human-caused)

  11. Yellowstone National Park • Media coverage largely negative • But recovery was faster than expected

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