Free Seminar Jan. 31/20: Cumulative Effects of Forest Disturbance on Hydrology in the BC Interior – Dr. Adam Wei
Join us for a free seminar presented by Dr. Adam Wei on: Cumulative Effects of Forest Disturbance on Hydrology in the BC Interior On January 31, 2020 from 3:30pm – 4:30pm in the Science Building (SCI337) at UBC Okanagan Understanding the cumulative effects of forest disturbance on hydrology is critical for reducing environmental risks, protection water supply and […]
Dr. Adam Wei Coordinator for International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) Committee
Dr. Adam Wei is actively engaged with the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO). Dr. Wei has spent years with this international organization synthesizing research and identifying pressing issues, serving as coordinator for a number of task forces. Currently, Dr. Wei is the Coordinator for Hydrologic Processes and Watershed Management Unit and the Task […]
Bad fire seasons can come in bunches, but so can quiet ones.
“Each year is a single case, but overall we’ve got to expect that our fire risk is increasing,” said associate professor David Scott, research chair in watershed management at UBC Okanagan. “We should expect larger areas to burn and that’s the big picture.” The smaller picture is a bit more complex.