April 10, 2024
UC Irvine scientists publish article in journal Ecology on the relationship between drought, wildfires, and invasive species
A recent study led by UC Irvine ecologist Sarah Kimball shows how drought combines with fire to promote invasive grasses in the southern California wildland-urban interface. The paper is available open access in the journal Ecology. UCI News also interviewed Dr. Kimball about the research, which was conducted by a team of UCI scientists.
Image: UC Irvine ecologist Sarah Kimball studies plant responses to wildfire and climate change. Photo credit: Steven Allison
September 6, 2023
UC Irvine leads regional project to reduce climate change risks in California
A $5.5 million grant from the UC Office of the President supports the formation of the Wildland-Urban Interface Climate Action Network (WUICAN), with the goal of creating knowledge and climate solutions that ensure a resilient relationship between society and wild landscapes. By leveraging innovative climate research, land stewardship and educational projects, WUICAN will produce science-based and community-driven best practices for dealing with climate risks. Read more…
WUICAN acknowledges our presence on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Acjachemen and Tongva Peoples, who still hold strong cultural, spiritual, and physical ties to this region.
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