Fire University

Fire University

Dr. Marcus Lashley & Dr. Carolina Baruzzi

Episodes 45
Avg. Duration 53m
Activity Sporadic
Since Dec 2020
Latest Episode Jan 2025

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About This Podcast

Fire University is a science-based podcast covering the latest research in fire ecology and how it relates to management of wildlife and plant communities.

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Recent Episodes

S1E45 The Impact of Fire on Biodiversity | #45

Jan 31, 2025 43m

Dr. Luke Kelly, Associate Professor in Quantitative Ecology at the University of Melbourne, joins us to discuss his research on fire and biodiversity in Australia, focusing on the diverse ecosystems,…

S1E44 Fire and Carbon | #44

Oct 15, 2024 43m

We are joined by Dr. Adam Pellegrini, Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge, to better understand how ecosystems respond to global change. Dr.…

S1E43 Impacts of Megafires on Wildlife Communities | #43

Sep 16, 2024 45m

Dr. Kendall Calhoun of UCLA and UC Davis joins us to discuss the impact of megafires on wildlife communities. We delve into what defines a megafire, explore his research on wildlife and habitat…

S1E42 Building Trust and Collaboration in Fire Science | #42

Jul 31, 2024 47m

Dr. Molly Hunter joins us to discuss her work with the Joint Fire Science Program and the Fire Science Exchange Network, two organizations established to support fireland science research, provide…

S1E41 Wetlands, herps, and fire…oh my! | #41

Jun 29, 2024 46m

Kim Sash, the Biological Monitoring Coordinator for Tall Timbers Research Station, joins us to shed light on how fire shapes reptilian and amphibian habitat, the challenges of applying fire regimes…

S1E40 Fire-fueling fungi | #40

May 14, 2024 1h 10m

Dr. Ben Sikes, Associate Professor of Microbial Ecology at the University of Kansas, joins us to shed light on the fascinating relationships between fungi and fire. Learn of the interconnection…

S1E39 Fire in the herblands | #39

Dec 20, 2023 1h 1m

Carolina and Marcus sit down with Ciera Rhodes of Quail Forever to discuss the importance of using fire when managing for gamebirds, programs and agencies available to assist landowners with…

S1E38 Canadian wildfires | #38

Oct 25, 2023 49m

Dr. Anthony Taylor, Associate Professor of Forest Management at the University of New Brunswick, joins Carolina to discuss the Canadian wildfires, the implications of climate change on our ecological…

S1E37 Finding fires lightning fast | #37

Jul 26, 2023 1h 1m

Dr. Istvan Kereszy joins Marcus and Carolina to discuss his company: Fire Neural Network. Learn how artificial intelligence is used to detect high-risk lightning, how it is currently being applied to…

S1E36 Introducing co-host of Fire University | #36

Jun 15, 2023 42m

We welcome Dr. Carolina Baruzzi, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology & Management at the University of Florida, who joins Marcus as our new co-host of Fire University! Hear about their…

S1E35 Fire coordination and education | #35

Feb 15, 2023 46m

Marcus is joined by Jenn Fawcett, Extension Associate & SERPPAS Prescribed Fire Work Group Coordinator for NC State University. Join as they discuss the various avenues of education and…

S1E34 #34 | Outreach programs in fire science, ft. Laurel Kays

Jan 25, 2023 51m

Marcus is joined by Laurel Kays, Fire Learning Network Manager of The Nature Conservancy. Learn of the programs and networking support in which fire professionals are helping landowners to understand…

S1E33 #33 | Ecosystem services of fire, ft. Dr. Kevin Robertson

Dec 07, 2022 51m

Dr. Marcus Lashley is joined by Dr. Kevin Robertson, Fire Ecology Research Scientist at Tall Timbers Research Station. Listen as they discuss Dr. Robertson's recent research assessing how fire…

S1E32 #32 | Bighorn sheep and fire heterogeneity, ft. Dr. Victoria Donovan

Oct 31, 2022 53m

In this episode of Fire University, Marcus chats with Dr. Victoria Donovan, Assistant Professor of Forest Management at the University of Florida. Join as they discuss her past research understanding…

S1E31 #31 | A conversation with fire experts from all over the U.S.

Sep 14, 2022 1h 50m

Earlier this year, we created an online Fire Training Course to teach and train participants on how to use prescribed fire to reach land management objectives. We had fire experts join a panel…

S1E30 #30 | Rising tick populations….is it deer or fire? ft. Dr. Carolina Baruzzi

Aug 15, 2022 1h 32m

Whether it's from fear of red meat allergy or Lyme's disease, it's safe to say that most people don't hope to find a tick on them during routine checks. In this episode, Marcus introduces longtime…

S1E29 #29 | Management activities in the July heat, ft. Dr. Will Gulsby

Jul 05, 2022 53m

The species you hunt need habitat year round. Now is a key time to evaluate your habitat management outcomes and plan for upcoming applications. Join Marcus as he chats with old friend and colleague…

S1E28 #28 | Fire creates unique habitat features, ft. Dr. Chitwood & Dr. Elmore

Jun 14, 2022 1h 3m

We talk a lot about the aspects of habitat that wildlife use the most…but what about the unique habitat features wildlife use infrequently but are critical to their survival? For this episode, Marcus…

S1E27 #27 | Fire as a tool to increase nutrient availability for fawns and lactating does, ft. Dr. Bronson Strickland

May 31, 2022 1h 8m

Providing lactating does and their fawns with high-quality forage and cover is integral for both their nutrition and survival. In the southeast, fire is one of the leading management tools used to…

S1E26 #26 |The thumbnail history of fire on the planet, ft. Dr. Stephen Pyne

May 10, 2022 49m

In today's episode, @DrDisturbance chats with Dr. Stephen Pyne, author and professor at Arizona State University who specializes in fire history. Come travel back in time as he walks us through the…

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