Chad Hanson
A scientist who studies the origins of wildland fire and its relationship to the living and nonliving environment.
Forest Ecologist
Non Forest Service
My favorite experiences as a scientist are when I’m doing field work in burned forest habitat. I like working in fire areas where most of the trees were killed by fire. Many people assume that these areas are somehow damaged. In reality, the sights and sounds of native wildlife species, especially birds, are more evident in these types of forests than in others.
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Trees that are dead but still standing are called snags. Even though snags are dead, they are still are important parts of the forest. Snags provide benefits to the environment,...Pecking Order: What Types of Post-Fire Snag Areas Do Woodpeckers Prefer?
Trees that are dead but still standing are called snags. Even though snags are dead, they are still are important parts of the forest. Snags provide benefits to the environment,...
