Dave Calkin
Forest Economist
Rocky Mountain Research Station
My favorite science experience is working with forest fire managers to apply economic concepts. Applying these concepts helps us understand how best to balance taxpayers’ costs of managing wildfires against the changes to natural resources that come from wildlfires.
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USDA Forest Service: Dave Calkin
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