Todd Rawlinson
A scientist who studies wildlife, including what they eat, how they
reproduce, and how they use their habitat.
Pacific Southwest Research Station
While studying forest habitats, wildlife species, and wildland fires, we now understand that the greatest risk to most forest species is catastrophic, high-intensity wildfire. During my career, I have learned that corridors or pathways to wet meadows can play a key role in buffering or helping with natural disturbances such as fire. These nutrient-rich environments provide vital food and habitat for many insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Moderate- to low-intensity fire can displace wildlife species for short periods of time, but wet meadows can provide a “recovery zone” for many species like spotted owls during fire disturbances.
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USDA Forest Service: Todd Rawlinson
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