A fire ecologist is a scientist who studies the effects of wildfires on ecosystems and works to understand how fire can be managed to benefit both ecosystems and people. Full definition
Penelope Morgan, a professor and fire ecologist at the University of Idaho, said there «is no doubt» changes in climate are contributing to an uptick in fires, especially across the West. (scientificamerican.com)
As Ryan Haugo, a senior fire ecologist with the Nature Conservancy, explained, «It was a traumatizing fire season.» (scientificamerican.com)
«The norm is shifting,» says lead author W. Matt Jolly, a Forest Service fire ecologist. (discovermagazine.com)