Collaborative Research: FIRE-MODEL: Using multitemporal ecosystem energetics to understand changes to fuels and future fire regimes

Wildfire is a key process for many types of ecosystems. Over the past century, however, fire activity has changed dramatically. One important driver of this shift has been the accumulation of flammable materials, such as fallen leaves and dead wood, that provide fuel for wildfires. Despite its importance, fuel accumulation remains difficult to…