Seminar Two
The impact of wildfire on ecosystem services: relationships between wildfire, climate change and people
Manchester 24 June 2008
Moorland wildfire.
Relationships between people, climate, the environment and fire are complex. The seminar will review the frequency, timing and distribution of wildfires in the UK. We will examine UKCIP climate change scenarios and their implications for wildfire hazard and risk, managed burns and resulting fire regime. Critical questions to be addressed include how climate change will affect: vegetation vulnerability to fire; visitor pressure and potential sources of ignition; feedbacks between climate, vegetation and fire; and the impacts on ecosystem services of moorlands and heathlands.
Participation
- Main seminar Attendance at the main seminar is by invitation due to funding and group size restrictions. We regret that we cannot accept applications to attend this part of the event.
- Reception and public lecture This evening event is free and open to all. Places are limited so please register as soon as possible using Seminar Two public lecture and reception booking form on the Downloads page).
- Posters are welcome and will be displayed during the pre-lecture reception (details on registration form). Posters from the main seminar session will also be on display.
Programme
- Seminar Two programme (PDF, 35KB) for invited participants. Also available from the Downloads page.
- Public lecture and reception (registration form and flyer on the Downloads page).
17.10 Posters and wine reception, sponsored by the University of Manchester.
18.00 Public lecture and discussion: ‘Wildfire: an American perspective on a global issue’. Jim Smalley, US National Fire Protection Agency. Cordingley Lecture Theatre, ground floor, Humanities Bridgeford Street Building. Abstract available shortly.
19.15 Close.
Travel and Accommodation
Output
Reports and presentations from the whole day’s event will be available here and from downloads page after the seminar.
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