Flames in the Forest: Fire Management and Science

U of T alumni and friends are invited to a special talk and Q&A on

Flames in the Forest: Fire Management and Science

Thursday October 5, 2023
7:00pm – 8:00pm EDT
Online
Free

Presented by:

Professor Mike Wotton
Institute of Forestry and Conservation
Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design
University of Toronto

Professor Mike Wotton will contrast fires in Canada with those we see in other fire-prone locations around the world. This will serve as a foundation for discussing the complex task of managing wildfires in Canada’s vast forested landscape, striking a balance between safeguarding the public and allowing fire to fulfill its natural role wherever possible.