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Fire University

Fire University

Dr. Marcus Lashley & Dr. Carolina Baruzzi

Fire University is a science-based podcast covering the latest research in fire ecology and how it relates to management of wildlife and plant communities.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Fire University episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Fire University for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Fire University episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Fire University - Introducing co-host of Fire University | #36
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06/15/23 • 42 min

We welcome Dr. Carolina Baruzzi, Assistant Professor of Wildlife Ecology & Management at the University of Florida, who joins Marcus as our new co-host of Fire University! Hear about their previous work together, Dr. Baruzzi’s research interests, and their ideas for the series moving forward.

Resources from the episode:

Dr. Carolina Baruzzi (wildlandmgmt) (Academic Profile)

Dr. Marcus Lashley (DrDisturbance) (Academic Profile)

Have suggestions for future episodes? Send us your feedback! (here)

Check out our newest podcast, Wild Turkey Science!

Enroll now in our free, online fire course. Available to all.

This podcast is supported by listener donations - thank you for being a part of this effort.

For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube.

Music by Artlist.io

Produced and edited by Charlotte Nowak

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Dr. Marcus Lashley is joined by Dr. Kevin Robertson, Fire Ecology Research Scientist at Tall Timbers Research Station. Listen as they discuss Dr. Robertson’s recent research assessing how fire affects the restoration of pine savannas over a 100 year period. Research study discussed: Pine savanna restoration on agricultural landscapes: The path back to native savanna ecosystem services

Dr. Kevin Robertson

Dr. Marcus Lashley- @DrDisturbance

Enroll now in our free fire course.

This podcast is supported by listener donations - thank you for being a part of this effort.

For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube.

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In this episode of Fire University, Marcus chats with Dr. Victoria Donovan, Assistant Professor of Forest Management at the University of Florida. Join as they discuss her past research understanding the roles of fire dynamics across plant and animal communities, as well as future research programs to continue understanding how fire shapes communities within spatio-temporal scales.

Dr. Victoria Donovan

The Donovan Lab

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Dr. Marcus Lashley - @DrDisturbance - @ufdeerlab

Enroll now in our free wildland fire course. Available to all!

This podcast is supported by listener donations - thank you for being a part of this effort.

For more information, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube!

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Earlier this year, we created an online Fire Training Course to teach and train participants on how to use prescribed fire to reach land management objectives. We had fire experts join a panel discussion to answer questions and share their knowledge on the fundamentals of implementing fire and connecting with fire communities. This episode is that panel discussion.

The Fire Training Course remains open, free, and available to all: https://bit.ly/RxFireTraining

This podcast is supported by listener donations - thank you for being a part of this effort.

For more information, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube!

@DrDisturbance - @ufdeerlab

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The species you hunt need habitat year round. Now is a key time to evaluate your habitat management outcomes and plan for upcoming applications. Join Marcus as he chats with old friend and colleague Dr. Will Gulsby, Associate professor at Auburn University, as they discuss what you can do during the July heat.

Dr. Will Gulsby - @dr_will_gulsby - Auburn Deer Lab

Dr. Marcus Lashley - @DrDisturbance - @ufdeerlab

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For more information, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube!

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Providing lactating does and their fawns with high-quality forage and cover is integral for both their nutrition and survival. In the southeast, fire is one of the leading management tools used to increase the quality of white-tailed deer habitat. For this episode, Marcus sits down with deer expert Dr. Bronson Strickland of the MSU Deer Lab to discuss details on what factors play a role in creating good-quality habitat for lactating does and their fawns.

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This podcast is supported by donations from our listeners. If you’d like to help, click here to donate today!

Dr. Marcus Lashley | @DrDisturbance | @ufdeerlab

Dr. Bronson Strickland | @MSUDeerLab

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In today’s episode, @DrDisturbance chats with Dr. Stephen Pyne, author and professor at Arizona State University who specializes in fire history. Come travel back in time as he walks us through the evolution of fire on the North American landscape, human relationship with fire in the environment, and problems we face now and in the future.

Dr. Stephen Pyne : [email protected] | Website | Publications

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Dr. Marcus Lashley: @DrDisturbance

UF DEER Lab: @ufdeerlab

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Fire University - #24 | Turkey habitat timeline, ft. Ryan Basinger
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03/11/22 • 69 min

It’s the 5th and final day of #WildTurkeyWeek, and to wrap it up we’ve brought on hunting lease manager and wildlife biologist Ryan Basinger of Westervelt Wildlife Services. This episode puts you in the shoes of a landowner managing a 25 year old loblolly pine stand. How do your strategies change depending on targeted species and what are the trade-offs involved? Tune in to find out this and more as Ryan breaks down why and how integral fire is to the success of future turkey habitat.

Westervelt Wildlife Services: https://westerveltwildlife.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/westerveltwildlife

Email: [email protected]

What is #WildTurkeyWeek? In celebration of turkey season 2022, we’re bringing you a NEW episode EVERY day talkin’ everything TURKEYS! Be sure to follow @DrDisturbance @ufdeerlab to catch the latest science and information on gobblers that you won’t want to miss!

Want to help fund ongoing research at the UF DEER Lab? Click here to donate today!

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For Day 4 of #WildTurkeyWeek, we’ve brought on Ted DeVos, co-owner of Bach and DeVos Forestry and Wildlife Services. Ted has over 22 years of experience helping landowners as a consulting forester and wildlife biologist. In this episode, he breaks down the vital components of turkey habitat management, the resources and programs available to landowners wanting to use prescribed fire, and the responsibility that we as private landowners hold for the future success of this species.

Bach & DeVos Forestry And Wildlife Services, Inc: https://bachanddevos.com/wp/

Bach and DeVos Facebook: @BachAndDevosForestryAndWildlifeServices

What is #WildTurkeyWeek? In celebration of turkey season 2022, we’re bringing you a NEW episode EVERY day talkin’ everything TURKEYS! Be sure to follow @DrDisturbance @ufdeerlab to catch the latest science and information on gobblers that you won’t want to miss!

Want to help fund ongoing research at the UF DEER Lab? Click here to donate today!

For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter , YouTube

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Fire University - Wetlands, herps, and fire…oh my! | #41
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06/29/24 • 46 min

Kim Sash, the Biological Monitoring Coordinator for Tall Timbers Research Station, joins us to shed light on how fire shapes reptilian and amphibian habitat, the challenges of applying fire regimes to wetland management, and how fire is used to help conserve these fascinating creatures.

Resources:

Kim Sash Contact, Tall Timbers

Dr. Carolina Baruzzi wildlandmgmt, Academic Profile

Dr. Marcus Lashley DrDisturbance, Academic Profile

Have suggestions for future episodes? Send us your feedback! (here)

Check out our newest podcast, Wild Turkey Science!

Enroll now in our free, online fire course. Available to all.

This podcast is supported by listener donations - thank you for being a part of this effort.

For more information, follow UF DEER Lab on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube.

Music by Dr. David Mason and Artlist.io

Produced and edited by Charlotte Nowak

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FAQ

How many episodes does Fire University have?

Fire University currently has 45 episodes available.

What topics does Fire University cover?

The podcast is about Ecology, Management, Research, Nature, Wildlife, Podcasts, Fire, Education, Science and Biology.

What is the most popular episode on Fire University?

The episode title 'Finding fires lightning fast | #37' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Fire University?

The average episode length on Fire University is 56 minutes.

How often are episodes of Fire University released?

Episodes of Fire University are typically released every 28 days.

When was the first episode of Fire University?

The first episode of Fire University was released on Dec 1, 2020.

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