Larissa Yocom
Assistant Professor at Agricultural and Resource Economics, Utah State University0 Followers
Bringing a fresh perspective to the complex world of fire ecology and forest management, Dr. Larissa Yocom serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University. She holds a deep passion for understanding the ecological role that fire plays, and her work is central to exploring the intricate connections between climate, fire, and the plants that make up our forests. Her research is truly valuable in helping advance forest management practices, finding ways to work with the beneficial aspects of fire while carefully managing its potential downsides.
Dr. Yocom's expertise spans a wide range of topics within fire ecology. This includes looking at how well fuel treatments actually work, how trees regenerate after a fire, understanding fire behavior itself, and the overall effects fire has on ecosystems. Her current research projects are particularly focused on evaluating the effectiveness of these fuel treatments, which are so important for reducing how severe wildfires can be and helping forests bounce back. She also delves into the dynamics of how trees grow back following wildfires, offering crucial insights into how forests recover and adapt after fire events.
A significant part of Dr. Yocom's research involves examining the relationship between the types of trees and plants in a forest and how fire behaves there. By understanding how different species influence fire dynamics, her work helps develop more effective forest management strategies that can improve both biodiversity and the overall health of the ecosystem. Her research doesn't just stay in academic papers; it has practical implications for the land managers and policymakers who are working hard to implement sustainable ways to care for our forests.
Dr. Yocom's dedication to her field extends warmly into her role as an educator, where she actively teaches and mentors students at Utah State University. Her passion for guiding the next generation of ecologists and forest managers is clear in her engaging teaching style. She thoughtfully integrates her latest research findings into the classroom, providing students with a rich and comprehensive understanding of fire ecology and how it applies in the real world.
Through her innovative research and genuine dedication to education, Dr. Larissa Yocom continues to make meaningful contributions to the field of fire ecology. Her work not only deepens our understanding of fire's vital ecological role but also offers practical, real-world solutions for managing forests in a changing climate. As she continues to explore new frontiers in her research, Dr. Yocom remains a respected figure in the ongoing effort to balance the ecological benefits of fire with the crucial need to protect and sustain our forested landscapes for the future.
External Link www.usu.edu/ Dr. Yocom's expertise spans a wide range of topics within fire ecology. This includes looking at how well fuel treatments actually work, how trees regenerate after a fire, understanding fire behavior itself, and the overall effects fire has on ecosystems. Her current research projects are particularly focused on evaluating the effectiveness of these fuel treatments, which are so important for reducing how severe wildfires can be and helping forests bounce back. She also delves into the dynamics of how trees grow back following wildfires, offering crucial insights into how forests recover and adapt after fire events.
A significant part of Dr. Yocom's research involves examining the relationship between the types of trees and plants in a forest and how fire behaves there. By understanding how different species influence fire dynamics, her work helps develop more effective forest management strategies that can improve both biodiversity and the overall health of the ecosystem. Her research doesn't just stay in academic papers; it has practical implications for the land managers and policymakers who are working hard to implement sustainable ways to care for our forests.
Dr. Yocom's dedication to her field extends warmly into her role as an educator, where she actively teaches and mentors students at Utah State University. Her passion for guiding the next generation of ecologists and forest managers is clear in her engaging teaching style. She thoughtfully integrates her latest research findings into the classroom, providing students with a rich and comprehensive understanding of fire ecology and how it applies in the real world.
Through her innovative research and genuine dedication to education, Dr. Larissa Yocom continues to make meaningful contributions to the field of fire ecology. Her work not only deepens our understanding of fire's vital ecological role but also offers practical, real-world solutions for managing forests in a changing climate. As she continues to explore new frontiers in her research, Dr. Yocom remains a respected figure in the ongoing effort to balance the ecological benefits of fire with the crucial need to protect and sustain our forested landscapes for the future.
Publications
5 - Testing a pyroclimatic hypothesis on the Mexico–United States border,Ecology
Peter Z. Fulé , Larissa L. Yocom , Citlali Cortés Montaño , Donald A. Falk , Julián Cerano , José Villanueva-Díaz ,
, 1830-1840, 2012-08-01
Share Larissa's Profile
