SEFS in the News: January, 2024

Browse recent mentions of SEFS researchers in the news. Have news to share? Send your updates to sefscomm@uw.edu.

California grizzlies weren’t as giant and threatening as people once thought, Alex Mcinturf
Christina Owen, director of the University of Washington Botanic Gardens, was featured in a Seattle Times article on an exhibit at the Washington Park Arboretum [paywall]. 

Post-fire recovery is faster than expected in the forests of the western Cascades, SEFS-led study finds

New research published by the SEFS Harvey Lab looks at how forests west of the Cascade crest in Washington and northern Oregon are recovering from recent large and severe fires. The answer? 

SEFS Associate Professor featured in Seattle Times article about redwood forests in WA

SEFS Associate Professor Greg Ettl was featured in a Seattle Times article about redwood forests in the Pacific Northwest. As drier conditions, rising temperatures, and wildfire impact native tree species in the region, coast redwoods may become more common due to their decay-, fire- and disease-resistant nature. 

Washington Rare Plant Care and Conservation program highlighted on Cascade PBS Series

The Washington Rare Plant Care and Conservation program, featuring Rare Care Program Manager Wendy Gibble was highlighted in a series called Human Elements on Cascade PBS. The episode focused on the Miller Seed Vault and the impact of habitat loss, industrialization, invasive species and climate change on rare plants. 

SEFS researchers contribute to publications on smoke hazards from prescribed burns in California

SEFS Research Associate Professor Ernesto Alvarado was a co-author on two recent publications that help forest managers assess risk from prescribed burns in California’s Central Sierra range. Co-author Joe Wilkins, Assistant Professor at Howard University, was a postdoc in Alvarado’s lab during the research. 

SEFS remembers College of Forest Resources faculty member, Fiorenzo Ugolini

We are saddened to share the news that a former College of Forest Resources faculty member, Fiorenzo Ugolini, passed away on November 22, 2023, at age 94. Fiorenzo is fondly remembered by students, colleagues, and friends for his passion, positive influence, and his extraordinary work on soil development in temperate, boreal, and arctic soils. 

SEFS Seminar Series 2024

The SEFS Seminar Series has returned, featuring weekly presentations from SEFS and UW researchers and affiliates. Check back for additional details throughout the semester.
Location: Anderson 207/Forest Club Room
January 17th: Dr. 

Employee Spotlight: Tricia O’Hara, SEFS Grants Coordinator

Get to know SEFS staff! This series provides an opportunity to find out more about SEFS staff members — what they do in their daily job and how they spend their time outside the office. 

SEFS Professor Emeritus publishes book on plant growth with Oxford University Press

SEFS Professor Emeritus E. David Ford authored a book entitled “The Dynamics of Plant Growth” with Oxford University Press last month. The book integrates morphology, physiology, and development to describe the dynamic process that control plant growth. 

SEFS in the news: December 2023

Browse recent mentions of SEFS researchers in the news. Have news to share? Send your updates to sefscomm@uw.edu.

Perry Acworth, UW Farm manager, was featured in a Seattle Times article about the value of vermiculture in gardening.