My research focuses on:
Restoration and management of prairies, savannas, and forests
Long-term vegetation dynamics
Statistical methods for community ecology
B.A., Biology and Environmental Studies, Dordt University
M.Sc., Plant Ecology, University of Regina
Ph.D., Ecosystem Science (Forestry), Northern Arizona University
Autumn 2026 Admissions: Jon Bakker is currently accepting graduate students for the 2026-27 school year, though space is dependent in part on successful research grant proposals.
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Wildland fire science; fire ecology and management; combustion and fire behavior; carbon emissions; fire and climate change; quantitative modeling; international forestry; traditional ecological knowledge
B.S., Agricultural Engineering with a minor in plant protection, Universidad Autonoma Chapingo, Chapingo, Mexico; M.S., Silviculture and Forest Management, Postgraduate College, Chapingo, Mexico; Ph.D., Wildland Fire Sciences, University of Washington
Autumn 2026-27 Admissions: Please reach out to Professor Alvarado to inquire about their ability to admit new students.
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