Listen "123. Chris Dicus: Good Fire, Bad Fire"
Episode Synopsis
Dr. Chris Dicus, Louisiana Tech alum and a professor of Wildland Fire and Fuels Management at Cal Poly, talks about his early interest in wildlife and his decision to study at Tech. Dicus shares his career path, including his work on the Black Saturday fires in Australia and the multiple wildfire outbreaks in California. He emphasizes the importance of holistic fire management, involving various disciplines, and the need for resilient community design. He also shares his thoughts on the future of fire science and reasons to be optimistic about a changing world.
Forest and Fire Sciences at Cal Poly
Website: 1894.latech.edu/beyond/
Email: [email protected]
Forest and Fire Sciences at Cal Poly
Website: 1894.latech.edu/beyond/
Email: [email protected]
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