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September 2026
KUNR Public Radio: Prescribed burns cut giant sequoia deaths in half.
Reporting on work conducted in collaboration with forest managers at Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest
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Our research aims to both quantify and find solutions to improve the odds of forest persistence potential. We develop observational and experimental studies that combine foundational ecological theory with evolving issues in forest management and conservation. Researchers in the lab utilize permanent plot networks, field sampling, and field/greenhouse experiments to investigate the influence of local adaptation, climate, and disturbance on forest resilience and long-term persistence potential. We are particularly interested in identifying species-specific traits that may confer resilience and in quantifying adaptive capacity at both the species and population levels. Baby trees are our jam - we plant them widely, assist them in migration, and track their success under natural and experimental conditions. Baby tree love!
We work across a gradient of landscape scales - from a local study of prolonged drought effects on coastal conifer demography to a Sierra Nevada-wide silvicultural experiment testing the resilience, resistance, and adaptive capacity of the mixed-conifer forest. Most projects include a permanent plot network to facilitate long-term monitoring of forest ecosystem change over time. Our science is very applied, and we work closely with local land managers and researchers to promote forest persistence potential.
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August 2026
MyNews4: Prescribed burns key to giant sequoia survival
FERAL research demonstrates fuel reduction efficacy for protecting ancient groves.
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August 2026
Giant sequoia research featured in Nevada Today
Work, led by Bryant Nagelson, highlights the effectiveness of active forest management in reducing wildfire risk to large giant sequoias.
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April 2026
Dr. Sarah Bisbing presents on 'Assisted Gene Flow'
California Native Plant Society
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December 2025
AMEX on Cal Fire TV
Learn more about our ongoing research at Jackson Demonstration State Forest
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September 2023
Dr. Sarah Bisbing on the Sagebrushers Podcast
Discussing forest persistence, climate adaptation, and our latest lab research at UNR.
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June 2019
Dr. Sarah Bisbing quoted in KNPR highlight of prescribed burning
The importance of returning fire to the landscape.
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Office: Little Valley Research Station
Lab: FA 308 | [email protected]
University of Nevada, Reno | 1664 N. Virginia Street, Reno 89557
Office: Little Valley Research Station
Lab: FA 308 | [email protected]
University of Nevada, Reno | 1664 N. Virginia Street, Reno 89557