WCS

Forest Fire Ecology and Management

Dr. Adam Coates                       Virginia Tech Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation

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​Mission

To advance global wildland fire science and management through applied research and
​the training of new wildland fire managers and scientists
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​ABOUT Dr. Coates

Dr. Adam Coates maintains an active research program focused primarily on fire ecology in the eastern United States. This includes elements of fire behavior, fuels, fire effects, silviculture, and restoration ecology

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​Projects & People

Learn more about the projects and people currently working in the fire ecology program at Virginia Tech
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​Research

Learn more about past research projects and publications

​Check out our Summer 2019 Virginia Tech magazine feature

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Wildland Fire

Learn more about wildland fire
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Courses

Information on the fire ecology courses offered in the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech
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Partners

Learn more about those we partner with to advance wildland fire science and management

Did You Know?

Fire has influenced many portions of eastern US landscapes for centuries

​Table Mountain pine is a fire dependent species found in the eastern US

Prescribed fire can be used to maintain habitats for many wildlife species, such as the gopher tortoise and red-cockaded woodpecker

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​Contact Information:
Email - [email protected]   
Phone - (540) 231-5676  
​Address - 450 Latham Hall,  Blacksburg, VA 24061


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