friday october 24 - 19:00

Discover the role of fire in shaping healthy forests, with insights from expert Nick Lopoukhine, retired Parks Canada fire ecologist and longtime Gatineau Park researcher

  • The basics of fire – what it is, and how it behaves
  • Fire regimes – natural patterns of occurrence and intensity
  • Vegetation responses – how different plants and ecosystems adapt or recover after fire
  • Principles of fire management – balancing ecological benefits with safety and protection
The presentation will conclude with a discussion of Gatineau Park, exploring how these principles apply to our region and to the Conservation Plan currently in preparation.
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The talk will be in English, with questions welcome in French or English