Dr. Kira Hoffman, PhD

NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow

Faculty of Forestry

Vancouver Campus

Fields

Biodiversity, Conservation, Forestry

Contact Information

kira.hoffman@bvcentre.ca

phone: 250-876-8440

kirahoffman.com

Twitter/ @kiramhoffman

Media Contact

Lou Corpuz-Bosshart

Media Relations Specialist

Tel: 604 822 2048

Email: lou.bosshart@ubc.ca

Expertise

Landscape ecology, fire history reconstruction

Languages

English

In the Media

Wildfires of varying intensity can be good for biodiversity – Quanta Magazine, November 2021 Yes, we can save B.C. from the worst wildfires — here’s how – Times Colonist op-ed, November 2021 Are outdated forest policies encouraging forest fire disasters? – Business Examiner, October 2021 Did a Train Start the Lytton Fire? – Tyee, July 2021 As climate change increases the risk of fires, Canada’s approach to wildfire management isn’t working – Globe & Mail op-ed, July 2021 Climate change will bring longer wildfire seasons, more areas burned: expert – Canadian Press via Globe and Mail, CBC, Global, July 2021