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Last updated: April 25, 2022 @4:58 pm
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Dr. Kira Hoffman, PhD

NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow
Faculty of Forestry
Vancouver Campus
Fields
Biodiversity, Conservation, Forestry
Expertise

Landscape ecology, fire history reconstruction

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kira.hoffman@bvcentre.ca
phone: 250–876–8440
kirahoffman.com
Twitter/ @kiramhoffman
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Are outdated forest policies encouraging forest fire disasters?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

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