Modeling the Effect of Fire on Aquatic Systems
External Tool Authors: Dr. Lee Benda; Dr. Dan Miller; Kevin Andras; Dr. Sam Litschert; Paul Bigelow; Carol Coho; Lynne Miller; Dr. Jon Callahan
Description
These models predict the potential of fire to alter critical in-stream salmon habitat by modeling a fire's potential to facilitate delivery of fine sediments and large wood to stream channels. They are based on the geomorphology of stream channels combined with complex models of fire behavior and fire intensity across the landscape.
Purpose and Scope
TerrainWorks Virtual Watersheds, assessment packages and analysis tools are designed to be accessible for government agencies, NGOs, watershed councils,as well as private sector clients.
- supporting resource use (forestry, fisheries)
- informing restoration
- advancing conservation
- defining environmental liabilities
- managing risks
- mapping potential for extreme events
NetMap is designed to specifically address how and where environmental liabilities overlap with important habitats and the built infrastructure in the context of landscape topography, river systems, aquatic habitats, erosion, wildfire, vegetation, and climate (and climate change). Analyses can be conducted at multiple scales ranging from individual stream reaches and hillsides to entire river networks, watersheds, national forests, landscapes, states and regions.
Training Requirements
TerrainWorks (NetMap) offers over 800 pages of online technical help materials to support use of the analysis tools and includes instructions on the use of each tool with illustrative examples and other pertinent material covering the science and technology. See Full Technical Help.