The Disturbance and Biogeochemistry Research Group from the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) strengthened its collaboration with the Fire Ecology Research Group from the Northeast Forestry University (NEFU, Harbin, China). At the end of September 2024, Adj. Prof. Kajar Köster visited NEFU facilities in Harbin, the Wildland Fire Behavior Research Laboratory near Harbin, and study areas […]

A new paper by Köster et al (2024) gives information regarding surface fires (dominant in Northern Europe), and how surface fires of different severities could affect post-fire soil greenhouse gas emissions. The results of the study show that fire severity, time since fire and post-fire changes in soil temperature were the main factors driving forest floor […]

The 2-year post-doc position deals with disturbance ecology and biogeochemistry of greenhouse gasses.   The position will be funded by the four-year project “Climate and air quality impacts of boreal forest fires” (Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation). We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with experience in working with soil biogeochemical processes and greenhouse gas […]

A new paper by Köster et al., 2024, compared the potential effects of forest fire through post-fire succession on soil carbon dioxide (CO2) emission rates and soil C turnover time in two fire chronosequences, one with underlying permafrost soil and the other without permafrost. The study demonstrates that forest fires have a profound influence on […]