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Understanding soil loss after wildfires in the Nechako watershed using fallout radionuclides
This project evaluates the impact of wildfires on erosion and carbon movement in forests of northern British Columbia. It uses a novel method, plutonium isotopes (239+240Pu) to quantify soil erosion processes after fire. Two interns will conduct field and lab research to understand how long erosion continues after wildfires and where the sediment in rivers originates. The project supports community-driven priorities identified by the Cheslatta Carrier Nation and will provide data to guide land restoration and forest management. It brings together the University of Northern British Columbia’s expertise in soil geochemistry and erosion modeling with the University of Zurich’s strengths in radionuclide tracing and soil landscape analysis. This collaboration strengthens student training, international research exchange, and contributes to addressing climate-related challenges in Canada and beyond.
Faculty Supervisor:
Diogo Spinola
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Partner:
University of Zurich
Discipline:
Earth science
Sector:
Forestry; Water; Environmental Science and Technology
University:
University of Northern British Columbia
Program:
Globalink Research Award
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Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.