Sheena Sidhu, PhD
@sheenabees.bsky.social
Stewardship Scientist - Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve ('Ootchamin 'Ooyakma) @ Stanford University. Entomology, Forest Health, Conservation, Restoration, Ecology! 🐝🌲🌎And bringing good fire back to our landscape 🔥
Great resource! Thank you!
July 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Great resource! Thank you!
Followed by afternoon deer! #JasperRidge
January 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Followed by afternoon deer! #JasperRidge
The prescribed burn was a continuation of vegetative fuel reduction work we started in 2023 following the Stanford Wildfire Management Plan. Next up is continued monitoring and maintenance of our fuel break & shaded fuel break to mitigate wildfire risk AND maintain ecological integrity. Stay tuned!
December 20, 2024 at 11:08 PM
The prescribed burn was a continuation of vegetative fuel reduction work we started in 2023 following the Stanford Wildfire Management Plan. Next up is continued monitoring and maintenance of our fuel break & shaded fuel break to mitigate wildfire risk AND maintain ecological integrity. Stay tuned!
It was also amazing that we found a rare endemic plant reemerge in the burned area after decades of not being observed at the preserve- Western Bewildering Bushmallow
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Intentional burning awakens a fire follower: a botanical account | Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve
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December 20, 2024 at 11:03 PM
It was also amazing that we found a rare endemic plant reemerge in the burned area after decades of not being observed at the preserve- Western Bewildering Bushmallow
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I am also very proud of my intern, Zander Opperman, who wrote a report to assess the cultural changes and collaboration required to bring good fire to university lands. He also participated in the burn crew as a certified type II wildland firefighter!
December 20, 2024 at 11:01 PM
I am also very proud of my intern, Zander Opperman, who wrote a report to assess the cultural changes and collaboration required to bring good fire to university lands. He also participated in the burn crew as a certified type II wildland firefighter!
Lots of cool research was integrated into this burn event where scientist looked at pre/post burn conditions to study biogeochemical responses, soil isotopes, moisture, entomopathogenic organisms, seed and veg recovery, smoke particulates, and nutrient & metal concentrations in water & sediment.
December 20, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Lots of cool research was integrated into this burn event where scientist looked at pre/post burn conditions to study biogeochemical responses, soil isotopes, moisture, entomopathogenic organisms, seed and veg recovery, smoke particulates, and nutrient & metal concentrations in water & sediment.
And local news! MAJOR APPRECIATION for the AMAZING Burn Crew and Burn Boss (Phil Dye) that made this happen! abc7news.com/california-w...
Here's how Stanford researchers are studying wildfires to mitigate risk as fire season approaches
You may have noticed some smoke along the Peninsula Monday in the Portola Valley. It was deliberate.
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December 20, 2024 at 10:49 PM
And local news! MAJOR APPRECIATION for the AMAZING Burn Crew and Burn Boss (Phil Dye) that made this happen! abc7news.com/california-w...
This was also featured in the Stanford Report news.stanford.edu/stories/2024...
Fire at Jasper Ridge honors the past, present, and future
Prescribed burns return to the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve ('Ootchamin 'Ooyakma) as the university expands its understanding of land stewardship and wildfire risk mitigation practices.
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December 20, 2024 at 10:48 PM
This was also featured in the Stanford Report news.stanford.edu/stories/2024...