Wildfire in Savanna Ecosystems I: Definitions and Diversity

Savannas are fire-prone ecosystems that occur across multiple biomes and vary enormously in climate, vegetation, and human history. This webinar explores the diversity of savanna ecosystems, the drivers of change affecting them, and the consequences of different management policies and approaches. Speakers identified gaps in science and data that must be addressed to improve our understanding of fire dynamics in these ecosystem types.

Moderated by:

• Dr. Alexandra Syphard, co-founder of the Global Wildfire Collective and Senior Research Scientist, Conservation Biology Institute

Speakers include:

• Dr. Caroline Lehmann – Chair of Plant Ecology and Biogeography, University of Edinburgh, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
• Dr. Abigail Croker – Postdoctoral Research Associate, Centre for BioComplexity, High Meadows Environmental Institute
• Amos Chege Muthiuru – PhD Candidate, Department of Geography, King’s College London
• Dr. Sally Archibald – Professor, School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand

This webinar took place on April 28, 2026