Cameron Edwards Naficy

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1 Cameron Edwards Naficy Department of Geography, 260 UCB University of Colorado Boulder, CO My research interests are in disturbance ecology (especially fire and insects), climate variability, forest mortality processes, tree ecophysiology, and ecological restoration of temperate forests and montane grasslands. I employ dendrochronology, spatial analysis involving satellite imagery, aerial photography and GIS, and physiological evaluation of tree water relations, gas exchange and internal carbon dynamics to address questions related to: 1) the role that natural and human disturbances play in shaping long-term forest dynamics at landscape scales 2) how past and current climate variability affect disturbance processes and individual tree physiology 3) the physiological basis of forest mortality processes 4) the application of disturbance ecology and tree physiology to restoration ecology and forest policy. Geographically, my work is focused in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, USA and in Patagonia. EDUCATION University of Colorado Boulder, CO 2010-present Geography Department, Biogeography Lab Doctoral program University of Montana (Missoula, MT) Division of Biological Sciences, Organismal Biology & Ecology Program M.S. degree with a focus in forest ecology and plant ecophysiology Rice University (Houston, TX) B.A. in Biology PUBLICATIONS Peer-Reviewed Naficy C.E., A. Sala, E. G. Keeling, T. H. DeLuca, J. Graham Interactive effects of historical logging and fire exclusion on ponderosa pine forest structure in the northern Rockies. Ecological Applications 20(7): Naficy C.E., E. G. Keeling, A. Sala. Use of reference ranges of variability in restoration of ponderosa pine/douglas-fir forests with distinct management histories (In prep). Naficy, C. E., T. Kitzberger, S. Diaz. and A. Sala. Gas exchange, carbon balance and water relations of Austrocedrus chilensis and Nothofagus dombeyi in response to drought and temperature stress. (In prep). Non Peer-Reviewed

2 2 Naficy, C. E Current Environment and Behavior. pp In Santa Monica Mountains Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Naficy, C. E Fire Ecology & Management. pp In Santa Monica Mountains Community Wildfire Protection Plan. AWARDS & FELLOWSHIPS Beverly Sears Graduate Student Grant Award, University of Colorado, Boulder 2013 Use of tree ring wood isotopic signatures to infer historical patterns of fire severity in fire prone forests of the Northern Rockies. $1,000. Jerry O Neal National Park Service Student Fellowship 2012 Cross-scale assessment of spatiotemporal patterns and drivers of fire effects in mixed-severity fire regime forests of Larix occidentalis, Glacier National Park. Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, $4,000. U.S. Student Fulbright Fellowship, Argentina 3/2009-4/2010 Developing a predictive mortality model for climate-induced tree mortality in Argentina. U.S. Student Program. $10, 650 for nine months research with Dr. Thomas Kitzberger at the Laboratorio Ecotono, Universidad de Comahue in Bariloche, Argentina. Alaback Brewer Melipal Research Award, University of MT 2008 Award for international research in plant conservation biology & education; $1,367. Clancy Gordon Environmental Scholarship, University of MT 2006 Award to students with demonstrated involvement/activism in applying scientific knowledge towards the resolution of environmental problems; $2,300. GRANTS Veblen, T. T. (PI) and Naficy C. E. (Co-PI). 6/1/ /30/2015. Cross-scale assessment of spatiotemporal patterns and drivers of fire effects in mixed-severity fire regime forests of the Northern Rockies. Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement grant, National Science Foundation, $15,983. Naficy, C. E. and S. Hart. 9/2012. Detecting insect outbreaks using tree growth response. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, University of Colorado, Boulder, $3,000. Rother, M., C. E. Naficy, A. Tepley. 4/2012. Field Methods for Investigating Mixed-Severity Wildfire Regimes of the U.S. Rocky Mountains. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, University of Colorado, Boulder, $3,000. Rother, M., C. E. Naficy, S. Hart. 1/2012. Laboratory Methods for Determining Tree Establishment Dates. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, University of Colorado, Boulder, $3,000. Naficy C. E., A. Tepley, S. Hart. 10/2011. Wildfire, spruce beetles, and undergraduates: An introduction to methods. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, University of Colorado, Boulder, $3,000. Naficy, C. E. 1/2011. Evaluating the physiological basis for climate-induced forest dieback in Nothofagus dombeyi and Austrocedrus chilensis forests, Northern Patagonia, Argentina. British Ecological Society Small Ecological Project Grant. 2,098 (~$3, 415 U.S.).

3 3 Naficy, C. E. 12/2010. Evaluating the physiological basis for climate-induced forest dieback in Nothofagus dombeyi and Austrocedrus chilensis forests, Northern Patagonia, Argentina. Sigma Xi Grants in Aid of Research. $700. Sala, A. & C. E. Naficy. 11/2010. Physiological causes of climate-induced tree mortality in Nothofagus dombeyi and Austrocedrus chilensis forests, Argentina. University of Montana International Activities Fund. $700. Naficy, C. E. & A. Sala Do past logging activities in ponderosa pine/douglas-fir forests exacerbate the effects of fire exclusion? Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Science Grant. $29,000. PRESENTATIONS Naficy, C. E. & E. G. Keeling. An evaluation of the scientific basis for greater management intervention in protected areas. Concurrent Session. George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites; Denver, CO. March 11-15, Naficy, C. E., T. T. Veblen, & P. F. Hessburg. A cross-scale assessment of historical and contemporary fire effects, forest conditions, and tree physiology in mixed-severity fire regime forests of the northern Rockies: Implications for forest restoration. Organized Oral Session. Ecological Society of America; Portland, OR. August 5-10, Kitzberger, T., M. L. Suarez, C. E. Naficy. Massive tree mortality and other ecological processes mediated by climate variation in northern Patagonian forests of Argentina. Centro de Investigacion en Ecosistemas de la Patagonia; Coyhaique, Chile. December 9, Naficy, C. E. & T. Kitzberger. Physiological mechanisms of tree death in Austrocedrus chilensis and Nothofagus dombeyi: hydraulic failure versus carbon starvation. Laboratorio Ecotono, Universidad de Comahue; Bariloche, Argentina. April 23, Naficy, C. E. Understanding the physiological mechanisms of regional scale die off of Austrocedrus chilensis and Nothofagus dombeyi forests in northern Patagonia, Argentina Fulbright Regional Enhancement Seminar; Buenos Aires, Argentina. April 22, Naficy, C. E., A. Sala, E. G. Keeling, & T. DeLuca. Evaluating changes in forest structure and composition associated with unique land use histories: Implications for restoration. University of Montana Organismal Biology & Ecology Seminar Series; Missoula, MT. Oct. 1, Naficy, C. E., A. Sala, E. G. Keeling, & T. DeLuca. Accounting for distinct land use histories in development of restoration strategies for ponderosa pine forest systems. Panel entitled Making Forests Resilient. Western Stewardship Summit; Sun River, OR. September 24-26, Naficy, C. E. & A. Sala. Logging exacerbates the effects of fire exclusion on stand density in ponderosa pine forests of the Northern Rockies over the long term. Contributed oral presentation. Ecological Society of America/Society for Ecological Restoration; San Francisco, CA. August 5-10, Naficy, C. E. & A. Sala. Strong long-term effects of logging in ponderosa pine/douglas-fir forests of the Northern Rockies. University of Montana Organismal Biology & Ecology Seminar Series; Missoula, MT March 28, 2007 Sala, A., C. E. Naficy, & E. G. Keeling. Do past harvesting practices in ponderosa pine forests (Montana)

4 4 influence the response to fire exclusion? Special Session entitled Do past management activities compound the effects of fire exclusion in western forests? 3 rd International Fire Ecology & Management Congress; San Diego, CA. November 13-17, TEACHING EXPERIENCE Instructor: University of Colorado at Boulder, Geography Department 2012 Geography 3351, Biogeography Fall 2012 Teaching Assistant: University of Colorado, Boulder, Geography Department 2010-present Geography 4093, Remote Sensing of the Environment Spring 2013 Geography 1011, Environmental Systems 2: Landscapes & Water Fall 2011 Geography 1001, Environmental Systems 1: Climate & Vegetation Spring 2011 Geography 4430, Conservation Trends Fall 2010 Teaching Assistant: University of Montana, Division of Biological Sciences Biology 100, The Science of Life Fall 2005, Fall 2006, Fall 2007 Biology 109, Diversity of Life Spring 2006, Spring 2007 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Field Technician, Yellowstone Ecological Research Center Summer 2003 Quantified fuel load characteristics for various habitat types as part of a study comparing fire spread models derived from remote sensing and hyperspectral data to those based on traditional field techniques. Field Assistant, Oregon State University Summer 2002 Assisted in field data collection used to test the validity of a lichen species distribution model developed by Dr. Bruce McCune. Research Assistant, Rice University 3/1998-7/2000 and 8/2001-5/2002 Participated in field and greenhouse studies investigating the dynamics of invasions by the exotic Chinese Tallow Tree (Sapium sebiferum) in TX coastal prairies and the mechanisms allowing successful invasion. EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE ABROAD Costa Rica Organization for Tropical Studies, Duke University Spring 2001 Took coursework and fieldwork on tropical ecology, conservation biology, the conservation movement, the origination of parks in Costa Rica, and the Spanish language. Chile University of Chile, Santiago Fall 2000 Took classes on history, Spanish grammar, law and cultural courses and lived with a Chilean host family Mexico Tropical Ecology Field Techniques Course, Rice University Summer 2000 Field-based course in the ecology of tropical systems at Los Tuxtlas Biological Research Station, Mexico PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Journal article reviewer for: Forest Ecology & Management, Ecological Applications

5 5 VOLUNTEER North Fork Preservation Association Board Member 2007-present NFPA is a small, community-based non profit that works to preserve the wild character of Montana s North Fork of the Flathead River Valley, located on the western boundary of Glacier National Park. Montana Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology Vice President Helped develop organizational programs, work plans, membership, and outreach and coordination with state conservation organizations.