Laboratory of Fire Ecology & Savanna Conservation

In the Veldman Lab at Texas A&M University, we study relationships among plant species, ecosystem functions, and human-induced environmental change. Fire – both as an ancient evolutionary force and as a management tool – is central to our research on the conservation of tropical and subtropical savannas and forests. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, outreach to environmental organizations, and partnerships with land managers, we work to improve public policies that impact fire-dependent ecosystems and human livelihoods.