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Research Interests
Dr. Cansler studies the effects of disturbance and climate change on ecosystems in western North America, using field data and remote sensing. She is a certified Fire Ecologist with the Association for Fire Ecology, and fire has been continuing theme of her research. Her ecological research interests are broad, including: plant functional traits and community ecology, plant conservation biology, ecosystem biomass/fuel structure, reanalysis of large datasets, and use of active remote sensing for research and management.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, Environmental and Forest Resources, University of Washington
Master, Forest Resources, University of Washington
Bachelor, Willamette University
External positions
Affiliate Assistant Professor, University of Washington
Mar 15 2023 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Active-fire landscapes demonstrate structural resistance to subsequent fire and drought
Chamberlain, C. P., Wagtendonk, L. V., Bartl-Geller, B. N., North, M. P., Cansler, C. A., Meyer, M. D., Anderson, C. T. & Kane, V. R., Feb 1 2026, In: Forest Ecology and Management. 601, 123345.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Beyond average: a new approach to calculating fire regime departures applied to Western United States forests
Chandler, J. R., Parks, S. A., Hoecker, T. J., Cansler, C. A. & Dobrowski, S. Z., Dec 2026, In: Fire Ecology. 22, 1, 23.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Climate change and fire alter biotic interactions and tree growth in high-elevation forests
Beisel, J., Cansler, C. A., Parks, S. A., Affleck, D. L. R., Ballantyne, A. P. & Larson, A. J., Apr 2026, In: Ecosphere. 17, 4, e70612.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing fuel treatments and burn severity using global and local analyses
Sanna, A., Chamberlain, C., Prichard, S. J., Cansler, C. A., Hudak, A. T., Bienz, C., Moskal, L. M. & Kane, V. R., Jul 29 2025, In: Fire Ecology. 21, 44.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Big trees burning: Divergent wildfire effects on large trees in open- vs. closed-canopy forests
Meigs, G. W., Chamberlain, C. P., Begley, J. S., Cansler, C. A., Churchill, D. J., Cova, G. R., Donato, D. C., Halofsky, J. S., Kane, J. T., Kane, V. R., Prichard, S. J. & Smith, L. A. C., Sep 2025, In: Ecosphere. 16, 9, e70360.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations