Harold Zald

Harold Zald is an Adjunct Professor in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University, affiliated with the Department of Forest Engineering, Resources & Management. He conducts applied research in disturbance ecology, fire ecology, and remote sensing, focusing on forest ecosystem monitoring and management.

• Research Interests: Disturbance Ecology, Fire Ecology, Forest Management, Landscape Ecology, Remote Sensing
• Email: zaldh@oregonstate.edu

His work combines field measurements, tree-ring analysis, and remote sensing to study forest responses to climate change, wildfires, and management practices. Recent research emphasizes drought impacts on Sierra Nevada mixed-conifer forests and vegetation dynamics in mountain meadows.

Publications highlight his expertise in wildfire severity drivers, forest biomass mapping via LIDAR integration, and climate-fire-management interactions. While no explicit scientific awards are listed, his collaborative work across institutions demonstrates broad impact.