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May 16 2024
In a nutshell: This panel discussion reflects on fire management decisions made – and opportunities missed – during the San Juan National Forest’s 2023 fire season, and how those decisions represent an organizational evolution toward more nuanced and…
May 15 - 17 2024
Together, we will unite in our strengths, share the wisdom we have collectively gained during Oregon’s 2020 wildfires, reflect on hardships endured along the way, and offer potential solutions and promising models in the face of more frequent and…
May 13 - 16 2024
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians welcomes you to the Intertribal Timber Council’s Forty-Seventh Annual National Indian Timber Symposium being held May 13-16, 2024, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Convention Center in Cherokee, NC. Aligning…
May 7 - 9 2024
Chaparral vegetation is widespread in California, and there is growing appreciation of the ecosystem services and conservation values it provides. At the same time, there is a growing concern about the fire risk associated with chaparral, especially in…
May 3 2024
The Fire Ecology Learning Lab is designed to help NM and AZ students explore the complexities of fire ecology in their region. The initial middle school lessons have been expanded to include activities for agency staff members to visit grades…
Apr 24 2024
Join us for an upcoming land manager-focused panel webinar virtual session about selective science use, impacts to land management, and methods for reducing misinformation in collaborative forest management. Hear from subject-matter experts who have…
Apr 23 2024
Controlling fire was the first major technological advance made by early humans. These days, fire is still used as a management tool, but (usually!) under more prescribed conditions than in the Paleolithic. Prescribed fire is carried out in many…
Apr 16 2024
Abstract: As fire disasters in California increase in severity and frequency, the costs accumulate for federal, state, and local governments, insurers, residents, and communities. While the costs of wildfires are difficult to quantify, the 2018 Carr fire…
Apr 15 - 19 2024
Fuel, Fire and Smoke: Evolving to Meet Our Climate Challenge
Wildfires present an increasing challenge to humanity and the ecosystems and atmosphere we depend on. The ability of societies to respond to larger and more destructive wildfire events and…
Apr 12 2024
Wildfires pose a mounting challenge for communities across Canada. But how close is the risk, and where is it likely to come from? Understanding firesheds – the potential areas where wildfires could originate and spread toward communities – is essential…