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May 30 2024
Presenter: Fantina Tedim, University of Porto, Portugal
Fantina Tedim has a PhD in Human Geography. She is a full professor in the Geography Department at the University of Porto, in Portugal. Her research focuses on the social dimension of…
May 29 2024
California plans to expand the use of prescribed fire. This study evaluated the impact of increased prescribed fire on cardiorespiratory health burden in high-priority wildfire risk areas compared to past prescribed fires. Projections indicated a higher…
May 29 2024
Peer Learning Session Objectives:
Understand the current context for prescribed fire capacity and implementation from a national perspective.
Learn about tools and resources for engaging in prescribed fire.
Engage with practitioners to learn more…
May 29 2024
In Colorado, the Front Range can present unique fuel and weather conditions for wildfires. Combined with numerous wildland/urban interface and intermix settings, these conditions can be critical in wildfire management.
Register now for the Front Range…
May 21 2024
Presenters:
Lars Pomara, Ph.D., Southern Research Station, USDA Forest Service
Nick Gould, Ph.D., ORISE Postdoctoral Scholar, USDA Forest Service
Sandhya Nepal, Ph.D., ORISE Postdoctoral Scholar, USDA Forest Service
The Southern Region Fire Adaptation…
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 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 5 2024
The National Interagency Prescribed Fire Training Center (NIPFTC) Mixed Module 20-Day Session is a program designed to give individuals an opportunity to increase their prescribed fire practitioner skills and gain confidence in their own ability to…
May 2 2024
Speaker: Trevor Roper
The increasing abundance and range of tick populations and tick-borne pathogens pose a growing public health threat. This highlights the need for sustainable land management techniques near human settlements to control tick…