The Fire Invasive Species Committee (FISC) provides awareness of potential invasive species issues associated with fire management activities and fosters a collaborative approach to preventing and mitigating the spread of invasive species before, during, and after fire operations in Alaska. The committee brings together invasive species and fire management specialists in a coordinated effort to inform Alaska Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (AWFCG) member agencies of invasive species concerns and provide recommendations of best management practices for prevention and eradication of infestations.
Membership on this committee is based on specific skill sets providing subject matter expertise from AWFCG agencies and organizations. It consists of a core group of representatives from each fire management agency and a liaison to AWFCG. It is recognized that more than one invasive species specialist from an agency may be desired due to regional differences in species and concerns. If an agency does not have a member on this committee, it will be the responsibility of the liaison or chair to ensure that the agency's AWFCG representative is aware of committee activities. Specialists from agencies or organizations that are not AWFCG members may participate in committee meetings and other activities. However, management decisions will be internal to AWFCG member agencies and organizations. Members from other AWFCG committees may be invited to participate in committee activities where there is an overlap in functions.
Related Resources
Alaska Exotic Plants Information Clearinghouse (AKEPIC)
Invasive Species Pocketguide for AK Firefighters (pdf)
Fire Effects Information System
Best Management Practices-Controlling the spread of invasive plants during road maintenance (pdf)
Alaska Invasive Species Partnership
Selected Invasive Plants of Alaska 2020 (pdf)
Invasiveness Ranking System for Non-Native Plants of Alaska (pdf)
Aquatic Invasive Species Mitigation for Ground Resources (video)