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Thesis Defense: Whitebark Pine Landscape and Stand Level Disturbances in Central Idaho
Nov 30, 2023 8:00 am PST
Amanda Villwock, MS Candidate in the University of Idaho's College of Natural Resources, Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences, will present her thesis defense.Major Professor: Eva Strand
Thesis Proposal: Tapertip Hawksbeard and Desert Globemallow Container Seedling Response to Nitrogen Form and Biochar Concentration
Nov 29, 2023 1:00 pm PST
Aaron Daughetee, MS Candidate in the University of Idaho's College of Natural Resources, Department of Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences, will present his thesis proposal.Major Professor: Andrew Nelson
Webinar - Branching Out | Connecting Collaboratives with USFS State, Private, & Tribal Forestry: Who they are, what they do, & opportunities for collaboratives
Nov 29, 2023 12:30 pm PST
Collaboratives fill the unique space of connecting partners across federal, state, tribal, and private jurisdictions. Yet, we don’t often hear much about the USFS State, Private, and Tribal Forestry branch. In this session, we’ll meet Matt...
Extension Elevated - 2023 NAEPSDP Conference
Nov 28, 2023 (All day) to Nov 30, 2023 (All day) MST
SAVE THE DATE!Join the National Association of Extension Program and Staff Development Professionals (NAEPSDP) for its "Extension Elevated" 2023 Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.as we join the Western Region for a great conference!...
Mexico TREX (November 25 - December 9)
Nov 25, 2023 (All day) CST
The first TREX in Mexico is hosted by CONAFOR, in partnership with Pau Costa Foundation, The Nature Conservancy and others. See the announcement for details; applications are due by August 20.En español—ver el anuncio para más...
Webinar - The 2023 Wildfire Season in the North: A Tale of Two Extremes
Nov 21, 2023 11:00 am AKST
Presented by Piyush Jain (Natural Resources Canada) and Rick Thoman (Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy)In 2023, Canada experienced the worst wildfire season on record, including record high area burned, numerous community evacuations in the...
Webinar - Integrating Public Health into Forest and Fire Management
Nov 17, 2023 8:00 am to 9:00 am PST
Presenter: Savannah M D’Evelyn, PhD, Postdoctoral Scholar, University of WashingtonIncreasing wildfire size and severity across the western United States has created an environmental and social crisis that must be approached from a...
Webinar - NAFSE Fire and Fire History Brown Bag Discussion
Nov 16, 2023 12:30 pm EST
To further engage with the Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion on Fire History as a Bridge Between Ecological Knowledge Systems, the NAFSE Fire and Fire History Working Group will offer a Brown Bag Discussion. This discussion will take place ten...
Virtual Photoload Workshop
Nov 16, 2023 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm PST
Heather Heward of the University of Idaho and the Idaho Prescribed Fire Council will lead the workshop:Learn how to use the Photoload method to measure fuel loadingUse the FuelsData app to streamline data collection and reporting
Webinar - Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion Series: Fire History as a Bridge Between Ecological Knowledge Systems
Nov 16, 2023 11:00 am to 12:30 pm EST
Fueling Collaboration is an interactive virtual Panel Discussion Series designed to connect fire managers and researchers. Fueling Collaboration is created and hosted by the USDA Forest Service Northern and Southern Research Stations, and the Joint Fire...
Webinar - Forest Fire Suppression Effectiveness in the Boreal Forest
Nov 16, 2023 11:00 am AKST
Presented by Melanie Wheatley, PhD Candidate, University of TorontoEvaluating the effectiveness of airtanker operations typically revolves around assessing their impact on fire behaviour, primary determined by the relationship between the amount of...
Regional Prescribed Fire Council Coordinating Groups Virtual Networking Forum
Nov 15, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EDT
The mission of the Regional Prescribed Fire Council Coordinating Groups (RPFCCG) is to coordinate and advocate on behalf of all Prescribed Fire Councils, state fire management organizations, and other partners to identify opportunities and issues...
Regional Prescribed Fire Council Coordinating Groups
Nov 15, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EDT
The mission of the Regional Prescribed Fire Council Coordinating Groups (RPFCCG) is to coordinate and advocate on behalf of all Prescribed Fire Councils, state fire management organizations, and other partners to identify opportunities and issues...
Webinar - Arctic Governance, Indigenous Peoples, and Wildfire
Nov 15, 2023 11:00 am to 12:00 pm AKST
This session will cover an overview of the Arctic Council and Gwich'in Council International (GCI), highlighting initiatives related to governance, climate change, and promoting Indigenous Knowledge on a global level. We will discuss how decision...
Webinar - SCIENCEx Experimental Forests and Ranges Week
Nov 13, 2023 2:00 pm to Nov 17, 2023 3:00 pm EST
SCIENCEx experimental forests and ranges week explores the largest and longest-lived ecological research network in the nation. Scientists will discuss the benefits of these forests, ranges, and watersheds for long-term or experimental research...
Webinar - Stories of Fire: Resources for Media Covering Wildfire Events & Topics
Nov 13, 2023 11:00 am to 12:15 pm PDT
Join the authors to learn more about how media in all forms can report diverse stories of fire, including strategies for physical and mental preparedness, engaging with incident personnel, and using scientific knowledge. Participants will also have the...
Webinar - 3rd ABC-iCAP Webinar on Arctic Fires
Nov 13, 2023 6:00 am to 7:30 am AKST
The EU-funded Arctic Black Carbon impacting Climate and Air Pollution (ABC-iCAP) project is organising a 3rd online Research Collaboration with European and North American fire, smoke, and climate experts on 13 November 2023, 15:00 UTC. Our aim is for...
Santa Barbara TREX (November 11-18)
Nov 11, 2023 (All day) PST
2023 TREX firefighters will engage in 8 days of training on breathtaking wildlands, learning and working alongside professional fire practitioners, tribal partners, ranchers, land managers, and community members to meet diverse objectives with...
Webinar - Modelling 100: An introduction to Modelling Ranging from Slide Rules to Super Computers
Nov 10, 2023 9:30 am to 10:30 am MST
Presenter: Brian WiensMost introductory modelling resources focus on essential aspects of computer modelling, but what happens upstream of these well-covered fundamentals? Join Brian as he examines models as simplified representations of real processes....
Webinar - Prioritizing Landscape Treatments
Nov 9, 2023 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm MST
Land manager-focused session, hosted by the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station.Join us for a live virtual session focused on prioritizing landscape treatments. Our presenters will share an overall framework, analysis considerations plus...
Webinar - Real-Time Operational and High-Resolution Model Forecasts of West Maui Fires
Nov 8, 2023 3:30 pm HST
Presenters:Derek Wroe, MS, National Weather Service Fire Weather Focal Point, Honolulu Forecast OfficeYi-Leng Chen, PhD, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, School of Ocean and Earth Sciences, University of Hawaii at ManoaFrancis Fujioka, PhD, Retired,...
Webinar - Overview and Verification of LANDFIRE Fuels: 2022 Cooks Peak Fire
Nov 8, 2023 12:00 pm MDT
In a nutshell: Come learn more about how to use LANDFIRE. We'll use the 2022 Cook's Fire as a case study.Presenters: Tobin Smail, LANDFIRE Next Gen Fuels Lead, USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station Fire Modeling Institute; and Charley Martin,...
Western Governors' Association 2023 Winter Meeting
Nov 6, 2023 (All day) to Nov 8, 2023 (All day) MST
The 2023 Winter Meeting, hosted by Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, will feature the Western Governors and their special guests in public conversations about the most significant issues facing the region.
6th National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop
Nov 6, 2023 (All day) to Nov 10, 2023 (All day) MST
The International Association of Wildland Fire in partnership with the Wildland Fire Leadership Council (WFLC) and its three regional strategy committees, invite you to register and attend the 6th Annual National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management...
Burning as a Management Tool
Nov 3, 2023 9:00 am to 1:30 pm EDT
The Interactive Webinar & Field Tour Series for Stakeholders and the Interested Public kicks off November 1st with the Burning as a Management Tool webinar followed by a field tour to the Waterboro Barrens Preserve on November 3rd.Join us as we...