JFSP Fire Science Exchange Network
Fire Science Exchange Network (FSEN)
The Southern Fire Exchange was created in 2010 with funding from the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) and is a member of the regional JFSP Fire Science Exchange Network. The JFSP funds scientific research on wildland fires and distributes results to help policymakers, fire managers, and practitioners make sound decisions. The JFSP vision is for this collaborative science delivery network to accelerate the awareness, understanding, and adoption of wildland fire science information by federal, tribal, state, local, and private stakeholders within ecologically similar regions. Six guiding principles lay the foundation for the Fire Science Exchanges:
- To be inclusive
- To serve as neutral science partners
- To be end-user driven
- To operate collaboratively
- To pursue innovative communication methods
- To facilitate the flow of fire science information
What is the Southern Fire Exchange and
the JFSP Fire Science Exchange Network?
The Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Fire Science Exchange Network is a collaborative initiative aimed at facilitating the transfer of fire science knowledge to land managers, practitioners, and stakeholders involved in wildland fire management. The network connects researchers, agencies, and communities to promote the sharing of information about fire science research, best practices, and innovative fire management strategies.
The primary goals of the network include enhancing the understanding of fire’s ecological role, improving fire management practices, and promoting effective communication and collaboration among different entities. By leveraging local expertise and scientific research, the JFSP Fire Science Exchange Network helps inform decision-making and foster resilience in ecosystems and communities affected by wildfire.
The Fire Science Exchange regions are primarily based on ecosystem type. For example, the SFE focuses on science delivery primarily within the extent of southern yellow pine ecosystems, while the Consortium of Appalachian Fire Managers and Scientists (CAFMS) focuses on mountain pine and hardwood ecosystems associated with the Appalachian mountain region.
Visit the JFSP website for more information, to access a list of key contacts, and to sign up for FireScience.Gov email updates.