The Fire Science Exchange Network (of which SFE is a member), has released the Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Summary. The report includes an overview of the activities conducted by the FSEN members, including webinars, training sessions, research databases, and more.
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Southern Fire Exchange intern and University of Florida senior Hope Miller was featured in a news article . The article in part covers her work with SFE Co-PI Dr. Rae Crandall.
Continue ReadingJob: Land Steward, The Nature Conservancy North Florida Program
The Nature Conservancy in Bristol, Florida is hiring a North Florida Land Conservation Steward.
Applications will be reviewed in the order they’re received and the position will remain open until filled.
Information and applications directions are available here.
Continue ReadingJob: NC State Parks Burn Crew, Seven Springs, NC
NC State Parks is hiring one position that has become available on the North Carolina State Parks Burn Crew that is based out of Cliffs of the Neuse State Park in Seven Springs, NC. This crew travels and works statewide for wildland fire operations in NC State Parks.
Applicants can email Andrew Slack ([email protected]) directly with their resumes.
Continue ReadingJobs: FIA Forester & State Forest Forester, Tennessee Division of Forestry
The Tennessee Division of Forestry is accepting applications for the following positions:
- FIA Forester 2* Department Promotional, Knoxville, TN (Knox Co) Job ID 15490 Application opening/closing dates: 03/03/2021 – 03/09/2021
- State Forest Forester 2, Sewanee, TN (Franklin County) Job ID 15486 Application opening/closing dates: 03/03/2021 – 03/23/2021
Application link can be found on the Tennessee Division of Forestry’s Careers page: https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/employment-opportunities.html
Continue ReadingJob: Land Steward, Conservation Foundation of the Gul Coast, Florida
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is currently accepting applications for the position of Land Steward. A successful candidate will be responsible for implementing land management best practices on land owned by Conservation Foundation and for monitoring and enforcing conservation easements. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include PTO, medical, 401k, and optional dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
To apply, please email cover letter and resume to [email protected] by March 15, 2021.
Full application information can be found here.
Continue ReadingNew Publication: Restoring Fire to Long-Unburned Pine-Dominated Stands on Georgia Private Lands
A new publication from the University of Georgia provides an overview of how fire behaves in forest stands and discusses techniques for preparing for and implementing prescribed burns in long-unburned stands.
The publication is intended for landowners who own or manage natural or artificially regenerated pine stands who may have multiple management objectives where burning could be incorporated into management to meet those objectives, including managing for wildlife habitat, fuel reduction, aesthetics, etc.
Continue ReadingNew Publication: Women on the Land: A Landowner’s Guide to Stewarding Her Woodlands
A new publication, “Women on the Land” aims to help women landowners better understand their woodlands and make informed decisions to meet their goals. Based on interviews with women landowners and forestry professionals across the eastern United States, it identifies and addresses some of the most common questions, goals, and challenges of women landowners.
Continue ReadingTechnical Approaches for the Sensor Data on the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map
One section of the EPA Air Sensor Toolbox page provides information on the technical approaches for sensor data used on the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map.
Continue ReadingUSFS Urban Forestry South: Fire in the Interface
As spring wildfire season approaches, the USDA Forest Service Urban Forestry South Fire in the Interface Fact Sheet series maybe useful to once again share with residents living in the WUI.
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