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January 2021
Virtual S-131 Firefighter Type I
Presented in a 100% virtual format via Canvas and Zoom. The course costs $50. All participants MUST have wildland fire experience including having been on a minimum of 3 burns before taking this training and must have evidence of having completed S-130/190 (Basic Wildland Firefighter training) prior to this course. This is a National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) training course designed for individuals with wildland fire experience who are currently qualified as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2), and who desire…
Find out more »Partner Webinar: Communicating Air Quality During Fires: the Science Behind the AirNow Sensor Data Pilot
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) conducted the AirNow Sensor Data Pilot during the 2020 fire season to provide the public with air sensor information on the air pollutant, fine particulate matter (PM2.5), especially during smoke events from fires. The sensor data is shown on the Fire and Smoke Map, part of the popular AirNow.gov website. The air sensors are among several new additions to the Fire and Smoke Map, made possible with innovative technical approaches developed and…
Find out more »February 2021
Burning Issues Workshop & Michigan Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting
Over the three virtual mornings participants will explore topic areas that are planned with and for the diverse community interacting around fire-related issues, and seek to further understanding and communication to support continued work toward collaborative fire management and research solutions. Registration is free and will open soon. The workshop agenda can be found on the event website.
Find out more »Partner Webinar: Ecological Drought: An Introduction
Introducing ecological drought as a scientific concept distinct from other definitions of drought, this webinar explores recent research on the topic, including transformational drought impacts and ecological tipping points. Speakers: • Dr. Shelley Crausbay, Senior Scientist, Conservation Science Partners • Dr. Amanda Cravens, Research Social Scientist, USGS This webinar is the first in a four-part series that seeks to raise awareness of ecological drought, share actions that strengthen ecosystems resilience and mitigate the impacts of droughts, and discuss research and…
Find out more »Partner Webinar: Virtual Conference on Heirs’ Property & Sustainable Forest Management
This virtual conference will bring together experts in heirs’ property, including forest landowners experiencing it firsthand. The conference will share ideas and perspectives, provide updates on legal developments regarding heirs’ property, and present results from two integrated research and outreach initiatives. Though the main focus is on African American forest landowners located in the southeastern states, in general, and Georgia, in particular, there will be discussion of heirs’ property issues nationwide. Registration is free but required. Register here.
Find out more »Partner Webinar: Ecological Drought: Planning for Resilience
This webinar focuses on planning, restoration, and recovery actions that strengthen ecosystem resilience, mitigate the impacts of natural disasters, and realize co-benefits. Speakers: Dr. Jennifer Cartwright, Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center, USGS Rachel M. Gregg, Senior Scientist, EcoAdapt Hannah Panci, Climate Change Scientist Robert Croll, Climate Change Program Coordinator, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission This webinar is the second in a four-part series that seeks to raise awareness of ecological drought, share actions that strengthen ecosystems resilience and…
Find out more »Partner Webinar: Timber Management and Prescribed Fire Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion Series #4
How can we best use fire in sites with timber management objectives? This panel will discuss panelist work and attendee questions on this topic. Register here.
Find out more »March 2021
Partner Webinar: Ecological Drought: Drought, Wildfire, and Recovery
Drought can exacerbate wildfire frequency, intensity, and severity. This webinar will explore wildfire management approaches based on ecological principles, including those that embed traditional ecological knowledge. Speakers: • Dr. Jeremy Littell, Research Ecologist, Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center, USGS • Bill Tripp, Deputy Director of Eco-Cultural Revitalization, Department of Natural Resources, Karuk Tribe This webinar is the third in a four-part series that seeks to raise awareness of ecological drought, share actions that strengthen ecosystems resilience and mitigate the impacts…
Find out more »21st Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference
The Biennial Southern Silvicultural Research Conference provides a forum for scientists and practitioners actively engaged in the broad field of silviculture to report their study results, to present new concepts and techniques, to discuss topics of mutual interest, to coordinate cooperative efforts, and to stay current on developments in the field. Scientists, foresters, landowners, and others interested in forest management have found the conferences and their proceedings to be valuable sources of information on current and developing trends in southern…
Find out more »Partner Webinar: Ecological Drought: Impacts on Coastal Ecosystems
This webinar will share recent research on drought impacts to coastal ecosystems and services. Speakers: • Dr. Kirsten Lackstrom, Research Associate, Carolinas Integrated Sciences & Assessments (a NOAA RISA) • Dr. Beth Middleton, Research Ecologist, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center, USGS • Dr. Michael Osland, Research Ecologist, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center, USGS This webinar is the fourth in a four-part series that seeks to raise awareness of ecological drought, share actions that strengthen ecosystems resilience and mitigate the impacts…
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