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SUMMARY:Southern Area RT-300 Burn Boss and Agency Administrator Refresher (Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Area Burn Boss Refresher RT-300 will be held at the Chattanooga\, Convention Center in Chattanooga\, TN.  Event registration can be found here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/southern-area-rt-300-rescheduled/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Meetings,Trainings
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SUMMARY:Partner Class: Prescribed Fire for Wildlife in Florida
DESCRIPTION:THE FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY AND THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION \nApril 25-28\, 2023 \nFFA Leadership Training Center\n5000 Firetower Road\nHaines City\, Florida 33844 \nRegistration and more information \nYour sponsors and cooperators are pleased to again host “PRESCRIBED FIRE FOR WILDLIFE” April 25-28\, 2023\, at the FFA Leadership Training Center located on Lake Pierce near Haines City\, Florida. Attendees are encouraged to stay onsite with meals and lodging provided through the duration of the course. The Florida Chapter has reserved several ‘villas’ that include single and double occupancy bedrooms and a spacious common area in each villa. If you require single occupancy\, let us know and we will do our best to honor your request. \nThis training is designed to provide land managers and wildlife stewards with basic information on wildlife habitat management practices associated with prescribed fires in Florida. It includes sections addressing how ignition plans can be developed and implemented to meet specific wildlife objectives while minimizing risk. This training combines classroom lectures\, panel discussions\, and field exercises covering a variety of wildlife and habitats. Classroom activities will be held at the Leadership Training Center. Field exercises will be held at nearby south Florida wildlands and will focus on how prescribed fire can improve and maintain valuable wildlife habitats. \nThe Florida Chapter of the Wildlife Society is handling registration and because class size is limited\, early registration is encouraged. Basic Registration is $425.00 and full registration with all meals and lodging is $775.00. The Registration deadline is March 12\, 2023. Register online via http://fltws.org/shop (state or federal pcards accepted). \nFor additional information contact: Jim Schortemeyer (239)455-5847 Schortfire@aol.com  \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: 12 March 2023 \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN: \nPRESCRIBED FIRE and WILDLIFE HABITAT ENHANCEMENT TECHNIQUES \n1. Review and understand basic habitat management principles as they relate to fire. \n2. Review standard habitat management and prescribed fire practices for selected wildlife species. \n3. Prescribed fire recommendations for panther and bear in Florida. \n4. Prescribed fire recommendations for quail and other small game. \n5. Prescribed fire recommendations for turkey. \n6. Prescribed fire recommendations for the Bald Eagle and Red-cockaded Woodpecker. \n7. Case studies of specific habitat management programs emphasizing prescribed fire in Florida. \nIGNITION PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION \n1. Review and understand fire intensity and its relationship to wildlife impacts. \n2. Explore methods to regulate intensity. \n3. Discuss specific ignition techniques for a variety of habitats and fire return intervals. \n4. Techniques and considerations for re-establishment of short return intervals in fire deprived habitats. \n5. Review specific examples of problems and solutions associated with prescribed fires for wildlife in Florida.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-class-prescribed-fire-for-wildlife-in-florida/
CATEGORIES:Trainings,Workshops & Field Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T080000
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SUMMARY:Workshop on Wildland/Prescribed Fire Extension and Outreach
DESCRIPTION:NC State Extension\, National Extension Wildland Fire Initiative\, Southern Fire Exchange\, and the Sandhills PBA are hosting an in-person workshop for Extension professionals and other outreach professionals in the natural resources. The workshop will include interactive activities and sessions in the field that expose participants to many different tools and strategies used in fire science communication and education. The workshop will take place June 7-9\, in and around Raleigh\, NC. Registration Deadline is May 26. Registration and more info here: https://go.ncsu.edu/2023fireworkshop \n 
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/workshop-on-wildland-prescribed-fire-extension-and-outreach/
LOCATION:Raleigh\, NC\, Raleigh\, North Carolina
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SUMMARY:2024 Florida SAF / UF SFFGS Spring Symposium: “From the Ground Up”
DESCRIPTION:2024 FL SAF / UF SFFGS Spring Symposium: “From the Ground Up” \nApril 16-17\, 2024 \nUF Stern Learning Center at Austin Cary Forest Campus \nIf you’ve already registered\, thanks and we look forward to seeing you at the Symposium. If not\, there’s still time to reserve your spot. Join us for the 2024 Spring Symposium to explore reforestation and restoration techniques for various land management objectives. From the ground up\, we’ll dig into site preparation\, prescribed fire\, species and genetics\, and bring it all together in case studies featuring new technologies and various land management objectives. This event is a fun and educational tradition\, and a great place to network with fellow forestry and natural resource professionals. \nThe Spring Symposium is sponsored by the University of Florida / IFAS School of Forest\, Fisheries\, and Geomatics Sciences and the Florida Division Society of American Foresters. The meeting will also include an update from Florida Forest Service Director\, Rick Dolan; FL Division SAF Awards\, our social and dinner on April 16\, and FL Division SAF Business Meeting on the morning of April 17. \nThe 2024 Spring Symposium is approved for a total of 7.5 Cat. 1 SAF CFEs. Registration is on Eventbrite. For those needing overnight accommodations\, a block of rooms is being set up at the Best Western hotel in Waldo as well as the Best Western Gateway Grand hotel in Gainesville. Details are posted in the event packet and registration site. \nRegister online at: https://2024-flsaf-sffgs-spring-symposium.eventbrite.com    \nThe 2024 Spring Symposium event packet with full agenda\, directions\, hotel blocks\, and other details is linked here. \nCalling all sponsors: if your company or organization is interested in sponsoring the 2024 Spring Symposium\, please contact the Symposium Sponsor/exhibitor Chair\, Kari Hurst\, KariH@nrpsforesters.com \nQuestions about the 2024 Spring Symposium can be addressed to the event Co-Chairs: \nChris Demers\, UF/IFAS SFFGS\, cdemers@ufl.edu\, (352) 846-2375 \nMarshall Hilton\, Florida Division SAF Chair\,  mhilton@thinkf4.com
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/2024-florida-saf-uf-sffgs-spring-symposium-from-the-ground-up/
LOCATION:Austin Cary Forest\, 10625 NE Waldo Rd\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Meetings,Symposiums,Trainings
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SUMMARY:Partner Course: Fire & Longleaf 301 - Advancing Fire Management Goals in Longleaf Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:Fire & Longleaf 301: Advancing Fire Management Goals in Longleaf Ecosystems\n\n\n\nDate: May 1\, 2024 – May 3\, 2024 \nTime: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM \nTime Zone: America/New_York \nLocation: Tall Timbers Research Station\, 13093 Henry Beadel Dr\nTallahassee\, FL 32312 \nCost: $75.00 – $125.00 \nContact: Karen Zilliox Brown \n\nMore information and registration.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-course-fire-longleaf-301-advancing-fire-management-goals-in-longleaf-ecosystems/
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SUMMARY:*Postponed* Partner Workshop: Prescribed Fire for Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:**Postponed**PRESCRIBED FIRE FOR WILDLIFE\nDecember 3-5\, 2024 \nFFA Leadership Training Center \n5000 Firetower Road \nHaines City\, Florida 33844 \nSponsors: \nFlorida Chapter of The Wildlife Society \nFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission \nCooperators: \nSeminole Tribe of Florida\, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service\, Florida Park Service\, Trinity College\, Archbold Biological Station\, Tall Timbers Research Station\, Palm Beach County Environmental Resource Management\, South Florida Water Management District\, St. Johns River Water Management District\, National Wild Turkey Federation\, City of Gainesville\, Alachua Conservation Trust \nYour sponsors and cooperators are pleased to once again host “PRESCRIBED FIRE FOR WILDLIFE” at the FFA Leadership Training Center located on Lake Pierce near Haines City\, Florida. Our 2024 session will be held December 3-5. Attendees are encouraged to stay onsite with meals and lodging provided. This training is designed to provide land managers and wildlife stewards with basic information on wildlife habitat management practices associated with prescribed fires in Florida. It includes sections addressing how ignition plans can be developed and implemented to meet specific wildlife objectives while minimizing risk. This training combines classroom lectures\, panel discussions\, and field exercises covering a variety of wildlife and habitats. Classroom activities will be held at the Leadership Training Center. Field exercises will be held at nearby central Florida wildlands and will focus on prescribed fire techniques that maintain and improve valuable wildlife habitats. \nClass size is limited so early registration is encouraged.  Basic Registration is $375.00 and full registration with all meals and lodging is $675.00. The Registration deadline is November 19\, 2024.  Register online via https://fltws.org/shop (credit cards or state or federal pcards accepted). \nFor additional information contact:   Jim Schortemeyer  (239) 455-5847   Schortfire@aol.com
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-workshop-prescribed-fire-for-wildlife/
LOCATION:FFA Training Center\, 5000 Firetower Road\, Haines City\, FL\, 33844\, United States
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