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SUMMARY:Partner Webinars: SCIENCE x Post-Disturbance Restoration
DESCRIPTION:The SCIENCEx webinar series brings together scientists and land management experts from across U.S. Forest Service research stations and beyond to explore the latest science and best practices for addressing large natural resource challenges across the country. \nThese webinars will be primarily management focused\, but with applicability for participants from across sectors. SCIENCEx will typically be organized as week-long webinar ‘blitzes’ around salient topics\, allowing for deep-dives into subtopics or dynamics within specific geographies. \nSchedule:\nApril 5: SCIENCE x Fire Disturbance (day 1)\nLink: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/dvvms-1000/ \n\nUnderstanding Post Wildfire Management Effects on Stand Structure and Woody Fuel Loadings\, presented by Morris Johnson\nWhere to Intervene in Wildfire-Altered Forests in California\, presented by Jonathan Long\nFire-Catalyzed Forest Conversions: Causes\, Consequences\, and Potential Paths Forward\, presented by Sean Parks\n\nApril 6: SCIENCE x Fire Disturbance (day 2)\nLink: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/dvvms-1000/ \n\nWhat Do We Do Now? Extending Forest Restoration to Post-Fire Management in Dry Coniferous Forests\, presented by Dave W. Peterson\nFire Severity Prediction on the Stanislaus National Forest: Management Implications\, presented by Stacy Drury\nA Demonstration of the Climate Smart Restoration Tool\, a User-Friendly Seed Transfer Mapping Tool for Current and Future Climates\, presented by Bryce Richardson\n\nApril 7: SCIENCE x Flood Disturbance and Erosion\nLink: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/dvvms-1000/ \n\nTitle TBD\, presented by Keith Nislow\nDirt Goes Downhill: Predicting and Mitigating Watershed Response After Wildfires\, presented by Peter R. Robichaud\nImpacts of Floods on Forest Restoration and Conservation in the Southern U.S.\, presented by Ge Sun\n\nApril 8: SCIENCE x Insect Disturbance\nLink: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/dv-500/ \n\nForest Restoration Following Insect Disturbance in Southeastern Forests\, presented by Chris Asaro\nNear and Long-Term Southern Pine Beetle Outbreak Forecasts: Advances in Forest Science\, presented by Steve McNulty\nBark Beetles in an Era of Megadisturbance: Reducing Impacts and Facilitating Recovery\, presented by Jackson Audley\n\nApril 9: SCIENCE x Wind Disturbance\nLink: https://usfs.adobeconnect.com/dvvms-1000/ \n\nMicrotopography and Tree Regen in Northern Hardwoods: Research Results and Ideas for Management\, presented by Christel Kern\nA Primer on Wind Disturbance in Southern Forests: Unanswered Questions and Management Considerations\, presented by JT Vogt\nSilver Linings Playbook: How Windthrow and Salvage Logging can Promote Biodiversity\, presented by Alex Royo
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinars-science-x-post-disturbance-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210301T181156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163124Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Managing a nuisance native species\, titi (Cyrilla racemiflora)\,in restoration activities
DESCRIPTION:Register here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-managing-a-nuisance-native-species-titi-cyrilla-racemiflorain-restoration-activities/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210301T182122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163126Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Air Sensor Performance Testing Protocols\, Metrics\, and Target Values for PM2.5 and Ozone
DESCRIPTION:Lower cost air sensor technologies have flooded the marketplace and are being rapidly adopted by state\, tribal and local agencies\, community scientists\, researchers\, health professionals\, schools\, and many others to measure air quality conditions. Common applications for air sensors include understanding air quality trends\, supplemental monitoring\, monitor siting\, identifying hot spots\, monitoring in remote locations\, personal monitoring\, and educational and environmental awareness. While air sensors have become more widespread\, it is commonly known that the data quality from these technologies is highly variable. Consistent testing protocols and target values have not been available to uniformly evaluate and compare different air sensor technologies to better understand their performance in real-world conditions. As a result\, there is a lack of confidence in data quality and in selecting sensors that best suit an application of interest. \n\nThis webinar will highlight two reports developed by EPA’s Office of Research and Development that outline recommended performance testing protocols\, metrics\, and target values for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone (O3) air sensors. The reports apply to the use of PM2.5 and O3 air sensor in non-regulatory supplemental and informational monitoring (NSIM) applications in ambient\, outdoor\, fixed site environments. The anticipated outcomes of this work are to: \n\nProvide a consistent approach for evaluating air sensor performance and reporting results;\nHelp the user community better understand sensor performance;\nAssist the user community in making informed decisions on choosing sensors that appropriately suit their NSIM application; and\nEncourage innovation and product improvement in the marketplace.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-air-sensor-performance-testing-protocols-metrics-and-target-values-for-pm2-5-and-ozone/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210316T124807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163128Z
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SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: Potential Applications of Prescribed Burn Associations for Family Forest Landowners
DESCRIPTION:Prescribed burn associations (PBAs) are cooperative units of private landowners that pool resources to achieve scale that allows them to overcome barriers to prescribed burning. PBAs are currently most common among ranchers in the Great Plains to manage grasslands\, however there is growing interest in the replication of PBAs to the application of family forest landowners in the eastern and western United States. This study identified major structural themes associated with PBAs in the United States and analyzed interactions between those themes using a strengths\, weaknesses\, opportunities\, and threats (SWOT) analysis framework. \nFollowing the presentation there will be time for audience Q/A with the speaker. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-potential-applications-of-prescribed-burn-associations-for-family-forest-landowners/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210305T135406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163131Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: 3D Fuel Characterization for Improved Modeling of Wildland Fire Behavior and Smoke
DESCRIPTION:Rapid advancements in wildland fire modeling are promoting innovations in how we characterize and map wildland fuels. Before these models can be widely used\, more research on fuel characterization and mapping methods is needed to support 3D model inputs. The 3D Fuels Project is characterizing surface and canopy fuels on pine-dominated sites in the southeastern and western United States and western grasslands that represent fuels commonly characterized for prescribed burning. Through this project\, researchers are developing a library of tools and datasets to leverage multi-scale estimates of 3D fuel structure and consumption that can be used directly within models of fire behavior and smoke production. \nRegister for the webinar here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-3d-fuel-characterization-for-improved-modeling-of-wildland-fire-behavior-and-smoke/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210112T165434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163133Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Ecological Drought: Impacts on Coastal Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will share recent research on drought impacts to coastal ecosystems and services. \nSpeakers: \n• Dr. Kirsten Lackstrom\, Research Associate\, Carolinas Integrated Sciences & Assessments (a NOAA RISA) \n• Dr. Beth Middleton\, Research Ecologist\, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center\, USGS \n• Dr. Michael Osland\, Research Ecologist\, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center\, USGS \nThis 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 of droughts\, and discuss research and management needs for future drought planning and preparedness. The series is co-hosted by NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System and the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center\, with expert speakers from the research community\, tribal nations\, and government agencies. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-ecological-drought-impacts-on-coastal-ecosystems/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210208T141703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163135Z
UID:2939-1615381200-1615384800@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Invasive grasses in the southeastern United States
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss a variety of invasive grasses throughout the southeastern United States. Invasive grasses rapidly invade disturbed areas\, including pastures\, fallow fields\, forests\, and highway and powerline rights-of-way. Infestations can impact the diversity of native species\, reduce wildlife habitat\, and disrupt important ecosystem functions. Seeds are typically wind-dispersed\, but the plant can spread vegetatively through rhizomes (roots); these rhizomes can be spread to new places on vehicles and equipment. Seeds of many invasive grasses can remain viable in the soil for years. As such\, control of invasive grasses is difficult\, time-consuming\, and expensive\, involving a combination of mechanical and chemical treatments. \nNo registration is required. \nJoin the webinar here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-invasive-grasses-in-the-southeastern-united-states/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210302T145709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163137Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar + Spring Flood Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Register here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-southeast-climate-monthly-webinar-spring-flood-outlook/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210112T165305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163138Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Ecological Drought: Drought\, Wildfire\, and Recovery
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpeakers: \n• Dr. Jeremy Littell\, Research Ecologist\, Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center\, USGS \n• Bill Tripp\, Deputy Director of Eco-Cultural Revitalization\, Department of Natural Resources\, Karuk Tribe \nThis 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 of droughts\, and discuss research and management needs for future drought planning and preparedness. The series is co-hosted by NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System and the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center\, with expert speakers from the research community\, tribal nations\, and government agencies. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-ecological-drought-drought-wildfire-and-recovery/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210209T131206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163140Z
UID:2961-1614250800-1614254400@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: How To Talk About Southern Forests With The Public
DESCRIPTION:The Keeping Forests partnership shares groundbreaking results from recent opinion research on the best ways to talk about the issues facing southern forests with the public. \n\n\nKeeping Forests is a collation of multi-stakeholder partners committed to sustaining 245 million acres of southern forestland by 2060. There are major threats to this land and the solutions are largely in the hands of private landowners. Yet\, to date\, there has been limited research that reveals how the public understands the role of southern forests to their daily lives\, the importance of them\, and what the most critical solutions are. \nRaising awareness and shifting public opinion is a key strategy for Keeping Forests to meet the 2060 goal. In partnership with New Bridge Strategy\, Keeping Forests will share the results of qualitative and quantitative research that gets at the heart of these issues. They will provide key “dos and don’ts” for how to talk about southern forests that can be applied across a variety of contexts and audiences. \nThe first part of the webinar will be a presentation by Keeping Forests and New Bridge Strategy. The second part will be dedicated to answering participants questions. \nDownload the results of the public opinion research here: https://www.keepingforests.org/resources
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-how-to-talk-about-southern-forests-with-the-public/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210217T211910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163142Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Event: NFPA Presents Outthink Wildfir
DESCRIPTION:Join our Facebook Live event as NFPA® presents Outthink Wildfire™\, a new initiative aimed at significantly lowering community wildfire risk by 2050. Join on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/330124734970946\n\nThere has been a relentless tally of losses due to wildfire in the U.S. in recent years\, a trend that experts predict will only continue to grow. The time is now to face two harsh realities: Wildfires are going to happen\, and the fire service alone lacks the capacity to contain and extinguish these fires at their current pace.\n\nDuring the live event we will discuss the primary strategies to dramatically reduce the devastation caused by wildfires through the generation of policy at every level of government.\nThe event will focus on five fundamental tenets of Outthink Wildfire and feature remarks and a live Q&A session with our panel of industry experts\, including:\n\n• Jim Pauley\, President & CEO\, NFPA\n• Roy Wright\, President and CEO\, Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)\n• Jeffrey D. Johnson\, Fire Chief (Ret.)\, Chief Executive\, Western Fire Chiefs Association\n• Alison Alter\, Austin District 10 City Council Member\n\nNFPA is calling for an end to the destruction of communities caused by wildfire. The key to success is to start now!\n\nThrough collaboration that begins with policy implementation\, we can reverse direction and pursue a course of action that will better protect our communities\, citizens\, and first responders. Your presence at this event and participation in advocating for change is critical.\n\nLearn more at www.nfpa.org/wildfirepolicy.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-event-nfpa-presents-outthink-wildfir/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210111T144329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163144Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Timber Management and Prescribed Fire Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion Series #4
DESCRIPTION:How can we best use fire in sites with timber management objectives? This panel will discuss panelist work and attendee questions on this topic. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-timber-management-and-prescribed-fire-fueling-collaboration-panel-discussion-series-4/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210112T165027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163145Z
UID:2721-1613566800-1613570400@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Ecological Drought: Planning for Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This webinar focuses on planning\, restoration\, and recovery actions that strengthen ecosystem resilience\, mitigate the impacts of natural disasters\, and realize co-benefits. \nSpeakers: \nDr. Jennifer Cartwright\, Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center\, USGS \nRachel M. Gregg\, Senior Scientist\, EcoAdapt \nHannah Panci\, Climate Change Scientist \nRobert Croll\, Climate Change Program Coordinator\, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission \nThis webinar is the second 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 management needs for future drought planning and preparedness. The series is co-hosted by NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System and the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center\, with expert speakers from the research community\, tribal nations\, and government agencies. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-ecological-drought-planning-for-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210208T173904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163146Z
UID:2949-1613480400-1613484000@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: New Applications for Terrestrial LiDAR Systems\, Monitoring Forests\, Fuels and Ecosystem Health
DESCRIPTION:Traditional forestry\, ecological\, and fuels monitoring methods are costly\, error-prone and are rarely analyzed. The application of Terrestrial LIDAR System (TLS) units to monitoring methods can help standardize data collection resulting in improved efficiency\, reduced error\, and datasets that can easily be analyzed to better inform management decisions. Affordable (sub-$20K) off-the-shelf TLS units can be employed to streamline the data collection process\, remove sampling bias\, and produce data that can be easily imported into analysis software or decision support framework. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-new-applications-for-terrestrial-lidar-systems-monitoring-forests-fuels-and-ecosystem-health/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210122T204332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163148Z
UID:2792-1613048400-1613053800@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: COVID-19 Impacts on Southeast Prescribed Fire  & Strategies for Keeping Fire on the Ground
DESCRIPTION:Hosts: NASA\, Tall Timbers Research Station\, Southern Fire Exchange\, Joint Fire Science Program\, and the University of Florida \nPresenters: Benjamin Poulter\, Ph.D.\, NASA Earth Sciences Division \nMorgan Varner\, Ph.D.\, Tall Timbers Research Station \nGreg Titus\, US Fish and Wildlife Service \nBrett Williams\, US Air Force Wildland Fire Branch \nSasha Ernst\, Florida Park Service \nWebinar Description: The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has altered the use of prescribed fire on hundreds of thousands of acres of public and private lands across the Southeastern United States. In this special two-part webinar\, scientists and fire management program leaders will discuss both the measurable impacts of the pandemic on prescribed fire use\, as well as successful strategies for managing fire during the time of COVID-19. In the first presentation\, NASA research scientist Ben Poulter\, Ph.D.\, will discuss the results of a project with Tall Timbers Research Station that identified changes in the pattern and frequency of fire across the region in 2020. In the second half of the webinar\, a panel of prescribed fire managers from the US Fish and Wildlife Service\, Eglin Air Force Base\, and the Florida Park Service\, will discuss their experiences\, lessons\, and strategies for managing prescribed fire programs in 2020 and 2021. Following the research presentation and panel discussion\, there will be time for audience Q/A. \nRegistration is required. Register here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-covid-19-impacts-on-southeast-prescribed-fire-strategies-for-keeping-fire-on-the-ground/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210111T142117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163149Z
UID:2711-1612771200-1612803600@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Virtual Conference on Heirs' Property & Sustainable Forest Management
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThough 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. \nRegistration is free but required. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-virtual-conference-on-heirs-property-sustainable-forest-management/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210112T164621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163150Z
UID:2719-1612351800-1612355400@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Ecological Drought: An Introduction
DESCRIPTION: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: \n• Dr. Shelley Crausbay\, Senior Scientist\, Conservation Science Partners \n• Dr. Amanda Cravens\, Research Social Scientist\, USGS \nThis 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 management needs for future drought planning and preparedness. The series is co-hosted by NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System and the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center\, with expert speakers from the research community\, tribal nations\, and government agencies. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-ecological-drought-an-introduction/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210115T180137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163152Z
UID:2760-1611838800-1611846000@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Communicating Air Quality During Fires: the Science Behind the AirNow Sensor Data Pilot
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe air sensors are among several new additions to the Fire and Smoke Map\, made possible with innovative technical approaches developed and applied by EPA to compare sensor data with data from regulatory grade monitors and temporary monitors provided by EPA\, USFS\, states\, tribes and local air quality agencies. This webinar will provide an overview of the AirNow Sensor Data Pilot and the development of the U.S.-wide correction equation for PurpleAir PM2.5 sensor data and its appropriateness for correcting PM2.5 measurements during smoke events.   \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-communicating-air-quality-during-fires-the-science-behind-the-airnow-sensor-data-pilot/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210104T145055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163153Z
UID:2693-1610715600-1610719200@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians collaborative research and management of culturally important forest products
DESCRIPTION:The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI)\, the USDA Forest Service\, and other collaborators are creating an integrated platform to improve access\, sustainable harvesting and ecological conditions for culturally important plants. The effort seeks to plan and implement forest management policies and activities that support Cherokee arts\, diets\, and practices while at the same time promoting integrated forest stewardship over a larger landscape. Activities are centered in western North Carolina and portions of adjacent states\, including the Qualla Boundary (EBCI tribal lands); the Pisgah\, Nantahala\, and Cherokee National Forests; and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We discuss efforts to date\, bringing together traditional knowledge\, western scientific research\, community engagement and cross-boundary relationship building. \nThis is the fourth webinar in a 7-part series focused on tribal land management that encompasses a wide array of topics and includes speakers from across the nation. The goal of this webinar series is to inform forestry and natural resource professionals of the full scope of land management approaches used by Native Americans across the country. In addition\, information from this series will provide the audience a better understanding of some of the complex history and policy challenges that also influence tribal land management. \nRegistration is not required. \nJoin the webinar here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-eastern-band-of-cherokee-indians-collaborative-research-and-management-of-culturally-important-forest-products/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T104500
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20210106T184616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163154Z
UID:2708-1610445600-1610448300@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar + Fires in the Southeast
DESCRIPTION:The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center\, in partnership with the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the NOAA National Weather Service. These webinars will provide the region with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought\, floods and tropical storms\, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as agriculture production\, water resources\, wildfires and ecosystems. \nRegister for the webinar here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-southeast-climate-monthly-webinar-fires-in-the-southeast/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20201209T135129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163155Z
UID:2626-1608040800-1608044400@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: The effect of prescribed fire on above- and below-ground soil properties in the Ozark Highlands
DESCRIPTION:Register here. \nThe Wildlife Society and The Society of American Foresters continuing education credits (1 hour Cat 1) approved \nPrescribed fire is commonly applied to meet a variety of forest management objectives\, including the restoration and maintenance of Oak (Quercus spp.) woodlands. In the Ozark Highlands\, private landowners\, conservation organizations\, and government agencies are increasingly applying fire to restore woodland sites after a period of fire suppression. Even though fire effects on vegetation\, fuels loading\, and wildlife habitats are often studied in the Ozark Highlands\, few studies have measured fire effects on soil physical and chemical properties in this region. Since it is important to understand how prescribed burning affects short- and long-term forest soil productivity\, we initiated this study to quantify prescribed fire effects on organic soil horizon measurements\, physical and chemical properties of soil mineral horizons\, and soil solution nutrient flux\, and to resolve the time required for soil properties to return to pre-burn soil conditions. Study sites are located in the Oak-Pine Woodland/Forest Hills Land Type Association in the Black River Basin of southern Missouri. Weathered from Roubidoux sandstone and Gasconade dolomite\, soils at the study sites contain large quantities of coarse fragments and reduced nutrient content. \nIn 2015\, fire was applied to sites that had no documented occurrence of fire for at least 40 years prior and sites that had been burned twice since 2002. Sampling efforts were focused upon stands on exposed hillslopes. The percent cover\, thickness\, and dry weight of the Oi\, Oe\, and Oa horizons were measured prior to and immediately following fire\, and annually for two years post-burn. Prescribed fire completely consumed the Oi horizon and partially reduced the Oe horizon\, but both were recovered two years later. Mineral soil bulk density was measured at the 0-10\, 10-20\, and 20-30 cm depths before fire\, and bulk density at the 0-10 cm depth was re-sampled two years post-burn. There was no change in bulk density of the whole soil and the fine soil fraction. Mineral soil samples were collected prior to fire treatment\, immediately post-burn\, and at six-month intervals for two post-burn years at depths of 0-10\, 10-20\, and 20-30 cm. Compared to pre-burn values\, there was a significant increase in the water-stable microaggregate size fraction within stands burned for the first time in recent history. Fire did not significantly alter total mineral soil organic carbon stocks\, the labile carbon pool\, or the pyrogenic carbon pool for any sampling depth. There was also no fire effect on total nitrogen\, soil pH\, effective cation exchange capacity\, base saturation\, aluminum saturation\, or exchangeable base cation concentrations. The soil solution was continuously monitored for one year pre-burn and two years post-burn at 10 cm and 30 cm depths using Plant Root Simulator (PRSTM) ion-exchange probes. Ammonium-nitrogen availability was significantly greater over the two post-burn growing seasons at the 10 cm depth within periodically burned stands. However\, during the second post-burn growing season\, phosphate-phosphorus availability at the 30 cm depth was significantly less within periodically burned stands relative to stands burned for the first time. Gravimetric soil moisture content monitored monthly at the 0-10 cm depth was not different between treatments for during the duration of the study. \nThe 2015 prescribed fires were generally within prescription designed for low-intensity\, low-severity burning. Soils were moist at the time of fire and soil temperatures minimally increased. Study results indicate that when fuels and soils are moist at the time of fire\, there is minimal immediate impact on organic and mineral soil properties. Overall\, burning for the first time after a period of fire suppression did not significantly alter mineral soil physical and chemical properties. The lack of differences among treatments before fire and the minimal change in mineral soil properties following fire suggests that when given time to recover between recurring burn events\, periodic burning also does not adversely alter mineral soil properties. Study results are informative and can assist Ozark land managers in developing a prescribed fire regime that meets sustainable forestry objectives.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-the-effect-of-prescribed-fire-on-above-and-below-ground-soil-properties-in-the-ozark-highlands/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20201204T145547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163156Z
UID:2614-1608030000-1608033600@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Developing Future Habitat Condition Scenarios for Wildlife in the Imperiled Pine Rockland Ecosystem of South Florida
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Suresh Subedi\, Arkansas Tech University\n\nSeminar Description:\n\n\n\nApproximately 90% of Pine Rockland habitat in south Florida and the Florida Keys\, USA\, has been lost\, fragmented\, or degraded because of urbanization or other anthropogenic disturbance. Furthermore\, low-lying islands and coastal areas are experiencing sea-level rise and an increased frequency and intensity of high tide flooding\, putting Pine Rockland habitats at increasing risk of ecological change. We evaluated changes in the extent of Pine Rockland habitat under future sea level rise and human scenarios for two endemic\, at-risk species of snakes\, the Rim Rock Crowned snake (Tantilla oolitica) and the Key Ringneck snake (Diadophis punctatus acrinus). We used recent and historical species records to determine their current habitat range in South Florida and estimated the extent of future habitat loss due to sea level rise and continued human development\, as well as projected differences between the two species and across their habitat ranges. Our results predict that saltwater intrusion due to sea level rise as well as short-term stochastic events such as storm surge and high tides will degrade large amounts of upland Pine Rockland habitats due to saltwater intrusion. A large amount of rockland habitat (up to 47% by 2030) will be lost to development within 10 years. Therefore\, immediate mitigation actions may be needed to conserve specialist species within upland habitat which are threatened by detrimental human modifications and global climate change.\n\n\n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-developing-future-habitat-condition-scenarios-for-wildlife-in-the-imperiled-pine-rockland-ecosystem-of-south-florida/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20201112T140316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163157Z
UID:2480-1607691600-1607695200@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Caring for All Relations: Tribal Wildlife Management
DESCRIPTION:Drs. Serra Hoagland (Laguna Pueblo) and Michel Kohl (Ft. Peck Sioux and Assinboine Nations) will discuss the value and important of wildlife management in Indian country. Information will highlight the differences between cultural\, commercial\, and subsistence management practices that occurs both on and off tribal lands. Tribal models of land stewardship that balance the triple bottom line of social\, environmental and economic needs of the community will be discussed. This presentation will also introduce participants on the incorporation of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) into tribal and non-tribal wildlife management practices as well as the need for tribal engagement in all natural resource management decision making. \nNo registration required. Join the webinar here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-caring-for-all-relations-tribal-wildlife-management/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20201109T141751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163158Z
UID:2462-1607688000-1607691600@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Water Quality Best Management Practices & Watershed Management
DESCRIPTION:Georgia’s water resources include 44\,056 miles of perennial streams\, 4.8 million acres of wetlands and hundreds of thousands of acres of impoundment. \n\n\nThis talk will explore the ways in which integrated watershed management can benefit forest landowners. We will explore water quality BMPs and  and how they relate to management objectives including fisheries\, aesthetics and sustainability. \nNo registration is required. Join the webinar here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-water-quality-best-management-practices-watershed-management/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20201109T141054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163159Z
UID:2460-1607601600-1607605200@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Beneficial and Pest Insects in Our Forests: Management Recommendations
DESCRIPTION:Many different types of insects inhabit our forests\, both beneficial and pest insects. \n\n\nNative insects like bark beetles\, pine tip moth\, and Deodar weevil can cause problems in pine stands.  The distinction of when a native insect becomes a pest insect be highlighted.  Management options including habitat management\, thinning\, burning\, and pesticide use will be discussed. \nNo registration is required. Join the webinar here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-beneficial-and-pest-insects-in-our-forests-management-recommendations/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20201105T235704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163200Z
UID:2458-1607515200-1607518800@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Invasive Species in Southern Forests: Problems and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:An invasive species is a non-native species (including seeds\, eggs\, spores\, or other propagules) whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic harm\, environmental harm\, or harm to human health. The term “invasive” is used for the most aggressive species. \nThese species grow and reproduce rapidly\, causing major disturbance to the areas in which they are present. In addition to the threats to production agriculture and forestry. Invasive species can decrease your ability to enjoy hunting\, fishing\, camping\, hiking\, boating\, and other outdoor recreational activities. \nThe United States suffers from $120 billion per year in economic losses due to invasive species. Approximately 42% of Threatened or Endangered species are at risk due to non-native\, invasive species. The presentation introduce the problem\, why you should care\, and tools to help identify\, monitor and prevent the spread of invasive species . \nNo registration is required. Join the webinar here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-invasive-species-in-southern-forests-problems-and-solutions/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20201124T210417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163201Z
UID:2576-1607508000-1607511600@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Fire and Kentucky's Grassland Insects
DESCRIPTION:Prescribed fire is a tool used to enhance wildlife habitat\, improve grass and forestland\nhealth\, and set back succession. Land managers often don’t consider the effects of fire on\ninsects. This webinar is geared toward wildlife biologists\, naturalists\, prescribed fire\npractitioners\, and other land managers interested in learning more about the influence of\nprescribed fire on invertebrate populations. \nRegistration is free for KY Wildlife Society and KY Prescribed Fire Council members. Members will receive a\nlink to join the webinar. Not a member? Please email the contact below to join!\nKYCTWS ($10): Cody M Rhoden\, cody.rhoden@ky.gov\nKYPFC ($10): Kyle Sams\, kyle.sams@ky.gov \nFor more information\, please contact Terri Brunjes\, KY TWS President\, terri.brunjes@ky.gov
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-fire-and-kentuckys-grassland-insects/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20201105T131010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163203Z
UID:2444-1607428800-1607432400@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Managing Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Ecological Integrity Alongside Traditional Forestry
DESCRIPTION:Georgia native plants support quality wildlife habitat for hunting\, conservation\, and ecological integrity. This can be demonstrated in management of longleaf pine ecosystems\, where timber and understory management occur simultaneously to support both economic and ecological goals. The understory that can occur under these management systems supports diverse and abundant wildlife. \nLongleaf pine ecosystem management often includes prescribed fire use\, mid-story removal/ reduction\, wiregrass propagation\, and encouragement of other understory herbaceous plants. In more traditional loblolly/ slash pine forest management\, native plants that support wildlife and ecological integrity can be encouraged in buffer zones or marginal areas of a stand. In these areas\, native plants that support wildlife habitat\, such as fruit and nut-bearing native trees and shrubs and beneficial insect-attracting plants\, can be encouraged. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of diverse native plants that can be managed alongside different types of forest management\, with a focus on species that create quality wildlife habitat. \nNo registration is required\, join the webinar here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-managing-native-plants-for-wildlife-habitat-and-ecological-integrity-alongside-traditional-forestry/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T104500
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20201130T195959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163205Z
UID:2599-1607421600-1607424300@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar
DESCRIPTION:These webinars provide the region’s stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought\, floods\, and tropical storms\, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires\, agriculture production\, disruption to water supply\, and ecosystems.\n\nThe December 8 webinar will also feature a presentation on High Tide Flooding by William Sweet\, NOAA National Ocean Service.\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-southeast-climate-monthly-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T182808
CREATED:20201203T173933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163206Z
UID:2606-1607349600-1607353200@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Preventing COVID-19 Exposures During Natural Disasters - 12/07
DESCRIPTION:This webinar in partnership with AIHA and the Interagency Working Group on Environmental Justice\, Subcommittee on Environmental Justice and Natural Disasters\, will provide guidance on keeping those who deploy as volunteers to assist with natural disaster response and clean-up safe from COVID-19. It will address suggestions for how and why to deploy\, expectations for volunteer supervisors/organizations\, controls for indoor and outdoor safety measures\, PPE supply\, HAZMAT training\, and more. \nPLEASE NOTE: Live Section 508 Compliant Captioning will be provided during this meeting. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-preventing-covid-19-exposures-during-natural-disasters-12-07/
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