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SUMMARY:Fueling Collaboration Webinar: Fire History as a Bridge Between Ecological Knowledge Systems
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will kick off Season 4 of the Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion Series!\nThis panel discussion will explore how different types of fire history information (Indigenous Knowledge and physical archives)\, when considered together\, provide improved context for understanding the ecologies and processes that are linked to the restoration and stewardship of fire-adapted communities. The panelists include Indigenous Knowledge holders and practitioners\, and experts in tree-ring\, sedimentary\, and archeological fire history\, who have collaboratively used fire history information to bridge cultures and knowledge systems. The discussion will use case studies in the Upper Great Lakes Region where a diverse set of partners wove these types of knowledge together to restore culture fire to the benefit of globally-rare pine barrens communities. \nClick here to register for Fire History as a Bridge Between Ecological Knowledge Systems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelists Include:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Evan Larson (Moderator)Dr. Evan Larson is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Society at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He has 22 years of experience using tree rings to investigate forest history and dynamics. The work that is currently at the center of Evan’s thoughts and energy is fueled by the enthusiasm of amazing collaborators who are together working to re-story the interwoven relationships among people\, fire\, and pine in Great Lakes Forests. Evan received a BA in Earth and Environmental Sciences at Willamette University\, a MS in Geography from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville\, and a PhD in Geography from the University of Minnesota. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kurt Kipfmueller (Panelist)Dr. Kurt Kipfmueller is a Professor of Geography\, Environment and Society at the University of Minnesota. He uses tree-rings to reconstruct fire and climate to understand how forest systems change over time. His primary research focus is on reconstructing past fires in Great Lakes forests to better understand and document the importance of cultural fire use in modifying forest patterns. \n\n\n  \nDr. Elizabeth Lynch (Panelist)\nDr. Elizabeth Lynch is an Associate Professor of Biology at Luther College. She earned a BSc Honors from Trent University and a PhD in Ecology with a minor in Quaternary Paleoecology from the University of Minnesota. As the Botanist for Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission in the 1990s\, she became interested in the role of fire for culturally important plant species. For the past 20 years she and several colleagues have used charcoal and pollen in lake and bog sediments to understand the interactions between fire\, landscape\, climate\, and vegetation in pine and oak barrens of northwestern Wisconsin. More recently her research includes documenting endangered plant communities of northeastern Iowa. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Sean Dunham (Panelist)Dr. Sean Dunham is an archaeologist and heritage program manager for the Chippewa National Forest in Cass Lake\, Minnesota. His current research interests focus on the relationship between people\, their culture\, and their environment. Dunham received a bachelor’s degree in history and anthropology from Michigan State University\, a master’s degree in ancient studies from the University of Minnesota\, and a PhD in anthropology from Michigan State University. \n\n\n  \nDr. Gregor Schuurman (Panelist)\nDr. Gregor Schuurman is an ecologist with the NPS Climate Change Response Program.  He works with parks and partners to understand and adapt to a wide range of climate change impacts.  He previously worked on T&E species conservation and climate change adaptation with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and holds a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota and a PhD from the University of Washington. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarcie Gotchie (Panelist)Marcie Gotchie is an archaeologist for the Chippewa National Forest in Cass Lake\, Minnesota. Her current research focuses on indigenous archaeology. She received her bachelor’s degree in tribal historic preservation from Salish Kootenai College. \n\n\n  \n  \nDamon Panek (Panelist)\nDamon Gezhiibideg Panek\, a citizen of the Mississippi Band of White Earth Ojibwe\, has embraced the resurgence of tribal fire for nearly three decades. As a Park Ranger for the Apostle Island National Lakeshore\, he led an initiative to restore cultural fire to Stockton Island. “Fire is how we maintain our Anishinaabe homelands and in turn\, our identity\,” Panek says. Along with a lifetime of study under Indigenous elders in the Great Lakes region\, he earned an Environmental Studies Secondary Education Bachelor of Science Degree at Northland College in Ashland\, Wisconsin. Panek is the Wildland Fire Program Manager for the Fond du Lac Band of the Lake Superior Ojibwe. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nDan Devault (Panelist)Leech Lake Tribal College – photo/bio coming soon. \n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/fueling-collaboration-webinar-fire-history-as-a-bridge-between-ecological-knowledge-systems/
LOCATION:Virual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231111
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
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SUMMARY:6th National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Coming to Santa Fe\, NM \nNovember 6-10\, 2023 \nFor more information about the upcoming workshop\, visit the conference website.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/6th-national-cohesive-wildland-fire-management-strategy-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231104
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
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SUMMARY:Central Florida Prescribed Fire Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Next Central Florida Prescribed Fire Council Meeting will be Friday November 3\, 2023 \nRegister here. More information on the PFC website and their Facebook page. \nThe 2023 hybrid meeting is co-hosted with the Southern Fire Exchange. Both the in-person and virtual registration is free.\nThe in-person meeting will be held at Osceola Heritage Park in the Extension Services building. \nOsceola Heritage Park\nExtension Services\n1875 Silver Spur Lane\nKissimmee\, FL 34744 \n\n\n\nAttend either in-person or virtually to receive Florida Certified Burn Manager credit.\nSociety of American Foresters Continuing Forestry Education (CFE) credit expected. \n 
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/central-florida-prescribed-fire-council-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Osceola Heritage Park\, 1875 Silver Spur Lane\, Kissimmee\, FL\, 34744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T133000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20231012T190735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162748Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: State of the Science: SMOKE
DESCRIPTION:November 1 @ 10-11:30am MT\n\nJoin a live virtual session hosted by USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station scientists focused on the State of the Science about SMOKE. This facilitated panel discussion will be guided by your questions. Pre-registration is required. Live session will be recorded and posted on the RMRS website.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe panelists for this webinar include:\n\nShawn Urbanski (Rocky Mountain Research Station)\nScott Goodrick (Southern Research Station)\nSusan O’Neill (Pacific Northwest Research Station)\nSusan Prichard (University of Washington)\nAna Rappold (EPA)\nJeffrey Vukovich (EPA)
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-state-of-the-science-smoke/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230923T020843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T020843Z
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SUMMARY:Fire Fest at Jonathan Dickinson State Park
DESCRIPTION:FireFest is a fall community family event hosted by The Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park to celebrate Florida’s relationship with fire. Learn about the importance of prescribed fire\, safety awareness\, and how important fire truly is to the local wildlife and community.  The day is filled with live fire demos\, hayrides\, swamp buggy tours through the park\, pumpkin patches\, campfires\, food and drinks\, ghost tours\, and much more! Click here for more information about the event.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/fire-fest-at-jonathan-dickinson-state-park/
LOCATION:Jonathan Dickinson State Park\, 16450 SE Federal Hwy\, Hobe Sound\, Florida
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Field Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230630T192424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T192424Z
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SUMMARY:North Florida Prescribed Fire Council Fall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/north-florida-prescribed-fire-council-fall-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20231006T134250Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Multi-fidelity Coupled Fire/Atmosphere Modeling to Support Proactive Approaches to Wildland Fire
DESCRIPTION:Host: USGS Widland Fire Science Webinar Series \nDate: Tuesday\, October 10th at 3pm ET \nSpeaker: Dr. Rod Linn\, Team Leader\, Atmospheric Modeling and Weapons Phenomenology\, Los Alamos National Laboratory \nSummary: As the fire community looks towards proactive approaches to manage the growing challenges of wildland fire\, the importance of science-based decision support is increasing. In wildland fire and land management\, the decision space is different when determining proactive management strategies compared with reactive crisis management\, just as they are in any field.  There is an expectation that decision makers have weighed the pros and cons of their action (or lack of action) and are optimizing their actions to meet objectives\, reducing costs (not just monetary costs)\, and avoiding unintended consequences. Whether it is assessing possible benefits of fuels treatments or planning and analyzing prescribed fires\, next generation coupled fire atmosphere models can contribute to the science basis for land management decisions.  The requirements on these models are that they capture the influences of the heterogenous fire environment on fire behavior with sufficient detail to enable decision makers to understand the consequences of the various possible decisions.  Continual improvement of the science basis and availability of decision support requires a multi-fidelity modeling approach where detailed models can continuously help us increase our understanding of the relationship between fire behavior and its environment in current or future climate scenarios\, and faster running tools can encompass this understanding in an accessible tool. More more information here. \nJoin the webinar via MS Teams Here. \n 
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-multi-fidelity-coupled-fire-atmosphere-modeling-to-support-proactive-approaches-to-wildland-fire/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230831T204847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162751Z
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SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: FireHydro - Mapping South Florida Daily Fire Risk Using Fuels\, Water Levels\, and Burn History
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 5\, 2023 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET \nA free one hour webinar from North Carolina State University\, the Southern Fire Exchange\, and the University of Florida IFAS. \nSociety of American Foresters CFE Credit Expected. \nPresenter:\nKate Jones\, PhD Candidate\, Center for Geospatial Analytics at NC State University \nWebinar Description: Mapping fire risk at a landscape scale in South Florida depends on spatially varying water levels\, fuel characteristics\, and topography. When surface and near-surface water levels recede below the lowest topographic features (strands\, marshes\, etc.)\, the ecosystem loses its natural\, wetted fire breaks. We developed a data-driven spatial method to generate daily\, categorical fire risk maps; the maps visualize low-to-high risk areas and enable fire managers to both effectively execute prescribed burns\, as well as efficiently staff the landscape during high fire risk. Following the presentation there will be time for audience Q/A with the speaker. \nRegistration: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LmdlvPGzSp261OVloc7Mqg#/registration \nWebinar Recording: If you can’t make the webinar\, look for the recording to be posted on the Southern Fire Exchange YouTube Webinar Archive. \nQuestions? Contactus@southernfireexchange.org
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-firehydro-mapping-south-florida-daily-fire-risk-using-fuels-water-levels-and-burn-history/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230831T200318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162752Z
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SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: The Intersection Between Bat Management and Fire in the Southeast
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 27\, 2023\n1:00 – 2:00 PM ET \nA free one hour webinar from the SERPPAS Prescribed Fire Working Group\, the SERPPAS At-Risk\, Threatened\, and Endangered Species Working Group\, US Fish and Wildlife Service\, the Southern Fire Exchange\, and the University of Florida IFAS. \nSociety of American Foresters CFE Credit Expected. \nPresenters and Agenda: \nBecky Harrison (US Fish and Wildlife Service) – SERPPAS Introduction (5 min)\nPete Pattavina (US Fish and Wildlife Service) – Bat Biology and Listings in the SE. How fire can affect bats and regulatory requirements (30 min)\nLucas Cooksey (Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute) – DoD Bat Management (10 min)\nQ/A (10 min) \nWebinar Description: \nBats are important to forested ecosystems and often interact with fire. Recently\, several bat species have been placed on the Endangered Species list. This webinar will describe the bats in the Southern region that have been listed\, and will summarize how these bats can be affected by wildland fire\, and the regulatory requirements that may affect prescribed burning. We will also provide an overview of the current DoD Bat strategy in support of their military and conservation missions. Additional resources that will be helpful to land managers will be provided. Following the presentation there will be time for audience Q&A with the speakers. \nRegistration link: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VdZle-lgRPKwN_46uUKZHA#/registration
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-the-intersection-between-bat-management-and-fire-in-the-southeast/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230926
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230630T203400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T203400Z
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SUMMARY:Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Georgia Prescribed Fire Council fall 2023 meeting. This year the meeting will be held in Columbus\, Georgia. Look for more information on the Georgia Prescribed Fire Council website.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/georgia-prescribed-fire-council-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230630T210531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T210531Z
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council 2023 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council 2023 Annual Meeting will be held on September 20-21st in Wilmington\, North Carolina. The meeting will be held on the 20th and the field trip will be held on the 21st. For more information and registration information\, see the North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council website.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/north-carolina-prescribed-fire-council-2023-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230801T152514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T152514Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Virtual Workshop: Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Wildland Fires
DESCRIPTION:WORKSHOP\nGreenhouse Gas Emissions from Wildland Fires\nSeptember 13-15\, 2023 \nThe National Academies Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate invites you to this workshop on September 13-15\, 2023\, on current understanding of how changes in wildland fire greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions could affect our ability to achieve ‘net-zero’ GHG emissions targets. \nThis workshop will identify opportunities to improve measurements and model projections of emissions in order to advance understanding and inform management practices that could limit emissions from wildland fires. Participants will consider how changes in emissions from these fires could affect our ability to achieve ‘net-zero’ GHG emissions targets. Additionally\, workshop discussions will consider management practices that could be incorporated in current and future action plans. Registration and more information.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-virtual-workshop-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-wildland-fires/
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Field Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230908
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230630T215307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T215307Z
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SUMMARY:Alabama Prescribed Fire Council 2023 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Alabama Prescribed Fire Council 2023 Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held on Thursday\, September 7th at Jefferson State Community College in Clanton\, Alabama. For more information see the Alabama Prescribed Fire Council website and Facebook page.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/alabama-prescribed-fire-council-2023-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230630T211604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T211604Z
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SUMMARY:South Carolina Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 South Carolina Prescribed Fire Council Meeting will be held on September 6-7th in Aiken\, South Carolina. Register for the meeting here. For more information visit the South Carolina Prescribed Fire Council Facebook group.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/south-carolina-prescribed-fire-council-annual-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230720T141144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162753Z
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SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: Climate-Driven Changes in Prescribed Fire in the Southeastern US
DESCRIPTION:  \nClimate-Driven Changes in Prescribed Fire in the Southeastern US: Burner Concerns\, Needs\, and Alternatives \nAugust 17\, 2023 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET \nA free one hour webinar from the US Forest Service\, NC State University\, the Southern Fire Exchange\, and the University of Florida IFAS. \nSociety of American Foresters CFE Credit Expected. \nPresenter: Megan Johnson\, PhD\, US Forest Service ORISE Post-Doc \nWebinar Description: Prescribed fire is used frequently in Southeastern landscapes to reduce wildfire risk\, maintain wildlife habitat\, and support fire-dependent species. Many practitioners have expressed that they are unable to burn as often as they would like due to the range of management and safety requirements. However\, climate change is expected to further restrict burning opportunities in the Southeast by reducing the number of days with acceptable meteorological conditions. This webinar summarizes the findings of a recent survey of Southeastern burners intended to evaluate and describe their needs\, concerns\, and alternative actions if faced with fewer good burning days in the future. The implications of these alternative actions on future smoke impacts will also be discussed. Following the presentation there will be time for audience Q/A with the speaker. \nRegister Here: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-m_vVUiqTM-yn114SxVh5w
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-climate-driven-changes-in-prescribed-fire-in-the-southeastern-us/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230801T190106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162754Z
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SUMMARY:National Extension Wildland Fire Initiative Web Meeting: Smoke and Air Quality
DESCRIPTION:The next National Extension Wildland Fire Initiative quarterly meeting (hosted by the Association for Natural Resources Extension Professionals) on August 15th at 3PM ET (Zoom) will focus on topics related to smoke and air quality. David Godwin\, Ph.D.\, Eytan Krasilovsky\, and Jess Downing will talk about DIY air filters\, air cleaner loaner programs\, and opportunities to engage communities on smoke related topics. If you work in Cooperative Extension or similar community outreach join the meeting and find out more about NEWFI and their quarterly meetings.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/national-extension-wildland-fire-initiative-web-meeting-smoke-and-air-quality/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230704T014040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162755Z
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SUMMARY:USFS 2023 FASMEE Webinar
DESCRIPTION:On July 27th at 1:00 PM ET the US Forest Service will host a webinar exploring the Fire and Smoke Model Evaluation Experiment (FASMEE) project. For more information see the project website here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/usfs-2023-fasmee-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230714T193015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162756Z
UID:6519-1690293600-1690297200@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: EPA Wildfire Impacts on Drinking Water
DESCRIPTION:“Wildfire Impacts on Drinking Water” \nJuly 25\, 2023 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET\nHosted by the US EPA Office of Research and Development and Office of Water\nRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ViTvu6DlSBGU9_K0oY90rQ#/registration
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-epa-wildfire-impacts-on-drinking-water/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230505T205316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162757Z
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SUMMARY:LANDFIRE Office Hour: Using fire compartments and historical land cover to rediscover grasslands in the Eastern U.S. for restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this upcoming joint LANDFIRE / Southern Fire Exchange Office Hour: Using fire compartments and historical land cover to rediscover grasslands in the Eastern U.S. for restoration \n\nDate & Time: June 28\, 2023 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n\n\n\nHosted by: LANDFIRE and the Southern Fire Exchange\n\nPresenters: Brice B. Hanberry\, Research Ecologist\, Rocky Mountain Research Station\, USDA Forest Service\, Rapid City\, South Dakota\, USA and Reed F. Noss\, Chief Science Advisor\, Southeastern Grasslands Institute \n\nCheck out last month’s LANDFIRE Office Hour Recording: https://youtu.be/eCX0_ofSqHc \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: https://tnc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvdeCqpzsrHNfyAy8G8I3KoGe7YGm3uZSB#/registration
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/landfire-office-hour-using-fire-compartments-and-historical-land-cover-to-rediscover-grasslands-in-the-eastern-u-s-for-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20221130T181011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T181011Z
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SUMMARY:Association of Consulting Foresters National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Conference Website: https://acf.memberclicks.net/national-conference \n 
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/association-of-consulting-foresters-national-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230609T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
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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
CATEGORIES:Trainings,Workshops & Field Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230419T131951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162758Z
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SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: BurnPro3D - A Web-Based Tool for Prescribed Burn Planning
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this upcoming SFE Webinar: BurnPro3D: A Web-Based Tool for Prescribed Burn Planning \n\nDate & Time: May 17\, 2023 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n\n\n\nPresenter: Melissa Floca\, Director of Strategic Partnerships\, CICORE Division of the San Diego Supercomputer Center at UC San Diego\n\n\nSAF CFE Credit Expected\n\n\nDescription: This webinar will provide an overview of the BurnPro3D platform and discuss opportunities to participate in usability testing and beta testing. BurnPro3D is a decision support platform to help the fire management community understand risks and tradeoffs quickly and accurately to plan and implement prescribed burns.  The tool uses 3D fuels data\, user-defined ignition patterns\, and a coupled fire/atmosphere model. It allows users to define burn objectives in terms of surface and canopy fuel consumption and identify the combinations of environmental conditions and ignition patterns that result in fire behavior that meets those objectives. The BurnPro3D team is led by the WIFIRE Lab at UC San Diego and funded by the National Science Foundation. It includes partners from the U.S. Forest Service\, the U.S. Geological Survey\, and Los Alamos National Lab\, as well as dozens of collaborators from universities and the private and non-profit sectors.\n\n\nRegistration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KYYx0YS4REehQucV-_qKlg
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-burnpro3d-a-web-based-tool-for-prescribed-burn-planning/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20221212T215958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T215958Z
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SUMMARY:7th Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference
DESCRIPTION:7th Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference\nMay 16-18\, 2023\nTyler\, Texas – Holiday Inn Tyler Conference Center\nWebsite: https://web.cvent.com/event/3da5e02e-2085-4e9d-bb01-c783a6383d50 \nRegistration is open now! Early bird registration ends March 31st. \nThe Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference is a major conference focused on fire in oak forests\, woodlands\, and savannas where noted experts in research and management gather to present state-of-the-art information\, perspectives and synthesis on key issues. This conference will emphasize topics relevant to management of oak-dominated forests\, woodlands\, and savannas and will be of interest to managers\, scientists\, landowners\, consultants\, and students. \nThis conference is particularly tailored to land managers and applications\, and will feature invited presentations\, an open poster session\, management focused panel discussions\, exhibits\, and professional networking opportunities. The schedule will include a day of speakers and panel discussions\, a field trip day\, followed by a final day of speakers and panel discussions. Continuing Education Credits will be offered through the Society of American Foresters and The Wildlife Society. \nCall for research and management posters\nWe anticipate inviting poster presentation submissions on any aspect of fire in eastern North American oak ecosystems. Research posters may relate to any aspect of fire science such as fire regimes\, fire effects\, fuels\, GIS/remote sensing\, hydrology\, soils\, wildlife\, or human dimensions. Management posters may highlight specific fire-related projects and / or programs. \nKey sponsors and supporters of this conference include:Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Consortium\nConsortium of Appalachian Fire Managers and Scientists\nJoint Fire Science Program\nTexas Parks and Wildlife Department\nUSDA Forest Service Northern Research Station
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/7th-fire-in-eastern-oak-forests-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230419T155858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T155858Z
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SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: Forest Operations and Supply Chain Engineering to Facilitate Fuel Treatment in the Modern Bioeconomy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this upcoming SFE Webinar: Forest Operations and Supply Chain Engineering to Facilitate Fuel Treatment in the Modern Bioeconomy \n\n\n\nDate & Time: May 11\, 2023 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) \n\n\n\nPresenter: Dr. Nate Anderson\, US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station \n\n\n\nSAF CFE Credit Expected \n\n\n\nDescription: Forest managers often struggle to meet restoration and fuel treatment goals in part because of the high cost of operations and the low market value of removals. It is frequently said that the value of biomass and small-diameter logs can generate revenue to reduce net costs\, but in reality capitalizing on this possibility can be difficult and fraught with financial uncertainty and risk. This webinar synthesizes recent and ongoing U.S. Forest Service R&D studies focused on understanding industrial supply chains linked to fuel treatment. The emphasis is on tailoring forest operations\, logistics and supply chain management more specifically to fuel treatments and their unique characteristics. Given the ambitious goals of initiatives like the Wildfire Crisis Strategy\, leveraging the growing bioeconomy to improve the financial viability of fuel treatment will be critical to treating more acres at lower cost\, and improving forest and wildfire management outcomes in the future. Following the presentation there will be time for audience Q/A with the speaker. \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h-U-lWKGS_K1zEicKq9K5w#/registration
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-forest-operations-and-supply-chain-engineering-to-facilitate-fuel-treatment-in-the-modern-bioeconomy/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230407T135042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162759Z
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SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: Slack and Scarcity in Wildland Fire
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this upcoming SFE Webinar: Slack and Scarcity in Wildland Fire \n\nDate & Time: May 4\, 2023 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n\n\n\nPresenter: Dr. Matthew Thompson\, US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station\n\n\nSAF CFE Credit Expected\n\n\nDescription: A free one hour webinar from the Southern Fire Exchange\, the USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station\, and the University of Florida IFAS. Society of American Foresters CFE Credit Expected. Presenter: Dr. Matthew Thompson\, US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station Webinar Description: In this presentation\, Dr. Thompson will explore themes of slack and scarcity and how they relate to strategy\, performance\, and analytics in wildfire. Following the presentation there will be time for audience Q/A with Dr. Thompson.\n\n\nRegistration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S6P7cJLDRfu8Qmj2fXTFJA#/registration
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-slack-and-scarcity-in-wildland-fire/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230425T180725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162800Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: EPA Wildfire and Prescribed Fire Smoke
DESCRIPTION:Date / Time: Monday\, May 1\, 2023 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET\n\nSpeaker: Rick Gillam\, Environmental Engineer\, US EPA\n\nWebinar Description: In this webinar\, speaker Rick Gillam will talk about how wildfire smoke affects air quality and public health. He’ll also discuss what you can do to protect yourself and family from wildland fire smoke. Rick will also talk about prescribed fire and how it is used to support ecosystem health and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires.\n\nRegister Here: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/8b0cda6b-2ca5-4f90-8b76-bfd8fbdd83a6@88b378b3-6748-4867-acf9-76aacbeca6a7
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-epa-wildfire-and-prescribed-fire-smoke/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230105T201330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T201330Z
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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:20230405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T143000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230323T183344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162801Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Effectiveness of fuel treatments at the landscape scale
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, 4/5/2023\, 11am –12:30pm MDT\n\n\nRegistration Link\n\n\n\n\nMaximizing the effectiveness of fuel treatments at the landscape scale is a key research and management need given the inability to treat all areas at risk from wildfire\, and there is a growing body of scientific literature assessing this need. Rocky Mountain Research Station scientists\, in collaboration with the Joint Fire Science Network\, synthesized existing science on landscape-scale fuel treatment effectiveness in North American ecosystems through a systematic literature review. \nA recent report\, Effectiveness of fuel treatments at the landscape scale: State of understanding and key research gaps\, provides key findings from four literature synthesis documents (concepts and fuel treatment effectiveness measurements\, empirical\, simulation\, and case studies) that evaluate the extent to which landscape fuel treatments mitigate adverse effects of wildfire\, provide opportunities to manage fire for beneficial effects of wildfire\, provide opportunities for cost efficient fire suppression strategies\, maximize fire responder safety\, provide results to inform future fuel treatment planning\, and identify research gaps. \nEvent Details\nJoin the Joint Fire Science Network and Rocky Mountain Research Station for the Landscape Fuel Treatment Effectiveness webinar on Wednesday\, April 5 from 11:00 – 12:30 MT. Registration is required. \nFour Rocky Mountain Research Station scientists will present their latest research followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. \n\nLessons learned from wildland fire case studies | Ali Urza\, Research Ecologist\nQuantifying forest wildfire hazard and fuel treatment effectiveness from stands to landscapes | Sharon Hood\, Research Ecologist\nFuel treatment scenarios tested through simulation studies | Jeff Ott\, Research Ecologist\nIs there empirical evidence for landscape-level fuel treatment effectiveness? | Shawn McKinney\, Writer/Editor
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-effectiveness-of-fuel-treatments-at-the-landscape-scale/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T171500
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230221T215235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T215235Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Workshop: Groundcover Restoration & Enhancement
DESCRIPTION:Groundcover Restoration & Enhancement Workshop\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 5\, 2023\n8:00 AM-5:15 PM\n\nAustin Cary Forest | Gainesville\, FL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe aim of this workshop is to bring together working professionals to collaborate on current topics and research related to groundcover restoration and enhancement in Florida. Two chief topics that will be discussed at this workshop are: (1) low native seed supply and availability\, and (2) native groundcover enhancement within the urban matrix. Both topics will have a set of speakers and will be followed by panel led discussions. The goal is to foster collaborative dialogue on current issues and emerging topics. Register for the workshop: https://web.cvent.com/event/24641132-c6ad-4b05-948c-0bd8f78af9b2/summary \n\nCheck out the workshop agenda (pdf).
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-workshop-groundcover-restoration-enhancement/
LOCATION:Austin Cary Forest\, 10625 NE Waldo Rd\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Field Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T184831
CREATED:20230324T201342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162802Z
UID:6305-1680094800-1680098400@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:LANDFIRE Office Hour: Fire in the Western U.S. - Big fires. Big challenges. Big need for regional learning and action
DESCRIPTION:Fire in the Western U.S. – Big fires. Big challenges. Big need for regional learning and action: (A story map)\n\nJoin the office hour and learn about the diverse inputs and outcomes from six large fires spanning five JFSP Regional Fire Science Exchanges. \n\n\nDate: 3/29 | 1:00 PM ET | REGISTER\n\nGuests: JFSP & TNC LANDFIRE\n\nSee the story map\nFirst 20-25 min: TNC LANDFIRE intros\, JFSP reps highlight key takeaways leading up to\, and resulting from their region’s featured fire(s). Following the presentations there will be time for Q/A.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/landfire-office-hour-fire-in-the-western-u-s-big-fires-big-challenges-big-need-for-regional-learning-and-action/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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