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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Can restoration of of fire-dependent ecosystems reduce ticks and tick-borne disease prevalence in the eastern United States?
DESCRIPTION:Can restoration of fire-dependent ecosystems reduce ticks and tick-borne disease prevalence in the eastern United States? \nNovember 8\, 2022 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET \nHosted by the Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Science Consortium and the North Atlantic Fire Science Exchange \nThe Wildlife Society and The Society of American Foresters continuing education credits (1 hour Cat 1) anticipated. \nRegister here: https://umsystem.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrcuqoqT8pGdzK0DdqiqvRRblIf9w98lFQ\nA unique Zoom Meeting link will be emailed to you. Enter the meeting room beginning at 12:45 pm (central time) on the day of the webinar.   \nWebinar abstract:  Over the past century\, fire suppression has facilitated broad ecological changes in the composition\, structure\, and function of fire-dependent landscapes throughout the eastern US\, which are in decline. These changes have likely contributed mechanistically to the enhancement of habitat conditions that favor pathogen-carrying tick species\, key wildlife hosts of ticks\, and interactions that have fostered pathogen transmission among them and to humans. While the long-running paradigm for limiting human exposure to tick-borne diseases focuses responsibility on individual prevention\, the continued expansion of medically important tick populations\, increased incidence of tick-borne disease in humans\, and emergence of novel tick-borne diseases highlights the need for additional approaches to stem this public health challenge. Another approach that has the potential to be a cost-effective and widely applied but that remains largely overlooked is the use of prescribed fire to ecologically restore degraded landscapes that favor ticks and pathogen transmission. We examine the ecological role of fire and its effects on ticks within the eastern United States\, especially examining the life cycles of forest-dwelling ticks\, shifts in regional-scale fire use over the past century\, and the concept that frequent fire may have helped moderate tick populations and pathogen transmission prior to the so-called fire-suppression era that has characterized the past century. We explore mechanisms of how fire and ecological restoration can reduce ticks\, the potential for incorporating the mechanisms into the broader strategy for managing ticks\, and the challenges\, limitations\, and research needs of prescribed burning for tick reduction. \n \nThis webinar will include findings from the following publication: Gallagher\, Michael R.\, Kreye\, Jesse K.\, Machtinger\, Erika T.\, Everland\, Alexis\, Schmidt\, Nathaniel\, and Skowronski\, Nicholas S.. 2022. “ Can Restoration of Fire-Dependent Ecosystems Reduce Ticks and Tick-Borne Disease Prevalence in the Eastern United States?.” Ecological Applications 32( 7): e2637. https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2637
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-can-restoration-of-of-fire-dependent-ecosystems-reduce-ticks-and-tick-borne-disease-prevalence-in-the-eastern-united-states/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
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SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: UAS / Drones for Prescribed Fire Ignitions
DESCRIPTION:SFE Webinar: UAS for Prescribed Fire Ignitions\n\n\nA free one hour webinar from Raven Environmental Services\, the Southern Fire Exchange\, and the University of Florida. \nSociety of American Foresters CFE Credit Expected. \nPresenter:\nBrett Lawrence\, Project Manager – Drone and GIS Services\, Raven Environmental Services \nWebinar Description: This webinar will share how the incorporation of UAS aerial ignition into a private prescribed burning program impacted operations between 2019 and 2021. The speaker will share some insights into how using UAS changed burn planning and how it mitigated challenges relating to fire operations. The presentation will include the quantitative impacts of using the UAS\, as well as case studies from some specific prescribed burns. Finally\, the speaker will share limiting factors that they continue to encounter when using the UAS on burns. Following the presentations there will be time for audience Q/A with the speaker. \n\n\nRegister: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RxiMcLcOTOejQX9v-nO-gw
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-uas-drones-for-prescribed-fire-ignitions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20221027T140111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162823Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: National Wildfire Resilience Public Opinion Research Briefing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-national-wildfire-resilience-public-opinion-research-briefing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220519T204711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T204711Z
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SUMMARY:14th Biennial ​Longleaf Conference
DESCRIPTION:14th Biennial Longleaf Conference\nOctober 25-28\, 2022\n​Hotel Ballast\, Wilmington\, North Carolina\n“The Biennial Longleaf Conference\, sponsored by The Longleaf Alliance\, is a regional conference that is focused on the restoration and conservation of the longleaf ecosystem that once dominated the landscape within the southeastern United States. The conference provides the opportunity for people from all over the southeast to get together\, share\, learn\, and celebrate longleaf. It also serves as a rallying spot for several other organizations and government agencies seeking to stage additional events in order to better collaborate on the conference topics.” \n“This conference is open to individuals\, private landowners\, land managers\, wildlife biologists\, conservation groups\, consultants\, university researchers\, forestry professionals\, agency and outreach personnel who share an interest in restoration of the longleaf pine ecosystem. On average\, attendance ranges from 250-400 depending on conference location. The conference also draws from 25-35 exhibitors and vendors.” \nMore information here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/14th-biennial-longleaf-conference/
LOCATION:Wilmington\, North Carolina\, 301 North Water Street\, Wilmington\, NC\, 28401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T170000
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SUMMARY:North Florida Prescribed Fire Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 2022 North Florida Prescribed Fire Council Fall Meeting \nRegistration coming at a later date. The meeting will be held at the Jackson County UF/IFAS Extension Office. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/north-florida-prescribed-fire-council-meeting/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Jackson County Extension Office\, 2741 Penn Ave. Suite 3\, Marianna\, FL\, 32448\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221008
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20200401T153214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T153214Z
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SUMMARY:Fire Ecology Across Boundaries: Connecting Science and Management
DESCRIPTION:The Association for Fire Ecology (AFE) and Pau Costa Foundation (PCF) are partnering with Regione Toscana and University of Florence to host the Fire Ecology Across Boundaries conference in Florence\, Italy October 4-7\, 2022. \nView the event website here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/fire-ecology-across-boundaries-connecting-science-and-management/
LOCATION:University of Florence Santa Apollonia Building\, Via S. Gallo\, 25\, Florence\, 50129\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220930
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220621T212100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T212100Z
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SUMMARY:Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Annual Statewide Meeting will be held on Thursday\, September 29th at the Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton\, Georgia. Continuing Forestry Education credits and Master Timber Harvester credits will be available. Registration and more information.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/georgia-prescribed-fire-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Tifton\, GA\, Tifton\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220928T143000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220817T191434Z
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SUMMARY:Northeast-Midwest Regional Prescribed Fire Council Coordinating Group (NE-MW-RPFCCG) Virtual Networking Forum
DESCRIPTION:Northeast-Midwest Regional Prescribed Fire Council Coordinating Group (NE-MW RPFCCG)\nVirtual Networking Forum\nWednesday\, September 28\, 2022\n1:00 to 2:30 PM EASTERN / 12:00 to 1:30 PM CENTRAL\n\nJoin this regional virtual meeting to learn about learn and burn events and prescribed fire communication resources.  While this working group is based outside of the southeastern US\, the two guest speakers come from North Carolina and Florida. \nNo registration is required \nhttps://osu.zoom.us/j/94738970595?pwd=VFRjTnZBdlRpZVl1b0RDZkVYOEgyZz09\nMeeting ID: 947 3897 0595\nPassword: 972712 \nOne tap mobile\n+16513728299\,\,94738970595#\,\,\,\,0#\,\,972712# US (Minnesota)\nDial by your location\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)\nMeeting ID: 947 3897 0595\nPassword: 972712\nFind your local number: https://osu.zoom.us/u/afbjJIQos \n 
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/northeast-midwest-regional-prescribed-fire-council-coordinating-group-ne-mw-rpfccg-virtual-networking-forumm/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220817T210705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162824Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Bladen Lakes Isolated Wetlands Restoration Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bladen Lakes Isolated Wetlands Restoration Workshop\nSept. 21\, 2022 \n1:00 – 4:30 PM ET\nOnline (Sept. 21) and Optional In-Person (Sept. 22) \nNote: This hybrid workshop consists of two parts\, a webinar (Sep. 21\, 2022) and a limited capacity (30 participants) field tour in the Bladen Lakes\, NC region (Sep. 22\, 2022). The field tour will visit Suggs Mill Pond game land\, the Broadwell property\, and Bladen Lakes State Forest. To register for the webinar please click on “Register Now”. To register to participate in the limited capacity (30 People) field tour email Julian Wilson\, julian.wilson@ncagr.gov. Field tour participation will be capped at 30 participants on a first-come basis. A waiting list will be maintained. \nIsolated wetlands are critically important to conserving ecosystem biodiversity in the Southeast. They provide many ecosystem services\, to include improving water quality. They are a vital natural resource\, important in maintaining biodiversity and essential for wetland-dependent wildlife. Participants in the webinar will learn about restoration of isolated webinars. Presenters will discuss priority amphibians\, plants\, and natural communities\, and will review restoration needs and strategies\, including the use of fire in wetlands. \nRegister for the webinar \nWebinar Agenda\n\nWelcome\, introduction\, and participant poll – Jeff Hall (NCWRC)\, Julian Wilson (NCFS)\nImportance of Bladen Lakes region for wetland restoration – Jeff Marcus (TNC)\nSplendid Isolation: The importance of isolated wetlands to herpetofauna in North Carolina– Jeff Beane (NCMNS)\nRare Plants of Isolated Wetlands in Southeastern NC – Katherine Culatta (NCPCP)\nIsolated wetland natural communities– Mike Schafale (NCNHP)\nHabitat degradation\, restoration strategies\, & examples from FL – Mike Sisson (NCWRC)\nExamples of wetland restoration in NC – Jeff Humphries (NCWRC)\nFire and wetland management – Ken Shughart (NCWRC)\nRound Robin overview of key conservation lands in region\n\nBladen Lakes State Forest – Hans Rohr (NCFS)\nBay Tree Lake/Jones Lake/Singletary Lake State Parks – Ed Corey (NCSP)\nSuggs Mill Pond & Whitehall Game Lands – Ken Shughart\nKey private lands (Broadwell/Bayfields) – Richard Broadwell\n\n\nOverview of field trip logistics and objectives\nClosing remarks
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-bladen-lakes-isolated-wetlands-restoration-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Webinars,Workshops & Field Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220919T162021Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: The Chemistry of Fires at the Wildland Urban Interface
DESCRIPTION:Report Webinar: The Chemistry of Fires at the Wildland-Urban Interface\n3:00 – 4:00 PM ET Tuesday\, September 20\, 2022 \nRegister for the webinar here  \nHosted by the US National Academies of Sciences \nWildfires in America are becoming larger\, more frequent\, and more destructive\, driven by climate change and existing land management practices. Many of these fires occur at the wildland-urban interface (WUI)\, areas where development and wildland areas overlap and which are increasingly at risk of devastating fires as communities continue to expand into previously undeveloped areas. Unlike conventional wildfires\, WUI fires are driven in part by burning of homes\, cars\, and other human-made structures\, and in part by burning vegetation.  The interaction of these two types of fires can lead to public health effects that are unique to WUI fires. \nThis report evaluates existing and needed chemistry information that decision-makers can use to mitigate WUI fires and their potential health impacts. It describes key fuels of concern in WUI fires\, especially household components like siding\, insulation\, and plastic\, examines key pathways for exposure\, including inhalation and ingestion\, and identifies communities vulnerable to exposures. The report recommends a research agenda to inform response to and prevention of WUI fires\, outlining needs in characterizing fuels\, and predicting emissions and toxicants. \nJoin project staff and members of the committee for a public release webinar about the new report on Tuesday\, September 20th from 3:00PM to 4:00PM EDT. \nJoin this public release webinar for the new consensus study report\, The Chemistry of Fires at the Wildland-Urban Interface Report.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-the-chemistry-of-fires-at-the-wildland-urban-interface/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220912T182355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162826Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: SFE FireMap 2.0
DESCRIPTION:SE FireMap 2.0 Webinar:\nTuesday\, September 20th\n2:00 PM ET \nFree and open to all.\nRegister now for a free and open webinar on the Southeast (SE) FireMap on Tuesday\, September 20th! \nJoin us to learn about the SE FireMap and what we’re doing to make this decision-support tool even more useful for resource managers. Led by USDA-NRCS\, Tall Timbers Research\, and USGS. \nExpanding & Updating the SE FireMap \nWhen: Tuesday\, September 20th\, 2022 \nAt: 2 PM US/Eastern \nWhere: On Zoom – Register here \nWebinar Description: \nThe SE FireMap is a fire mapping system that uses remote sensing to track prescribed fire and wildfire activity throughout the southeast. A beta version of the SE FireMap was released in early 2021 and an expanded SE FireMap 2.0 will be released by Spring 2025. SE FireMap 2.0 will provide annually updated information to increase the effectiveness of fire planning and conservation practices. \nDuring this webinar\, we will walk through SE FireMap 1.0\, discuss the development of SE FireMap 2.0\, and outline ways users can provide input on its development. Q&A will follow a brief presentation. The SE FireMap was developed with funding from USDA-NRCS. \nRegistration is required on Zoom \n  \n 
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-sfe-firemap-2-0/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220907T015924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162827Z
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SUMMARY:SFE Live from the Field: Protecting Giant Sequoias
DESCRIPTION:SFE Live from the Field: Protecting Giant Sequoias from the Ground Up \nLet’s take a field trip out West! Join us this Friday\, September 9th from 12:00 – 12:30 PM ET for our first SFE Live from the Field with Ludie Bond\, Florida Forest Service Public Information Officer and Gretchen Fitzgerald\, Sequoia National Forest Ecosystem Staff Officer. \nLudie Bond is a long-time friend of the Southern Fire Exchange currently assigned to support the Giant Sequoia Emergency Response effort on the Sequoia National Forest in California. She and Gretchen Fitzgerald will explain current and ongoing efforts to protect giant sequoia from wildfire and return prescribed fire to the groves. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-live-from-the-field-protecting-giant-sequoias/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220621T204752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T204752Z
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SUMMARY:Alabama Prescribed Fire Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Prescribed Fire Council Meeting \nSeptember 8\, 2022 \nClanton\, Alabama \nRegistration: https://www.alaforestry.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1663409&group&fbclid=IwAR3e12QUWQZJKTNd3-5u-XstnGZJOo8IvQ2MMoFKV2FkG_cjshnUfRan77E
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/alabama-prescribed-fire-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Clanton\, AL
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220909
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220621T211350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T211350Z
UID:5690-1662508800-1662681599@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:South Carolina Prescribed Fire Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:From the South Carolina Prescribed Fire Council: \nThe upcoming South Carolina Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting will be held on September 7-8\, 2022 in Clemson\, SC. \nSept. 7 — Field Day in the Clemson and Upstate Area\nSept. 8 — Annual meeting at the T. Ed Garrison Arena in Clemson\, SC.\nRegistration information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-sc-prescribed-fire-council-meeting-clemson-sc-tickets-391249306207\nFor questions\, please contact:  Derrick Phinney (dphinne@clemson.edu) or TJ Savereno (asavere@clemson.edu​).
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/south-carolina-prescribed-fire-council-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220909
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20210126T152052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T152052Z
UID:2809-1662422400-1662681599@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Natural Areas Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Natural Areas Conference will be coming to Duluth\, Minnesota in 2022. Duluth is located right on the shore of Lake Superior\, the largest of the Great Lakes. The northeast area of Minnesota is renowned for its natural areas\, offering boreal and hardwood forest\, extensive lakes\, bogs and wetlands\, as well as savanna and upland prairie. \nMore information will be available soon on the event website.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/natural-areas-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220831T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220815T210421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162827Z
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SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: New Research Towards Improving the Wildland Fire Shelter
DESCRIPTION:A free one hour webinar from North Carolina State University\, the Southern Fire Exchange\, and the University of Florida. \nSociety of American Foresters CFE Credit Expected. \nPresenters:\nDr. Roger Barker\, Burlington Distinguished Professor of Textile Chemistry\, North Carolina State University\nDr. Joe Roise\, Professor of Forestry\, Operations Research and Fire Science\, North Carolina State University \nWebinar Description: For the wildland firefighter\, deploying a shelter is the last thing they want to do – it’s the final resort\, the last line of defense. While there’s no such thing as ‘fire-proof\,’ NC State University researchers are seeking to develop new fire shelters that can buy more time. They were able to demonstrate that new fire shelters could increase the time to failure by as much as 30 seconds – time that could be critical for survival. This webinar will discuss the recent science in the design and structure of wildland fire shelters. Following the presentations there will be time for audience Q/A with the speakers. \nRegistration: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uQRCFhrRSo2y8YPydd_CvQ
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-new-research-towards-improving-the-wildland-fire-shelter/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220817T195518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162828Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: National Academics Climate Conversations Wildfire Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Climate Conversations Webinar: Wildfire\nAugust 25 | 3:00PM – 4:00PM EDT \nRegister to join the webinar \nClimate change is increasing the frequency\, severity\, and extent of area burned by wildfires in the U.S.\, putting more people at risk of exposure to fire itself and to smoke\, which can travel thousands of miles and affect the health of millions of people. A.R. “Ravi” Ravishankara (Colorado State University) will moderate a conversation between Sarah Coefield (Missoula City-County Health Department) and Erica Fischer (Oregon State University) about how planners and decision makers are coping with these challenges and working to protect the built environment and human health. \nThe conversation will be webcast on the Climate Conversations: Wildfire webpage on Thursday\, August 25\, 2022 from 3-4pm ET. Closed captioning will be provided. The conversation will include questions from the audience and will be recorded and available to view on the page after the event. \nClimate Conversations: Pathways to Action is a monthly webinar series from the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine that aims to convene high-level\, cross-cutting\, nonpartisan conversations about issues relevant to national policy action on climate change.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/national-academics-climate-conversations-wildfire-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220812
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220621T194229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T194229Z
UID:5660-1660089600-1660262399@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:From the registration page: \nJoin the North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council and NC Longleaf Coalition for their joint 2022 Annual Meeting at Millstone 4-H Camp in Ellerbe\, NC!  \nThe North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council will host our 2022 Annual Meeting in the Sandhills region! This meeting will be co-hosted with the NC Longleaf Coalition and will include: \n\nMeeting August 10\, Millstone 4-H Camp (coffee\, snacks\, and lunch provided) View the draft agenda here\nSocial August 10 (Drink tickets and shuttles to/from hotel provided)\, Railhouse Brewery\nField trip August 11\, Sandhills Game Lands\, Camp Mu-Sha-Ni\, private land (water\, snacks\, and lunch provided) View the draft agenda here\n\nThere is a hotel room block available at $78.90/night at the SureStay Plus Hotel By Best Western Southern Pines Pinehurst Mention “NC Prescribed Fire Council” when contacting the hotel (910-692-0640) to make your reservation. In order to receive the discounted rate\, reservations must be made by July 8. Other hotels in the area are available\, however shuttles to and from the social will only be offered at the Best Western. \nSociety of American Foresters CFEs are expected for both the meeting and field trip. \nA silent auction will be held at the in-person meeting\, and those with items to donate should contact Terry Sharpe at sharpetl@rsnet.org or Carmella Stirrat at carmella.stirrat@tnc.org. There will also be a photo slideshow for both in-person and virtual attendees\, and those with photos to contribute can send them to Thomas Crate at thomas.crate@ncparks.gov.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/north-carolina-prescribed-fire-council-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Millstone 4H Camp\, 1296 Mallard Drive\, Ellerbe\, 28338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220617
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20210205T150227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T150227Z
UID:2927-1655078400-1655423999@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Southern Area RT-300 Burn Boss and Agency Administrator Refresher (Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Area Burn Boss Refresher RT-300 will be held at the Chattanooga\, Convention Center in Chattanooga\, TN.  Event registration can be found here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/southern-area-rt-300-rescheduled/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Meetings,Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220520T133447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162830Z
UID:5487-1654696800-1654696800@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:SFE Partner Webinar: Introducing the North American Tree-Ring Fire-Scar Network
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Introducing the North American Tree-Ring Fire-Scar Network \n \nWhen:              June 8\, 2022 at 12:00-1:00 pm central time \nPresented by:    Dr. Ellis Margolis\, Research Ecologist\, USGS Fort Collins Science Center and Dr. Christopher Guiterman\, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) University of Colorado at Boulder\, and NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) \nHosted by:        Joint Fire Science Program’s Fire Science Exchange Network \nRegister:           https://umsystem.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArd-qurDgjE9bW2ACpjzczxSc6LIqsZkr0 \nAbstract:           A recent collaboration by ~90 tree-ring and fire-scar scientists has resulted in the publication* of the newly compiled North American Tree-Ring Fire-Scar Network (NAFSN)\, which contains 2\,562 sites\, > 37\,000 fire-scarred trees\, and covers large parts of North America. In this publication\, authors investigate the NAFSN in terms of geography\, sample depth\, vegetation\, topography\, climate\, and human land use. \nIn this webinar presenters will present major findings from the publication\, demonstrate data accessibility\, highlight management applications\, and discuss future steps planned for the NAFSN. \n* Margolis\, Q. E\, Guiterman\, C. H\, …L. L. Yocom. in press. The North American tree-ring fire-scar network. Ecosphere.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-partner-webinar-introducing-the-north-american-tree-ring-fire-scar-network/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220510T183355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162831Z
UID:5461-1654599600-1654610400@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop - From Flames to Forests: Past\, Present\, and Future Fires for Sustaining Our Forests and Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop \nFrom Flames to Forests: Past\, Present\, and Future Fires for Sustaining Our Forests and Wildlife \nPresented by the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society \nJune 7\, 2022\n11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET \nFrom Flames to Forest: Past\, Present\, and Future Fires for Sustaining our Forests and Wildlife \n  \nRegistration link: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/from-flames-to-forests \nContinuing Education Credits (pending approval) Society of American Foresters\, Wildlife Society\, USDA-NRCS \n  \nAgenda\nTuesday\, June 7th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n11:00 AM – 11:10 AM: “Welcome and Introduction” Charlie Faires\, Forester\, Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society \n11:10 AM – 11:35 AM: “Fire History Paradigms: What’s “Natural”?” Dr. Kevin Robertson\, Fire Ecology Research Scientist\, Tall Timbers Research Station \n11:35 AM – 12:00 PM: “Forest and Fire Ecology: Understanding the Relationship Between Forests and Fire”  Dr. Heather Alexander\, Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology\, Auburn University \n12:00 PM – 12:05: Break \n12:05 PM – 12:30 PM: “Disturbance Dependent Wildlife: Fire as a Tool for Wildlife Management” Dr. Ben Jones\, President and CEO\, Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society \n12:30 – 12:55 PM: “Managing Forests with Fire: Fire as a Silvicultural Tool” Dr. Tara Keyser\, Research Forest and Director of the Center for Forest Restoration and Management\, United States Forest Service \n12:55 PM: Break \n1:00 PM – 1:25 PM: “A Community of Practice: Implementing Prescribed Fire at Scale” Adam Warwick\, Southern Blue Ridge and Fire Leaning Network Project Manager\, The Nature Conservancy \n1:25 PM: Panel Discussion with Lecturers
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/virtual-workshop-from-flames-to-forests-past-present-and-future-fires-for-sustaining-our-forests-and-wildlife/
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20210723T155923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T155923Z
UID:4216-1653292800-1653670800@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:International Association of Wildland Fire 'Fire & Climate - Impacts\, Issues & Futures' Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/international-association-of-wildland-fire-fire-climate-impacts-issues-futures-conference/
LOCATION:Pasadena\, CA\, Pasadena\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220413T143033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162832Z
UID:5408-1652184000-1652187600@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: "20 Years of Partnership: Lessons Learned from the South Central Fire Learning Network"
DESCRIPTION:20 Years of Partnership: Lessons Learned from the South Central Fire Learning Network \nThe South Central Fire Learning Network in Arkansas and adjoining states has spent 20 years cultivating a diverse coalition of restoration practitioners\, scientists\, policy makers and on-the-ground managers. With projects including two Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP) projects (together totaling over 1 million acres) the 80\,000-acre Happy Bat Project\, and leadership of the Shortleaf Pine Initiative\, the South Central FLN is a national leader in collaborative restoration. \nOn this webinar\, we will hear from some of the partners that have made this sustained success possible: McRee Anderson (TNC)\, Jim Mccoy (USFS)\, Randy Brents (Arkansas Game and Fish Commission)\, and Gabe De Jong (TNC). They will briefly discuss the history of the partnership\, lessons learned from building and sustaining it\, and an overview of the current state and future direction the partnership is seeking. \nThe majority of the webinar will be spent on an interactive panel discussion. Participants can pre-submit questions through this form or submit questions live during the webinar. Contact Laurel Kays (laurel.kays@tnc.org) with any other questions. Register here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-20-years-of-partnership-lessons-learned-from-the-south-central-fire-learning-network/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220506
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220105T171401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T171401Z
UID:5165-1651449600-1651795199@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:National Tribal Forum on Air Quality
DESCRIPTION:Full information and registration can be found on the conference websitebal
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/national-tribal-forum-on-air-quality/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20211117T135541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T135541Z
UID:4955-1651104000-1651363199@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Louisiana Prescribed Burning School
DESCRIPTION:The LA Ecological Forestry Center (LEAF)\, the SW LA Forestry Association\, the LSU AgCenter\, the LA Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF)\, and the LA Department of Wildlife & Fisheries (LDWF)will be having a school to enable forest landowners to burn their lands safely and legally. Topics will include fuels\, burning techniques\, proper tools\, optimal weather conditions\, smoke management\, liability management\, planning\, fire behavior and more. \nThis training will begin the process of becoming LA Certified Burn Manager. The completion of five prescribed fires and their documentation will complete the process. The cost is $100. Class size is limited to the first 25 applicants. Please make check payable to SW LA Forestry Association\, and send to LSU AgCenter\, PO Box 609\, DeRidder\, LA 70634. For questions\, please call 337-463-7006 or email khawkins@agcenter.lsu.edu
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/louisiana-prescribed-burning-school/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20211102T142258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T142258Z
UID:4889-1651104000-1651363199@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Louisiana Prescribed Fire Workshop
DESCRIPTION:LA Ecological Forestry Center\, Florien\, LA \nFor more information\, contact me at khawkins@agcenter.lsu.edu
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/louisiana-prescribed-fire-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220424
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20210614T132428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T132428Z
UID:3863-1650672000-1650758399@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Party for the Pine Fire Festival
DESCRIPTION:Weymouth Woods is happy to announce a date has been set for Party for the Pine 2022! With disappointing cancellations due to weather and the pandemic for the past 3 years\, everyone is eager to throw the best birthday party possible for our famous longleaf pine on Saturday\, April 23rd\, 2022 as it turns 474 years old. \nMore information will be posted on the Friends of Weymouth Woods website when available.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/party-for-the-pine-fire-festival/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20210901T175921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T175921Z
UID:4612-1648512000-1648771199@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Southeast CASC Regional Science Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Plan to join us in Gulf Shores\, Alabama from March 29 – 31\, 2022\nfor the second Southeast CASC Regional Science Symposium. \n\nThis event is intended for:\n\nResearchers and managers working in the southeastern U.S.\, including the U.S. Caribbean\, on climate impacts and adaptation for fish\, wildlife\, habitat\, cultural resources.\nDecision makers and practitioners from state fish and wildlife agencies\, federal organizations\, Tribal Nations and Tribal organizations\, NGOs.\n\nAdditional details will be posted on the event site.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/southeast-casc-regional-science-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Symposiums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20220208T193926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T193926Z
UID:5284-1647936000-1648141200@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Wildland Urban Interface Conference
DESCRIPTION:“The IAFC’s Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) conference offers hands-on training and interactive sessions designed to address the challenges of wildland fire. If you’re one of the many people responsible for protecting local forests or educating landowners and your community about the importance of land management—then this is the conference for you.” March 22-24th 2022. Peppermill Resort\, Reno\, Nevada.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/wildland-urban-interface-conference/
LOCATION:Reno\, NV
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183213
CREATED:20211014T150933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162833Z
UID:4806-1647518400-1647525600@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Fueling Collaboration: Thinking Beyond Fuel Reduction
DESCRIPTION:We often view prescribed fire simply as an alternative to wildfire and as little more than a tool for fuel reduction. This panel will share some of the benefits of controlled burns that go beyond that notion. We’ll explore using “goodfire” for food production\, reducing disease transmission and more! \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/fueling-collaboration-thinking-beyond-fuel-reduction/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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