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SUMMARY:Sarasata Florida Fire Fest 2022
DESCRIPTION:Fire Fest 2022 is a FREE fun family event that takes a look at how prescribed burns protect our communities and property from wildfires and maintains Florida’s natural ecosystems for present and future generations. Do you ever wonder why you see all those smoke columns across the horizon? Agencies from around the state come together to talk fire. Enjoy live fire demonstrations\, helicopter bucket drops\, and nature tours. Kids will have a blast on the SWAT obstacle course\, and will enjoy fun games and face painting in the KidZone. For more information\, visit scgov.net or call 941-861-5000. \nFind full information here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sarasata-florida-fire-fest-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Community Health Workers: Building Cultural Bridges to Address Environmental Public Health
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the upcoming PEPH webinar: Community Health Workers: Building Cultural Bridges to Address Environmental Public Health. \n\nDate: Thursday January 27\, 2022 • 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. \n  \nRegistration (required): https://nih.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsd-GvrTsrHNIds8dTqR_wWMG73OuWaBg \n\nA community health worker is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close understanding of the community served\, as defined by the American Public Health Association. This trusting relationship enables the worker to serve as a liaison\, link\, or intermediary between health and social services and the community. This linkage facilitates access to services and improves the quality and cultural competence of service delivery. A community health worker also builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach\, community education\, informal counseling\, social support\, and advocacy. In the context of environmental health research\, community health workers can foster trusting relationships between researchers and the community residents and ensure that research and communication approaches are culturally appropriate. \nDuring this webinar we will hear two co-presentations about NIEHS-funded projects where academics are partnering with community health workers to address local environmental health issues. \n\nFor more information about the webinar including the full webinar description and presenter bios please refer to the webinar webpage.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-community-health-workers-building-cultural-bridges-to-address-environmental-public-health/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211208T210409Z
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SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: Herbert Stoddard and the Origins of Ecosystem Management
DESCRIPTION:A free one hour webinar from Tall Timbers Research Station\, the Southern Fire Exchange\, NC State University\, and the University of Florida. \nSociety of American Foresters CFE Credit Expected. \nPresenter:\nJim Cox\, Tall Timbers Research Station \nWebinar Description: Herbert Stoddard has been undervalued and sometimes overlooked in terms of his contributions to wildlife conservation and management in North America. Although his formal education ended in the 8th grade\, Stoddard fundamentally changed game species management through a focus on habitat management rather than bag limits. He also established the study of fire ecology and developed novel timber management strategies that mimicked natural disturbances\, provided income for landowners\, and also met the needs of rare species. Stoddard is also responsible in part for establishing the Wade Tract\, the only National Natural Landmark dedicated to the endangered longleaf pine ecosystem. Following the presentations there will be time for audience Q/A with the speaker. \nRegister here: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LT1PimqlRVSjrJTJdNsoNA
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-herbert-stoddard-and-the-origins-of-ecosystem-management/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211208T211115Z
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SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: Overview of the US National Fire Danger Rating System Version 4.0 (2016): Lessons learned from the Southeast US implementation
DESCRIPTION:A free one hour webinar from the US Forest Service\, North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council\, the Southern Fire Exchange\, NC State University\, and the University of Florida. \nSociety of American Foresters CFE Credit Expected. \nPresenter:\nDr. Matt Jolly\, Research Ecologist\, US Forest Service\, Rocky Mountain Research Station\, Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory \nWebinar Description: The US National Fire Danger Rating System is the foundation for wildland fire preparedness and response decision support throughout the country. Here we will present the development and implementation of the first revisions to the system in 40 years. We discuss the improvements made to dead and live fuel moisture models and simplifications made to fuel models and summarize how these improvements pave the way for technological advancements in future fire danger systems. Finally\, we will discuss the lessons learned while implementing NFDRS V4 throughout the Federal and State land management agencies in the Southeast US. Following the presentations there will be time for audience Q/A with the speaker. \n\n\n\nRegister here: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nb40EuIPQFKhiQMYNGBB4Q
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-overview-of-the-us-national-fire-danger-rating-system-version-4-0-2016-lessons-learned-from-the-southeast-us-implementation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211014T150652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162840Z
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SUMMARY:Fueling Collaboration: Smoke is NOT Just Smoke
DESCRIPTION:Smoke was already an important issue in wildland fire\, but this summer is driving home the point even more across the eastern US. Whether it’s the western US and Canadian wildfire smoke or smoke from more local prescribed fires\, what are the messages we should be communicating? What are the tools that can help us assess impacts? Attend this session to hear about the latest and greatest regarding smoke. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/fueling-collaboration-smoke-is-not-just-smoke/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211123T143955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162841Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Tainted Grapes\, Tainted Lungs: Extreme Wildfire Impacts to Undocumented Latino/a and Indigenous Migrants
DESCRIPTION:As climate change advances\, communities across the United States are adapting to the increased threat of wildfires. Such disasters are expected to become more frequent and severe. \nIn this lecture\, Dr. Méndez explores why it is crucial to understand how these events amplify existing inequalities\, and how to lessen the resulting harms\, in particular for the most stigmatized populations\, such as undocumented Latino/a and Indigenous migrants. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-tainted-grapes-tainted-lungs-extreme-wildfire-impacts-to-undocumented-latino-a-and-indigenous-migrants/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20220104T142845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162843Z
UID:5156-1641895200-1641898800@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar
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 (SERCC)\, 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 here. \nUpcoming Webinar Special Topics: \nJanuary 11th\, 2022 – Hourly Precipitation Trends in the Southeast; Vincent Brown\, LSU/SCIPP \nFebruary 8th\, 2022 – Flood Climatology in the Southeast; Jeff Dobur\, NWS Southeast River Forecast Center \nMarch 8th\, 2022 – Citizen Science for Understanding Weather and Climate: The CoCoRaHS volunteer network; Melissa Griffin\, South Carolina State Climatology Office \nApril 12th\, 2022 – Acidification in the U.S. Southeast: Causes\, Potential Consequences; Emily Hall\, Mote Marine Laboratory
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/southeast-climate-monthly-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220115
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211122T135017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T135017Z
UID:4986-1641859200-1642204799@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:2022 National Association of State Foresters’ CMS-Wildland Fire Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 National Association of State Foresters’ CMS-Wildland Fire Committee Meeting is expected to attract national leaders and exhibitors in the wildfire and forest management sectors and provide ample opportunity to interact with speakers and industry representatives. \nThe 2022 NASF CMS-Wildland Fire Committee Meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa just outside Albuquerque January 11-14\, 2022. The registration fee is $325 for attendees. \nRegistration will close on December 20\, 2021.\nRegistration and full information can be found on the event website.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/2022-national-association-of-state-foresters-cms-wildland-fire-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211214T174621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162844Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Bunchgrass Ecology in Fire-Prone Pine Savannas
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Native Plant Society will host the lunch and learn. \nJoin via YouTube here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-bunchgrass-ecology-in-fire-prone-pine-savannas/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211014T150451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162845Z
UID:4800-1639656000-1639663200@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Fueling Collaboration: Fire and Timber Management in Mixed Woods
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on challenges and opportunities for using prescribed fire in mixed oak-pine forests of the eastern U.S. with both timber and natural community management values. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/fueling-collaboration-fire-and-timber-management-in-mixed-woods/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211130T135048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162846Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Invasive grass-fire feedbacks in Shawnee National Forest
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is brought to you by the Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Science Consortium and is the first webinar of the Fall Webinar Series  \nThis webinar will be presented by Ron Salemme\, University of Illinois \nRegistration is required (link below)!! \nWebinar title: Invasive grass-fire feedbacks in Shawnee National Forest \nDate/Time: December 14\, 2021 at 1pm central time\nThe Wildlife Society and The Society of American Foresters continuing education credits (1 hour Cat 1) approved \nRegister here: https://umsystem.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwocOippjgqGdMQWd91Tqi1c98nUZndO0Ku\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:\nNon-native grass invasions are altering fuels and fire behavior in forests\, with uncertain consequences for tree regeneration and forest dynamics. We examined whether invasion by Microstegium vimineum\, the most widespread invasive grass in the eastern United States\, interacts with prescribed fire to reduce tree regeneration and evaluated how such interactions might influence long-term regeneration dynamics in the Central Hardwoods Region. Using paired invaded and uninvaded plots subjected to fall or spring burning\, we quantified differences in pre-fire juvenile tree regeneration\, fire intensity\, and survival and resprouting rates of naturally established juvenile trees of varying sizes and species. Our results suggest that\, while grass invasion can have varying effects on fire intensity\, it consistently alters forest dynamics by reducing the resilience of tree regeneration to fire. Lengthening the time between prescribed fire applications in grass-invaded forests may be necessary to allow juvenile trees to reach an adequate size to survive burning.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-invasive-grass-fire-feedbacks-in-shawnee-national-forest/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211130T163550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162847Z
UID:5020-1639476000-1639479600@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar
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. \nUpcoming Webinar Special Topics: December 14th\, 2021 – El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)\, Michelle L’Heureux\, NWS CPC \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-southeast-climate-monthly-webinar-8/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211203T140149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T140149Z
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SUMMARY:Marsh Burning Certification Class
DESCRIPTION:December 13\, 2021\, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  \nVermilion Parish  \nLSU Ag Center Conference Room \n1105 W Port St \nAbbeville\, LA 70510 \n  \n   \nThis class will address all the essential elements of conducting controlled burns in coastal marsh habitats. Successfully completing the class along with burning experience is required for Prescribed Burner – Marshland certification by the La. Department of Agriculture and Forestry.  \nWho Should Attend: Coastal Marsh Landowners and Land Managers\, Hunters & Trappers Who Assist with Controlled Burns\, Anyone Interested in Using Fire as a Marsh Management Technique.  \nCost and Registration: There is no cost to attend the class but pre-registration is requested. To preregister\, email Faran Dietz at fdietz@ldaf.state.la.us \nRegistration 8:30 am– 9:00am  \n1. 9:00 – Introduction to Prescribed Burner Certification  \n2. 9:15 – Why Burn the Marsh: Ecology of Louisiana Marshlands   \n3. 10:00 – Fire Weather Forecast  \n4. 10:30 – Break  \n5. 10:45 – Smoke Management  \n6. 11:15 – Fire Line Establishment  \n7. 11:45 – The Prescribed Burning Plan  \n8. 12:15 – Test \nInstructors: \nCornelis F. de Hoop\, cdehoop@agcenter.lsu.edu \, (225) 578-4242 \nJ. Andy Nyman\, JNyman@lsu.edu \, (225) 578-4220 \nSchool of Renewable Natural Resources\, LSU AgCenter
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/marsh-burning-certification-class-2/
CATEGORIES:Trainings,Workshops & Field Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211129T184624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162848Z
UID:5011-1639058400-1639062000@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Boundary spanning features for collective action to reduce wildfire risk
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will share key findings from a recent Joint Fire Science Project\, specifically on:\n1) the multiple types of boundaries in managing wildfire risk\, and the boundary spanning features that can help cross them;\n2) what strategies actors utilized for wildfire risk reduction across five case studies in the West; and\n3) questions and ideas for future research and practice. This work is intended to help wildfire practitioners and managers better understand and address these organizational complexities as they work toward greater collective impact. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-boundary-spanning-features-for-collective-action-to-reduce-wildfire-risk/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211206T212035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162849Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Reflection\, Reset\, and Residue in Wildland Fire Management
DESCRIPTION:IAWF WORKFORCE RESILIENCE IGNITE TALK\nYOU are part of Mission Critical Teams: Reflection\, Reset\, and Residue in Wildland Fire Management\nDecember 8th at 3:00 pm MST\n\nRegister here.\nMission critical teams are small (4-12 agents) integrated groups of indigenously trained and educated experts who leverage tools and technology to resolve rapidly emergent complex adaptive problems in an immersive but constrained (300 seconds or less) temporal environments where the consequence of failure can be a catastrophic loss. These teams are able to consistently innovate as fast\, or faster\, than the evolving problem sets by moving their focus from trying to predict future problem sets to building the capacity of the team to resolve whatever problem set emerges. \nReflection: MCTs are made up of experts like you who hold the requisite skill and solutions but may lack the language to pass that knowledge on to the rest of the team\, such as knowing how to ride a bike\, but being unable to explain it to someone else. Leaders in Wildland Fire need to find the language to pass on their experience and navigate between critical and routine environments. \nReset: Wildland fire is about having one experience after another\, throughout your career.  The question is how do we make meaning of those experiences in such a way that they fuel us\, rather than distract us from the next experience.  Part of this is about taking the time to find purposeful meaning with After Action Reviews which actually influence the story that team members will tell about themselves\, and their team\, after an event. \nResidue: You are not broken. You are not a victim. You are not a survivor. You have chosen the hard path—a path full of extreme experiences\, both good and bad\, which leave memories. These memories\, in turn\, leave a residue within you\, which if processed can serve as the fuel that moves us to wisdom and joy. If unprocessed\, however\, it will begin to build up\, to harden\, until you can no longer move or breathe\, until all you know is pain and sorrow.  MCTI rejects the idea that Operators\, in Medicine\, Fire\, Law Enforcement and Military\, must sacrifice their lives and souls\, in exchange for living a life of service.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-reflection-reset-and-residue-in-wildland-fire-management/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211209
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211117T134058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T134058Z
UID:4953-1638835200-1639007999@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:S-131 Firefighter Type 1
DESCRIPTION:This NWCG Course is designed to meet the training needs of the Firefighter Type 1\n(FFT1) and/or Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5). Topics include operational\nleadership\, communications\, LCES\, and tactical decision-making. This course includes Sand Table exercises. \nFor more information and to sign up contact Instructor Willie Cirone at 973-332-6797 \nTUITION COST: $100.00 INCLUDES BOOKS\nMinimum class size 8 students\nBring your IRPG \nCourse Location \nSuncoast Wildland Fire Academy\n3600 Circus Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL 34232g \n 
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/s-131-firefighter-type-1/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211109T211107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162851Z
UID:4922-1638277200-1638280800@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Comparing Air Quality and Public Health Impacts from Prescribed Fire and Wildfire Smoke
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation about the recent release of the EPA Report on Comparing Air Quality and Public Health Impacts from Prescribed Fire and Wildfire Smoke. Jason Sacks\, with the Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment\, Office of Research and Development at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be joining us for an overview of the studies that provided the information for this report aimed at helping federal\, state\, local and Tribal partners and fire organizations make risk management decisions to reduce the impacts of wildfire smoke in their communities. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-comparing-air-quality-and-public-health-impacts-from-prescribed-fire-and-wildfire-smoke/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20210723T134111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T134111Z
UID:4196-1638259200-1638637200@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:9th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress - Life with Fire: Prescriptions for Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Join the Southern Fire Exchange\, the Fire Science Exchange Network\, and others as we participate in this hybrid-virtual conference!\n \nFrom the conference webpage: \nThe Association for Fire Ecology is excited to host this event with Tall Timbers at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort\, November 30 to December 4\, 2021. The Fire Congress will offer an exciting blend of in-person and virtual learning opportunities for fire managers\, natural resource professionals\, policy and administrative leaders\, and the academic and research community. It is shaping up to be a groundbreaking and meaningful event that we hope you will join either in person or virtually! \nThe Southern Fire Exchange\, Tall Timbers\, and other partners are helping to arrange for an exciting lineup of fire science field trips in the North Florida region. Confirmed field trips will visit Eglin Air Force Base\, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park\, and Deer Lake State Park to learn about their prescribed fire management programs.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/9th-international-fire-ecology-and-management-congress-life-with-fire-prescriptions-for-resilience/
LOCATION:Miramar Beach\, Florida\, Miramar Beach\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20210901T121617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T121617Z
UID:4600-1637321400-1637326800@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:October Texas Longleaf Implementation Team Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This year’s fall meeting will be held in conjunction with the Texas Forestry Association‘s Annual Meeting at the Fredonia Hotel and Conference Center on Tuesday\, October 19 from 10:30 to noon. \nAgenda: \n\nWelcome and Introductions\nState of the Team Update – Jenny Sanders\nTexas Longleaf: The Western Edge of a Range-Wide Restoration Effort – Speaker TBD\, The Longleaf Alliance\nPanel Discussion: Priorities\, Opportunities and Challenges for Longleaf Restoration in Texas.\n\nThis meeting serves to connect landowners\, partners and delivery experts\, and provide a networking opportunity for those interested in playing a role in Longleaf restoration in Texas. \nRegistration for the TFA Meeting is not required to attend the TLIT meeting\, but we hope you will consider participating in some or all of this great event.  Info on the meeting can be found here\, and online registration is now open!
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/october-texas-longleaf-implementation-team-team-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211117T140053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162852Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Don't Let Perfection Be the Enemy of Good – Lessons from the Longleaf Pine Savanna Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, November 19 at 11:30 AM (EST) for the next LIVE Chestnut Chat: Don’t Let Perfection Be the Enemy of Good – Lessons from Longleaf Pine Savanna Restoration. Presenters Zach Prusak (Tall Timbers Research Station)\, Chris Matson (Florida Park Service)\, and Walt Thomson and Chaz Oliver (The Nature Conservancy) will look at the Longleaf Pine Savanna restoration process as an analogy for American chestnut restoration. While this is not an apples-to-apples comparison\, the Chat will focus on how we can perceive this gigantic undertaking: Are there out-of-the-box perspectives that can be incorporated into the journey towards American chestnut restoration? What roadblocks and bottlenecks were encountered amidst Longleaf Pine Savanna restoration and how were those overcome?
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-dont-let-perfection-be-the-enemy-of-good-lessons-from-the-longleaf-pine-savanna-restoration/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211014T150310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162852Z
UID:4798-1637236800-1637244000@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Fueling Collaboration: Fire and the Carbon Cycle
DESCRIPTION:This panel discussion will explore the dynamic role that fire plays in soil nutrient cycling\, carbon dynamics\, and other ecosystem processes. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/fueling-collaboration-fire-and-the-carbon-cycle/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211018T150307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162853Z
UID:4815-1637154000-1637157600@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: Exploring Spatial Scale in Prescribed Fire Regimes with Examples from the Southeast
DESCRIPTION:  \nSFE Webinar: Exploring Spatial Scale in Prescribed Fire Regimes with Examples from the Southeast \nDescription: Land managers often incorporate ecological principles into their planned fire regimes. One ecological principle that may affect the conservation outcome of prescribed fires is that ecological interactions are often spatial scale-dependent. While this principle is well researched in ecology\, our review of the fire ecology literature indicated it is rarely studied in this context. Moreover\, we analyzed trends in the size of prescribed fires over the past few decades to reveal that they tend to be larger than unsuppressed lightning ignited fires. We don’t know for sure if or how mismatches in the spatial scale of fire may impact wildlife and plants but we used previous literature from the southeastern United States to highlight some important interactions that may be fire spatial-scale dependent. Our series of analyses indicates that additional research focused on understanding spatial scale dependent patterns are needed to inform management which often occurs at larger scales than the research informing it. \nSpeaker: David Mason\, PhD Student\, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation\, University of Florida \nWebinar Registration Link: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MnVeZNiVTOSAn3NmA1gJuA \nWebinar Partners: The Southern Fire Exchange\, NC State University\, and the University of Florida. \nWebinar Target Audience: Natural Resource Managers\, Park Rangers\, Researchers\, Public Information Officers\, Outreach Specialists\, Cooperative Extension Agents
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-spatial-scale-in-prescribed-fire-regimes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T093000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211108T185848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162854Z
UID:4913-1637139600-1637141400@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Science in Practice: From the Mountains to the Coast: Fire Effects on the Soils of the South
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mac Callaham\, SRS Research Ecologist\nWednesday\, November 17\, 2021  •  9:00—9:30 a.m. ET\nYou can connect to the webinar through Microsoft Teams. \nSome key messages from this webinar: \n\nFor most of the last 10\,000 years\, the majority of the land area in the Southeastern US experienced frequent fires\, which influenced forest composition and soil functions.\nDuring the most recent 100-200 years\, fire has been excluded from a large portion of the landscape\, with associated changes to forests and soils.\nWhat happens when fires return to ecosystems that haven’t burned for long periods of time? What are the consequences for soil processes? This presentation will present results from research on these questions in the Appalachian Mountains\, the Southern Piedmont\, and the Coastal Plain.\n\nThe Science in Practice webinar series is comprised of 30 minute sessions that summarize recent research with a focus on practical take-aways for land managers and practitioners. \nView past Science in Practice webinars here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-science-in-practice-from-the-mountains-to-the-coast-fire-effects-on-the-soils-of-the-south/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211119
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20210929T115845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T115845Z
UID:4723-1637020800-1637279999@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Fire & Longleaf 201 Academy
DESCRIPTION:Date: November 16\, 2021 – November 18\, 2021 \nTime: 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM \nTime Zone: America/New_York \nLocation: Georgia Forestry Commission – Herty Building\, 5003 Jacksonville Hwy\nWaycross\, GA 31503 United States \nCost: $50.00 \nRegister here. \n\nLINK TO PDF \nGET DIRECTIONS \nRegistration priority is given to those within the Lower Altamaha Project Area. \nFire & Longleaf will guide landowners and natural resource professionals through the longleaf-specific considerations to address when planning to burn\, and contribute to achieving more desirable effects when managing with fire. Staff instructors from The Longleaf Alliance and partner agencies will guide participants through evaluating\, planning\, igniting and managing prescribed fires during this 2.5-day Longleaf Academy. \nWeather-permitting\, there will be a demonstration burn\, or a tour of local areas being managed with fire.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/fire-longleaf-201-academy/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211117
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211008T174828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T174828Z
UID:4760-1637020800-1637107199@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Virtual S-131 Firefighter Type I
DESCRIPTION:*Presented in a 100% virtual format via Canvas and Zoom* \nAll participants MUST have wildland fire experience including having been on a minimum of 3 burns before taking this training and must have evidence of having completed S-130/190 (Basic Wildland Firefighter training) prior to this course.  \nRegister for the course here. \nThis is a National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) training course designed for individuals with wildland fire experience who are currently qualified as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)\, and who desire to be qualified as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) or Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) in the National Interagency Incident Management System: Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1). \nThis course will explore fireline reference materials\, communications\, tactical decision making\, position responsibilities\, and operational leadership. \n*Note: S-133 is no longer offered; material previously covered in that course is now covered during the S-131 course.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/virtual-s-131-firefighter-type-i-4/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211117
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211011T143243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211011T143243Z
UID:4771-1636934400-1637107199@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:2021 Wildland Urban Interface Virtual Experience
DESCRIPTION:View the schedule and register here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/2021-wildland-urban-interface-virtual-experience/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211018T150420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162855Z
UID:4825-1636545600-1636552800@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: NWCG Fire Environment Continuing Education Subcommittee Fall Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Planned Topics: \n\nRisk Management Assistance – NMAC support (Rick Stratton and Benjamin Gannon)\nNational Fire Decision Support Center (Mark Hale/Wes Hall)\nInfrared Products and Use on Wildfires (Zachary Holder and Tom Mellin)\nBritish Columbia Fire Season (Dana Hicks)\nCalifornia (FS R5) Season Synopsis (TBD)\n\nRegister with the link below: \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2910899178959153422
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-nwcg-fire-environment-continuing-education-subcommittee-fall-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211101T145610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T145610Z
UID:4879-1636466400-1636470000@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:National Extension Wildland Fire Initiative Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join the next NEWFI Quarterly meeting on November 9\, 2021 from 2-3pm ET. During the meeting we’ll hear from three Extension personnel about their various fire-related programs from around the country\, discuss our goals and plans for the upcoming year\, and more.\n\nAs a reminder\, you can learn more about NEWFI here. Check out this map to see all of the awesome resources available across the country\, and let us know if your fire-related Extension website is missing!\n\nRegister here: https://go.ncsu.edu/newfimeeting
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/national-extension-wildland-fire-initiative-quarterly-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211102T194057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162856Z
UID:4896-1636452000-1636455600@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar
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 here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-southeast-climate-monthly-webinar-7/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193605
CREATED:20211004T183924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T183924Z
UID:4743-1635854400-1635872400@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Natural and Prescribed Wildland Fire Impacts on Soil Health\, National Academy of Sciences Board on Earth Sciences and Resources Fall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is increasing the odds of higher occurrence rates\, intensity\, and severity of wildland fires in drought-prone regions. High intensity wildfires not only denude the landscape and lower the resistance of soils to surface erosion\, but they also change the physical properties of soils\, alter the soil microbiome\, and extend the recovery timescales relative to lower intensity fires. Rain-on-burn events can magnify multiple negative impacts\, such as poor water quality and debris flows. Wildland management is at a critical juncture\, requiring new knowledge and innovative tools to best support the mitigation and prevention of fire-induced hazards. The Fall 2021 Meeting of the Board of Earth Sciences and Resources will discuss the emerging frontiers in research and the outlook for implementing science-based tools to support equitable federal\, state\, and community responses to fire-induced hazards. \nRegister here. \nThis event is public and free to attend. More information will be posted to the event page soon. \nKeynote \n\nTom DeLuca\, Oregon State University\n\nPanel 1: The Effects of Natural and Prescribed Fire on Soil and Watersheds \n\nBrittany Johnson\, University of Washington\nLuke McGuire\, University of Arizona\nKyle Blount\, Washington State University\nErin Hannon\, University of Nevada\, Las Vegas\n\nPanel 2: Tools for the Mitigation and Prevention of Fire-induced Hazards \n\nJulie Padowski\, Washington State University\nJason Kean\, U.S. Geological Survey\nPete Robichaud\, U.S. Forest Service\n\nHow to Join\nInstructions on how to access the virtual event will be sent to the email you use to register prior to the session. A recording will be made available following the event. \n 
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/natural-and-prescribed-wildland-fire-impacts-on-soil-health-national-academy-of-sciences-board-on-earth-sciences-and-resources-fall-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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