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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:20260609T182134
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211119
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
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:20260609T182134
CREATED:20211008T174828Z
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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:20260609T182134
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20211101T145610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T145610Z
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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:20260609T182134
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:20260609T182134
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20210920T120635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T120635Z
UID:4686-1635492600-1635516000@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Tall Timbers Fall Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Tall Timbers on Friday\, October 29 at Nilo Plantation for Fall Field Day! Enjoy a field tour around the property along with management discussions covering Wild Quail\, Trophy Deer\, Storm Clean-up and Reforestation\, and Early Season Dove Fields. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. \nRegistration costs $50. Register here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/tall-timbers-fall-field-day/
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Field Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20211025T132933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162857Z
UID:4860-1635325200-1635336000@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Ladies & Longleaf 101
DESCRIPTION:Spend the morning virtually with Land & Ladies host\, Danielle Atkins\, learning from the best professional and experts on Longleaf pine reforestation and prescribed burning. Topics include: \n• Where longleaf pine grows and silviculture – Karen Brown\, The Longleaf Alliance \n• How prescribed burn helps habitat – Danielle Atkins\, Land & Ladies \n• Cost share opportunities for longleaf pine and prescribed burning – Susan French\, The Longleaf Alliance \n• Prescribed burning strategies – Alexandra Ford\, Georgia Forestry Commission \nAlso network with other women landowners across the Southeast and opportunities for LIVE Q&A with the speakers! \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/ladies-longleaf-101/
CATEGORIES:Trainings,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20211006T201458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162859Z
UID:4748-1635256800-1635260400@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Winners of the Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join the EPA on October 26 as we announce the winners of the Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires Challenge. Winners will share their innovative designs for low-cost solutions that quietly and safely reduce indoor fine particulate matter (PM2.5) during periods when outdoor PM2.5 concentrations are high. \nRegister for the webinar here. \nEPA and its federal\, state\, local and tribal partners held a Challenge competition to encourage the development of detailed plans for novel\, effective\, low-cost technologies to reduce indoor PM2.5 concentrations and protect public health during wildfire smoke events. \nExposure to PM2.5\, an air pollutant from wildfire smoke and other sources\, can be harmful to lung and heart health\, especially for those with pre-existing health conditions.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-winners-of-the-cleaner-indoor-air-during-wildfires-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T144500
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20211014T130300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T130300Z
UID:4790-1634738400-1634741100@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Zom-bees\, Scare-ab Beetles\, and Franken-stink Bugs: The Creepy Crawlies of Longleaf Pine
DESCRIPTION:Relatively little work has been done on insect communities in longleaf pine ecosystems and the important functional roles insects can play. Along with a little flavor of Halloween\, this Facebook Live will cover insect trapping techniques\, bug sorting\, and the unique and colorful insects that inhabit the longleaf pine forest of Ichauway. We will make sure to leave time for your questions! \nJoin the Facebook Live here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/zom-bees-scare-ab-beetles-and-franken-stink-bugs-the-creepy-crawlies-of-longleaf-pine/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T134500
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20211014T130541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T130541Z
UID:4793-1634648400-1634651100@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Land Management After Hurricane Michael
DESCRIPTION:Hurricane Michael hit Ichauway three years ago this month. Let’s talk about the research and land management that followed. Make sure to ask questions during Q&A!\n\nDr. Jeff Cannon will review some of our research on patterns of damage to the Ichauway forests and his ongoing work on wind as a disturbance in forests. Dr. Kier Klepzig will update us on his lab’s research on pine beetle responses to the hurricane damage. Our Natural Resource Manager\, Scott Smith\, will address “lessons learned” about salvage logging and recovery\, and land management after the storm.\n\nJoin the Facebook Live here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/land-management-after-hurricane-michael/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20210625T123916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T123916Z
UID:3919-1634641200-1634662800@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Life from the Ashes: Exploring the Impact of Prescribed & Natural Fire on Insects and Other Invertebrates
DESCRIPTION:Ecosystems throughout North America evolved with wildfire.  Today\, prescribed fire is an important tool for managing habitat by maintaining open\, early-seral landscapes. Fire can greatly improve the value of habitat for insects and other invertebrates\, often increasing species abundance and diversity\, however\, fire (both natural and prescribed) in the wrong place\, at the wrong scale\, or at the wrong time can have the opposite effect—damaging native plant and invertebrate communities which may take decades to fully recover. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/life-from-the-ashes-exploring-the-impact-of-prescribed-natural-fire-on-insects-and-other-invertebrates/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20210907T173407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162900Z
UID:4633-1634223600-1634227200@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Like Wildfire: How Climate Justice Should Change Disaster Response
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. In this lecture\, Dr. Michael A. 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-like-wildfire-how-climate-justice-should-change-disaster-response/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20211004T145338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T145338Z
UID:4740-1634205600-1634220000@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Marsh Burning   Certification Class
DESCRIPTION:October 14\, 2021\, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. \nMorgan City Harbor & Terminal District \n(In front of Municipal Auditorium) \n7327 Hwy 182 \nMorgan City\, LA 70381 \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 10:00 am– 2:00pm \n\n10:00 – Introduction to Prescribed Burner Certification\n10:15 – Why Burn the Marsh: Ecology of Louisiana Marshlands\n11:00 – Fire Weather Forecast\n11:30 – Break\n11:45 – Smoke Management\n12:15 – Fire Line Establishment\n12:45 – The Prescribed Burning Plan\n1:15 – Test
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/marsh-burning-certification-class/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T163000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20211006T201715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162901Z
UID:4750-1634139000-1634142600@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Research with Tribes: A Suggested Framework for the Co-production of Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Frederick and Joan Barkalow Distinguished Conservationist Lecture will feature Dr. Caleb Hickman\, Supervisory Biologist for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. He will present\, “Research with Tribes: A Suggested Framework for the Co-production of Knowledge.” \nJoin the livestream here. \n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Oklahoma\, Hickman is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation\, one of the three federally recognized tribes of Cherokee descent. After leaving Oklahoma\, he received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Missouri Valley College\, masters at Missouri State University and Ph.D. in Zoology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Hickman has authored and co-authored many publications at the edge of ecology and social science. He has also worked with a variety of species across various ecosystems before finding his dream job as the Supervisory Biologist for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. \nCurrently\, with a small team\, Hickman works to study and conserve a variety of game and non-game fish and wildlife species and their habitats within the Cherokee homeland. He uses a combination of science-based management coupled with a socio-ecological perspective with an eye toward preserving traditional knowledge for the tribe. Hickman enjoys hunting\, fishing\, and hiking in the mountains\, reading Cherokee history\, and participating in Cherokee cultural events\, including\, when he is able\, the traditional stickball game. He is married with two wonderful sons.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/research-with-tribes-a-suggested-framework-for-the-co-production-of-knowledge/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211118
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20211008T174340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T174340Z
UID:4758-1634083200-1637193599@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Hybrid S-130/S-190/L-180: Basic Wildland Firefighter
DESCRIPTION:The intent of this course is to train new firefighters in basic firefighting skills. It is often required for participation in prescribed burning activities. Participants who complete all course requirements will receive federally-recognized NWCG certificates for S-130\, S-190\, and L-180. \n**This training is presented in a hybrid format. Participants must complete 40 hours of training total\, including online material via Canvas and attending an in-person field day in order to earn NWCG certificates for S-130\, S-190\, L-180.** \nRegister for the course here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/hybrid-s-130-s-190-l-180-basic-wildland-firefighter-2/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20211004T123647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162902Z
UID:4733-1634040000-1634043600@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Giving Voice to Cultural Safety of Indigenous Wildland Firefighters in Canada
DESCRIPTION:For decades\, Indigenous firefighters and fire operations staff have been engaged in wildland fire suppression activities\, formally and informally. Little is known or understood about the experiences of Indigenous wildland firefighting personnel. To address this deficit\, we developed an online survey and virtual circles were conducted specifically for individuals who self-identified as Indigenous and worked in wildland firefighting and/or fire operations for at least one fire season in Canada \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-giving-voice-to-cultural-safety-of-indigenous-wildland-firefighters-in-canada/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20211005T145540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162903Z
UID:4746-1634032800-1634036400@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-6/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20210908T170432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T170432Z
UID:4635-1633773600-1633788000@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Savannah River Fire Festival
DESCRIPTION:Get full information here. \nDate: October 9\, 2021 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nTime Zone: America/New_York \nLocation: Mary Kahrs Warnell Forest Education Center\, 5960 S GA-17\nGuyton\, GA 31312 United States \nContact: Susan French \n\nLINK TO PDF GET DIRECTIONS \nYou and your family are invited to join us for the first annual Savannah River Fire Festival! Enjoy a fun day outdoors celebrating how prescribed fire is good for Georgia’s forests and meet some of the organizations using it to support healthy wildlife habitat and reduce the risk of wildfires. You’ll also get to go on a guided nature hike and meet Burner Bob®. It’s a free festival for the whole family with fire equipment\, food trucks\, face painting\, and games! \nIn case of inclement weather\, the rain date for this event is October 23rd. \n\nExplore nature exhibits\, fire equipment\, and the many benefits of prescribed fire with our wonderful partners\, including (but not limited to!) UGA Mary Kahrs Warnell Forest Education Center\, Burner Bob\, Wildlife Resources Division – Georgia DNR\, The Georgia Conservancy\, NRCS\, Effingham County Fire Rescue\, Effingham County UGA Cooperative Extension\, The Orianne Society\, Georgia Project Learning Tree\, Georgia-Alabama Land Trust\, Georgia Wildlife Federation\, Quail Forever in Georgia\, and Coastal Georgia Council Boy Scouts of America. \nInterested in being an exhibitor or sponsor? Please contact Susan French at susan@longleafalliance.org.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/savannah-river-fire-festival/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211010
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20210708T180003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T180003Z
UID:4003-1633737600-1633823999@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Fire in the Pines Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Fire in the Pines Festival 2021 will be moving to a virtual platform with in-person activities available! We feel this is the best decision for our community given the current Covid-19 surge. We would not feel safe hosting such a large gathering during this time. \n\nWe’ll miss seeing all our longleaf friends this year but hope we can continue to connect virtually! We have lots of fun ways to get involved this year so be on the lookout for more FIP 2021 announcements!\n\nView the event website here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/fire-in-the-pines-festival/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211008
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20210219T151501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T151501Z
UID:3002-1633392000-1633651199@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Land Trust Rally 2021
DESCRIPTION:Rally is the exciting annual gathering of inspired and passionate land conservation practitioners from around the world who are dedicated to conserving cherished places in our communities. The Land Trust Alliance is proud to be hosting its 34th year of Rally: The National Land Conservation Conference.  The event will be held virtually. \nMore information and registration can be found here. \n 
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/land-trust-rally-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211007
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20210830T134607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T134607Z
UID:4545-1633392000-1633564799@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Private Lands Partners Day
DESCRIPTION:Hear stories of public-private conservation partnerships from landowners and their partners from across the country as well as challenges and opportunities in a COVID and post-COVID world.\n\nWhen:\nOctober 5th – 3 pm to 5 pm Eastern\nOctober 6th – 11 am – 1 pm Eastern\n\nWhere:\nZoom Webinar Platform\, call in number available\n\nCost:\nNo Cost Registration Required\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/private-lands-partners-day/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211009
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20200327T151324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200327T151324Z
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SUMMARY:4th National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:4th Annual National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop\nVirtual\nOctober 4-7\, 2021 \nHard Truths\, Fantastic Failures and Magnificent Successes of Cross-Boundary\, Landscape Level and Community-Wide Implementation \nFrom the conference website: \nSince the inception of The National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy \, we have learned that there are multiple “hard truths” of living with fire that must be accepted in order to make meaningful progress towards the three national goals of Resilient Landscapes\, Fire Adapted Communities and a Safe\, Effective\, Risk-Based Wildfire Response. We have also experienced multiple opportunities where learning continues around: \n\nSignificant wildland fire events that are changing the way future fires are addressed\,\n“Fantastic Failures” where alignment of ideas and resources did not produce the desired outcomes\,\n“Magnificent Successes” where collaborative\, cross-boundary collaboration\, prioritization and investments have led to better wildland fire and landscape scale outcomes\,\n\nThe 4th National Cohesive Strategy Workshop will center on these themes\, and focus sharply understanding how the guiding principles and management options are making meaningful progress towards the three goals\, to create a learning environment for attendees.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/4th-national-cohesive-wildland-fire-management-strategy-workshop/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton\, Asheville – Biltmore\, 115 Hendersonville Road\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T143000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20210830T130718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T130718Z
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SUMMARY:Central Florida Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n2021 Central Florida Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting\nOctober 1\, 2021\nVirtually Hosted by the Southern Fire Exchange\n–Registration Coming Soon–\nDownload agenda \nAgenda: \n9:00-9:15 Welcome\, Logistics\, and Sponsor Acknowledgments\n(Sammy McGee\, Ben Gugliotti\, and Brent Saulsbury; CFPFC Officers) \n9:15-9:50 Fire Training in the Time of Covid-19\n(Zach Prusak\, Wildland Fire Training Specialist\, Tall Timbers) \n9:50-10:30 FFS Experience with Ignition Drone Use on FL State Forests\n(Keith Mousel\, Withlacoochee Forestry Center Manager\, Florida Forest Service) \n10:30-10:45 CFPFC T-shirt/Sticker Show and Tell\, Sponsor Videos\, Prizes\, and Coffee Break\n(Brent Saulsbury\, CFPFC Treasurer) \n10:45-11:20 Prescribed Fire in the Wildland/Urban Interface: Success Through Collaboration in Florida’s\nFlatwoods\n(Dr. Patrick Bohlen\, Director of UCF Landscape and Natural Resources Program) \n11:20-12:00 Central FL Weather Outlook and Update for Fire Practioners\n(Rodney Wynn\, Fire Weather Program Manager\, National Weather Service) \n12:00-12:40 Announcements and Break for Lunch \n12:40-1:20 A Florida Burner’s Value to Western Fire Contracting\n(David and Brooke Hogrefe\, Sandpine Alliance) \n1:20–2:20 Florida Forest Service Update and Special Topic: Air Quality as it Relates to Open Burning\nAuthorizations\n(John Saddler and Sean Gallagher\, Florida Forest Service) \n2:20-2:30 Meeting Wrap-Up and Evaluation Reminder
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/central-florida-prescribed-fire-council-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20210913T122842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162904Z
UID:4644-1633010400-1633014000@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Addressing Disaster Workforce Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:For the past 18 months\, emergency response personnel have dealt with the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to the regular onslaught of tornadoes\, hurricanes\, wildfires\, and other hazards. In this webinar\, panelists from the public health and emergency services sectors will discuss approaches for addressing worker burnout\, promoting individual-level resilience\, and mitigating the impacts of worker shortages as the COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve. \nRegister here. \nLearn About:\n\nHow decision makers can provide support to the disaster workforce\nStrategies that can promote resilience and reduce worker burnout\n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\nPhil Ambrose\, Glendale Fire Department\nCurry Mayer\, Seattle Office of Emergency Management\nDavid Miller\, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene\nSue Ann Sarpy\, Principal\, Sarpy and Associates\, LLC
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-addressing-disaster-workforce-needs-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20210901T030010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T030010Z
UID:4589-1632996000-1633014000@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:2021 Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2021 Georgia PFC Annual Meeting\nThursday – September 30\, 2021\nThe Georgia Prescribed Fire Council invites you to attend the 2021 Statewide Annual Meeting on Thursday\, September 30th. This year’s event will be virtual and there is no cost to participate. All are welcome — this meeting has something to offer no matter where you are! Registration coming soon. \nFull Agenda Here. \n\nAbbreviated agenda: \n10:00 Welcome and Meeting Overview\n\n\n10:15 A GFC Strategic Vision for Fire in Georgia: Address from the Director\n\n\n10:25 2021 Prescribed Fire Activity and New Online Permitting\n\n\n10:40 Air Quality and Smoke Impacts 2021\n\n\n11:00 Smoke Management Guide for Southeastern Landowners\n\n\n11:20 Prescribed Fire: A Promising Tool for Reducing the Risk of Tick-borne Diseases\n\n\n12:00 Lunch Break\n\n\n12:50 Drip Torch Giveaways and Polls\n\n\n1:00 The Most Frequent Historical Fire Regime Measured? 500 Years of Fire Scars\n\n\n1:40 Implications of 21st Century Climate Change for Prescribed Burning in the Southeast\n\n\n2:05 Burning for Bobwhites: A Look at Prescribed Burning on Osceola and Tallokas Plantations\n\n\n2:35 Hurricane Michael Follow-up: Fire and tingReforestation\n\n\n2:55 Closing Remarks
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/2021-georgia-prescribed-fire-council-annual-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T182134
CREATED:20210726T165857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162953Z
UID:4330-1632924000-1632927600@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Flash Drought Webinar Series: Emerging Tools for Flash Drought Monitoring and Prediction
DESCRIPTION:Droughts are often categorized as ‘flash’ droughts when they develop or intensify in a matter of weeks (though defining flash droughts continues to be an area of active debate). The National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the National Weather Service (NWS) are pleased to announce a series of three webinars to help climate professionals and operational service providers better understand this phenomenon\, its defining characteristics and how it varies by region and season\, its impacts on agricultural and other stakeholders\, and the potential for improved monitoring\, prediction\, and planning/response tools (datasets\, maps\, etc.). \nThis webinar\, the third in the series\, will include the following presentations on emerging tools for flash drought monitoring and prediction from NOAA and other institutions: \nExperimental Subseasonal Tools to Support Flash Drought Monitoring and Prediction at CPC – L. Gwen Chen\, NOAA Climate Prediction Center\nUpcoming Product: Week-2 Flash Drought Forecasts – Brad Pugh\, NOAA Climate Prediction Center\nSurvey of Other Emerging Flash Drought Tools – Trent Ford\, University of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-flash-drought-webinar-series-emerging-tools-for-flash-drought-monitoring-and-prediction/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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