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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
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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:20260608T193603
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193603
CREATED:20211129T184624Z
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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
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CREATED:20211206T212035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T162849Z
UID:5049-1638982800-1638986400@southernfireexchange.org
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211209
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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:20260608T193603
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211204T170000
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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:20260608T193603
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
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UID:4958-1637321400-1637325000@southernfireexchange.org
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:20260608T193603
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:20260608T193603
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:20260608T193603
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211119
DTSTAMP:20260608T193603
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:20260608T193603
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211117
DTSTAMP:20260608T193603
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:20260608T193603
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:20260608T193603
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193603
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193603
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:20260608T193603
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193603
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:20260608T193603
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:20260608T193603
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:20260608T193603
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:20260608T193603
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:20260608T193603
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260608T193603
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:20260608T193603
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:20260608T193603
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
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