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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200727T100000
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SUMMARY:Fighting Fire with Fire: Rx Fire Toolbox to Combat Identified Social Barriers
DESCRIPTION:Host: Texas A&M University\, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension\, Great Plains Fire Science Exchange\, Joint Fire Science Program \nPresenter: Dr. Urs Kreuter\, graduate students \nAbstract:  \nThis online workshop will summarize the research findings from the Joint Fire Science Program grant: “Fighting Wildfire with Prescribed Burning in the Southern Great Plains: Social and Regulatory Barriers and Facilitators” led by project PI from Texas A&M University\, Dr. Urs Kreuter. Presentations will be given by students and collaborators on the project sharing their results with an open discussion and Q&A session following presentations. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/fighting-fire-with-fire-rx-fire-toolbox-to-combat-identified-social-barriers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Field Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200714T211934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163100Z
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SUMMARY:SFE Webinar:  Low-Severity Fires Protect Carbon Stores in Global Peatlands
DESCRIPTION:Host: Southern Fire Exchange\, Duke University\, University of Florida. \nPresenter: Neal Flanagan\, Ph.D.\, Duke University \nAbstract: \nSevere wildfires can cause smoldering ground fires that oxidize entire carbon stores and threaten peatlands around the globe. However\, low‐severity surface fires can physically protect soil organic matter by thermally altering surface carbon chemistry\, thus creating a slower cycling carbon pool that positively affects long‐term carbon balances in peatlands worldwide.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-low-severity-fire-protect-carbon-stores-in-global-peatlands/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200624T210056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163102Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Moving to Virtual Programs\, A Discussion with Natural Resource Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Host: NC State University Extension Forestry \nPresenters: Angie Gupta\, University of Minnesota\, Dr. Robert Bardon\, NC State University\, Shan Cammack\, Georgia Department of Natural Resources\, Laurel Kays\, NC State University\, Mikel Robinson\, International Association of Wildland Fire \nAbstract: \nWe’ll hear from five presenters from around the country who will share their experiences and\nlessons learned in moving their programs to a virtual platform. They will cover topics ranging\nfrom things you can do in your own backyard to large-scale conferences. This event is open\nto everyone\, but is targeted for natural resources professionals who are considering organizing virtual events in the future. \nRegister for the webinar here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-moving-to-virtual-programs-a-discussion-with-natural-resource-professionals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200716T112634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163104Z
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SUMMARY:IFTDSS: Introduction to Quantitative Risk Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Quantitative Wildfire Risk Assessment (QWRA) is being phased into IFTDSS\, it combines the likelihood of occurring\, intensity when fire occurs\, and the effects of fire on assets and resources. \nIFTDSS. The process follows the steps outlined in GTR-315\, “A wildfire risk assessment framework for land and resource management.” \nThis webinar will provide an introduction to the Risk Assessment workflow in IFTDSS. We will walk you through the required pieces of the Risk Assessment and show you how to work through the application so you can view the final outputs in the Map Studio. \nClick here to register
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/iftdss-introduction-to-quantitative-risk-assessment/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200725
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200615T160945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T160945Z
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SUMMARY:Wildland Fire Investigations Training
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: The Wildland Fire Investigations course is based on the recently developed certification standards and training programs for wildland fire investigators put in place by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG). This program culminates in a six hour practical exercise where students work as a team to investigate and document a wildland fire case. Teams will determine the fire origin\, collect evidence\, conduct interviews\, and document the case. Wildland fires result in tremendous devastation of public resources and private property. The increasing frequency of these types of fires has brought on a need for additional\, specially trained fire investigators. \nPrerequisites: Successful completion of the National Fire Academy NWCG S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (Q0901-S190) course prior to attendance. This course can be found at the following link: NFA NWCG S-190 Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior. \nCertificate is to be submitted at the time of registration. Email certificate to arson@gpstc.org \nWho Should Attend: Certified Fire Investigators currently working in an investigative capacity for an agency tasked with the responsibilities to investigate wildland fires and establish cause and origin at wildland fire scenes. Applicants may also be fire management personnel who have responsibilities for the investigation of wildland fires.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/wildland-fire-investigations-training/
LOCATION:Georgia Public Safety Training Center\, 1000 Indian Springs Drive\, Forsyth\, GA\, 31029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T110000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200615T160220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163105Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Perspectives on Prescribed Fire Management in Longleaf
DESCRIPTION:Host: South Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative \nPresenter: John Kupfer\, University of South Carolina \nAbstract:  \nLongleaf pine ecosystems are iconic systems of the southeastern United States that historically contained a spectacular diversity of plants and animals. These habitats have\, unfortunately\, been degraded and reduced to a small fraction of their former extent through a century of landscape conversion\, logging\, and fire suppression. In response\, many agencies\, NGOs\, private landowners and businesses have committed to longleaf pine restoration\, with prescribed fire serving as one of the primary tools in such efforts. However\, the use of prescribed fire to maintain or restore biodiversity and historic ecological conditions in longleaf pine ecosystems while also reducing wildfire risk may be increasingly difficult as the longleaf landscape is becoming more developed and projected climate changes are expected to restrict prescribed burning opportunities. \nHere\, we present the initial results of a survey designed to provide baseline information on the criteria used for prioritizing potential burn sites\, current burning practices and limitations\, and expectations for future changes in burning constraints. Based on responses from more than 300 fire managers across the Southeast\, our results clarify overall patterns and subregional trends in the seasonal and diurnal timing\, goals\, and associated risk calculations associated with their longleaf pine burn programs and point toward a number of challenges that regional fire managers expect to face over the next 50 years. \nAdditional information about the webinar can be found here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-perspectives-on-prescribed-fire-management-in-longleaf/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T220000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200706T143458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163108Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC Prescribed Burning Atlas
DESCRIPTION:Host: Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC \nPresenters: Naomi Stephens (NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service)\, Prof Ross Bradstock (University of Wollongong)\, Dr Hamish Clarke (University of Wollongong and Western Sydney University)\n \nAbstract:  \nA website specifically designed for fire and land managers\, the Prescribed Burning Atlas is a tool to inform prescribed burning strategies and tailor them to outcomes that will best reduce the risk in a target area within available budgets. Backed by eight years of CRC research incorporating thousands of fire simulations\, the Atlas compares the level of risk reduction achieved from different combinations of prescribed burning techniques and compares the costs of different mitigation options and their effect on reducing the likelihood of life loss\, property loss and environmental values\, as well as the effects of climate change on prescribed burning effectiveness. This webinar will provide you with the full details and a guided tour of the Prescribed Burning Atlas\, explaining how the website can support organisations to make the best decisions about where and how to undertake prescribed burning for different areas across New South Wales\, the ACT\, Victoria\, Tasmania\, South Australia and Queensland. \nAdditional information about the webinar can be found here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-bushfire-and-natural-hazards-crc-prescribed-burning-atlas/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200714T104500
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200701T141725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163109Z
UID:1878-1594720800-1594723500@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar + Heat Vulnerability Tool
DESCRIPTION:Host: National Integrated Drought Information System \nPresenter: Sandra Rayne\, Southeast Regional Climate Center\, Jeff Dodur\, NWS Southeast River Forecast Center\, Chip Konrad\, Southeast Regional Climate Center  \nAbstract:  \nThese webinars provide the region’s stakeholders and interested parties 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 wildfires\, agriculture production\, disruption to water supply and ecosystems. The July 14 webinar will also feature a presentation on a tool to mitigate heat stress by making informed decisions on scheduling exertional outdoor activities. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-southeast-climate-monthly-webinar-heat-vulnerability-tool/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200617T154532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T154532Z
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SUMMARY:National Extension Wildland Fire Initiative Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Extension Wildland Fire Initiative for our quarterly Zoom meeting. This meeting will feature brief presentations on emerging wildland fire Extension projects in Pennsylvania and Florida. We will also discuss ways NEWFI members across the country have adapted to offering wildland fire programming remotely due to restrictions related to COVID-19. \nRegister here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/national-extension-wildland-fire-initiative-quarterly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200327T144900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163112Z
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SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: Prescribed Fire 101
DESCRIPTION:A free one hour webinar from Tall Timbers Research Station\, the Southern Fire Exchange\, the Southeast Prescribed Fire\, Smoke and Air Quality Working Group and the University of Florida. \nSociety of American Foresters CFE Credit Expected. \nPresenter: Kevin Robertson\, Ph.D.\, Fire Ecology Program Director\, Tall Timbers Research Station\, Tallahassee\, FL. \nWebinar Description: This webinar will provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of ecology and practice related to prescribed fire in the Southeastern U.S. This webinar is intended to provide non-practitioners with information regarding the “how” and “why” of prescribed fire in the region. Following the presentations there will be time for audience Q/A with the speakers. \nRegistration required. Register here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-prescribed-fire-101/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200615T161421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163113Z
UID:1765-1592474400-1592478000@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Clarifying Science Needs for Southeastern Grasslands: The Piedmont\, Coastal Plain\, and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Host: South Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative \nPresenters:  \nJennifer Cartwright\, USGS Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center\nDwayne Estes\, Southeastern Grasslands Initiative\nRua Mordecai\, South Atlantic Conservation Blueprint \nAbstract:  \nGrasslands are plant communities that have few or no trees\, or have open canopies that allow for the development of a grassy groundcover. Grasslands in the southeastern U.S. support rare plant and animal species and in some cases qualify as global or regional hotspots of biodiversity. Yet the Southeast’s grasslands have been reduced by approximately 90% since European settlement\, as the result of agriculture\, urbanization\, and fire suppression. Today\, climate change represents an additional stressor that may pose direct and indirect threats to grassland-related biodiversity. We will discuss results from a region-wide workshop of scientific and conservation professionals exploring the challenges to grassland species conservation in the southeastern U.S.\, with emphasis on clarifying the research and data needs of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and state agencies related to Species Status Assessments (SSAs) for imperiled grassland species. We will then focus in on challenges in the Piedmont – a region with one of the greatest declines in grasslands across the entire Southeast. \nAdditional information about the webinar can be found here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-clarifying-science-needs-for-southeastern-grasslands-the-piedmont-coastal-plain-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200327T143737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163115Z
UID:1216-1592398800-1592402400@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: LANDFIRE Remap in the Southeast
DESCRIPTION:A free one hour webinar from LANDFIRE\, the Southern Fire Exchange\, and the University of Florida. \nPresenter: Jim Smith\, Ph.D.\, TNC LANDFIRE Director \nWebinar Description: LANDFIRE Remap is a multi-year effort to improve the usability of the product suite by recreating base LANDFIRE products using new plot information\, new imagery and production techniques. Presenter Jim Smith\, TNC LANDFIRE Program Lead\, will review LANDFIRE product offerings\, describe what has changed\, what has not changed from previous versions\, and provide information on future program plans\, all from the perspective of a user in the Southeast US. Following the presentation there will be time for audience Q/A with the speaker. \nFollowing the webinar there will be time reserved for audience questions. \nRegistration required. Registration Link
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-landfire-remap-in-the-southeast/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T121500
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200428T150709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200428T150709Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual S-131 Firefighter Type I
DESCRIPTION:The Natural Areas Training Academy will offer this 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). \nOnline material must be completed via Canvas anytime between 1 June and 15 June 2020. Expect to invest approximately 7.5 hours. Participants must attend a live session via Zoom on 16 June 2020. A computer with internet access is needed to attend this live session\, and an IRPG is helpful. \nThose interested must register via Eventbrite by June 1.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/virtual-s-131-firefighter-type-i/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200526T185744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163116Z
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SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: Prescribed Fire in Piedmont Hardwoods
DESCRIPTION:A free two hour webinar from the North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council\, the Southern Fire Exchange\, NC State University\, and the University of Florida. \nSociety of American Foresters CFE Credit Expected. \nPresenters:\nSharon Bischof\, North Carolina State Parks\nChris Moorman\, NC State University\nDan Dey\, US Forest Service Northern Research Station \nWebinar Description: There is increasing interest in using prescribed fire to restore and maintain Piedmont ecosystems dominated by hardwood species. This webinar will address several topics relevant to those using prescribed fire in Piedmont hardwood ecosystems\, including the history of North Carolina Piedmont hardwood ecosystems\, wildlife impacts for game and non-game species\, and silvicultural considerations. This webinar is co-sponsored by the North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council\, but will cover information relevant for fire practitioners in many areas of the South. A subsequent field tour in Central North Carolina will be scheduled once restrictions related to COVID-19 have been lifted. Following the presentations there will be time for audience Q/A with the speakers. \nRegistration is required. Registration link.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-prescribed-fire-in-piedmont-hardwoods/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200605
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200401T143330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T143330Z
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SUMMARY:North Georgia Prescribed Fire Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The North Georgia Prescribed Fire Council will meet June 4 online via Zoom. Register online here. Additional details can be found below. \nThe Georgia Prescribed Fire Council\, a statewide coalition of land managers\, landowners\, forestry consultants\, conservation organizations\, universities\, and state and federal agencies promotes the safe use of prescribed fire as an essential natural resource management tool to ensure ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk. The first North Georgia Prescribed Fire Council meeting was held in 2019 at North Georgia Technical College in Jasper Ga with 200+ in attendance. The Council had plans to hold the 2020 North Georgia Prescribed Fire meeting on Thursday\, June 4\, 2020 but due to the COVID 19 restrictions on large groups\, the 2020 meeting will be a virtual meeting using ZOOM technology. There will be a normal full agenda of speakers with live interaction from the audience available for questions and comments. ZOOM is very easy to use and there will be technical help for any issues. The 5-hour meeting\, with breaks\, will address critical issues for prescribed fire practitioners and advocates\, with a special emphasis on north Georgia and its unique terrain\, population\, and forest types. Meeting attendees will hear from prescribed fire experts on 8 different topics as you will see on the meeting agenda. \nNorth Georgia’s public and privately-owned forestland is a significant economic\, biological\, recreational\, and aesthetic resource. Carefully planned prescribed fires prevent the build-up of flammable\, naturally-occurring fuels that set the stage for destructive wildfires. Prescribed fire also helps ensure healthy habitat for plants and animals\, including rare and endangered species in Georgia. \nContinuing Forestry Education and Master Timber Harvester credits will be available for those participating in the full conference. \nJoin us on June 4th at 10:00 AM on your computer or other device to learn about the state of prescribed fire in North Georgia.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/north-georgia-prescribed-fire-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200520T204353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163118Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Drought Decision-Making Tools You Can Use
DESCRIPTION:Host: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration\,  \nPresenters: Rebecca Ward\, North Carolina Assistant State Climatologist\, Katherine Hegewisch\, Research Scientist at the University of Idaho\, Jeff Marti\, Drought Coordinator\, Washington Department of Ecology \nAbstract:  \nLearn about two toolkits that support drought monitoring and drought decision-making across the lower 48 states: the Integrated Water Portal and The Climate Toolbox. \nThe Integrated Water Portal brings together water data from several different agencies into a map-driven data exploration and visualization tool that is designed to support drought monitoring at state and basin scales. This site allows users to quickly explore regional and local water conditions with a focus on surface and near-surface supplies. \nThe Climate Toolbox is a set of mapping/graphing tools that can be used to explore climate/hydrology data in real-time with comparisons to the past and insight into the future (sub-seasonal to seasonal forecasts and future projections) at gridded locations. \nThe presentation will also feature users’ perspectives\, including how the State of Washington’s Drought Coordinator uses The Climate Toolbox for state drought monitoring. \nAdditional information about the webinar can be found here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-drought-decision-making-tools-you-can-use/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration":MAILTO:https://www.noaa.gov/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200512T130903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163119Z
UID:1602-1590674400-1590678000@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Data\, Science\, and Methods behind the Wildfire Risk to Communities Website
DESCRIPTION:Host: LANDFIRE \nPresenter: Greg Dillon\, Frank Fay\, Jim Menakis\, Kelly Pohl\, Joe Scott \nAbstract: Learn about the science and data used to calculate and map wildfire risk nationwide in the new Wildfire Risk to Communities website. Hear from the project’s technical lead about the use of LANDFIRE and other input datasets\, the methods for modeling and mapping wildfire risk\, and the data products available through the website. See a demonstration of the website and how to download geospatial and tabular data.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/1602/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200520T021446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163121Z
UID:1664-1590674400-1590674400@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Air Quality and Healthy Hearts - Progress and Remaining Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Host: US EPA Air and Energy Research Program\n \nPresenters: Dr. Wayne Cascio\, director of EPA’s Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment (CPHEA)\, Dr. Ana Rappold\, CPHEA statistician\, and Dr. Cavin Ward-Caviness\, CPHEA computational biologist. \nAbstract:  EPA’s Office of Research and Development\, Air and Energy National Research Program is working to assess the impact and improve our understanding of air pollution morbidity and mortality in vulnerable populations\, including individuals with cardiovascular disease. Exposure to airborne fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with adverse cardiovascular health events including heart attacks\, stroke\, and death―particularly among those with pre-existing conditions. However\, a better understanding of the relationship between air pollution and cardiovascular health is needed to develop strategies to protect vulnerable people with heart and vascular disease. \nThis webinar provides an overview of newly published research by EPA scientists and their colleagues that helps fill key knowledge gaps. The findings\, published in leading scientific journals\, offer new insights into the progress made to protect at-risk individuals with chronic health problems. The research also identifies remaining environmental health challenges\, such as determining risks faced from sustained exposure to elevated PM2.5 from wildfire smoke\, which is being observed due to more frequent and larger wildland fires in the United States. \n\nAdditional information about the webinar can be found here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-air-quality-and-healthy-hearts-progress-and-remaining-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200527T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200423T172803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163122Z
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SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: Overview of the North Carolina Climate Science Report: Implications for Wildland Fire
DESCRIPTION:A free one hour webinar from North Carolina State University\, the Southern Fire Exchange\, and the University of Florida. \nPresenter: Rebecca Ward\, Assistant State Climatologist\, Raleigh\, North Carolina \nWebinar Description: The North Carolina Climate Science Report\, published in March 2020\, is a scientific assessment of historical climate trends and potential future climate change in NC. The report was authored by North Carolina-based climate experts and was informed by the 4th US National Climate Assessment\, the 5th IPCC Assessment Report\, and up-to-date published research in credible scientific journals. This webinar will briefly describe the report’s development process before diving into the findings relevant for understanding fire potential and risk: what trends have been observed in NC over the past century\, what can we expect over the next few decades to the end of the century\, and what is our level of certainty in the projected changes.  Following the presentation there will be time for audience Q/A with the speaker. \nRegistration required. Registration Link
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-overview-of-the-north-carolina-climate-science-report-implications-for-wildland-fire/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200512T130751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163124Z
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SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Using the Wildfire Risk to Communities Website
DESCRIPTION:Host: LANDFIRE \nPresenter: Greg Dillon\, Frank Fay\, Jim Menakis\, Kelly Pohl\, Joe Scott \nAbstract: See a demonstration of the new Wildfire Risk to Communities website\, including use of the interactive maps\, charts\, and resources available for every community\, county\, and state in the U.S. Learn how the website and downloadable resources can help community leaders such as elected officials\, community planners\, and fire managers prioritize actions to mitigate risk.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-using-the-wildfire-risk-to-communities-website/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200327T143358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163126Z
UID:1213-1590066000-1590069600@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: QUIC-Fire: A Fast-Running Simulation Tool for Prescribed Fire Planning
DESCRIPTION:A free one hour webinar from Los Alamos National Lab\, US Forest Service Southern Research Station\, Tall Timbers Research Station\, the Southern Fire Exchange\, and the University of Florida. \nPresenters: Rodd Linn\, Ph.D.\, Los Alamos National Lab\, Scott Goodrick\, Ph.D.\, USFS Southern Research Station\, and Kevin Hiers\, Tall Timbers Research Station \nWebinar Description: Recent advances in wildland fire behavior models (e.g. FIRETEC) utilizing high spatial and temporal resolution fluid dynamics calculations have facilitated complex modeling of fire-atmospheric feedbacks. Unfortunately this fire modeling approach requires exceptional computational resources that are unlikely to be available to most wildland fire managers. QUIC-Fire is a new physics-based cellular automata fire spread tool that that offers advanced fire modeling capabilities without the demand for extraordinary computational resources. QUIC-Fire is a new step towards expanding next generation fire model access to a wider audience of practitioners and users.  Following the webinar there will be time reserved for audience questions. \nFor more information: \nCheck out a QUIC-Fire YouTube video from Los Alamos National Lab.\nRead the March 2020 QUIC-Fire publication in the journal Environmental Modeling and Software. \nRegistration required. Registration Link
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-quic-fire-a-fast-running-simulation-tool-for-prescribed-fire-planning/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200518T134311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163127Z
UID:1642-1590062400-1590067800@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Fighting Fire with Fire: Restoring Traditional Indigenous Practices for Ecological Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Law Institute Webinar: Fighting Fire with Fire: Restoring Traditional Indigenous Practices for Ecological Stewardship \nPanelists:\nCynthia R. Harris\, Director\, Tribal Programs; Deputy Director\, Center for State\, Tribal\, and Local Environmental Programming\, Staff Attorney\, Environmental Law Institute\, Moderator\nMichael Connor\, Partner\, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP\nFrank Lake\, Research Ecologist\, US Forest Service\nMatthew S. Reischman\, Assistant Deputy Director\, Resource Protection\, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection\nBill Tripp\, Deputy Director of Eco-Cultural Revitalization\, Karuk Tribe Department of Natural Resources \nWebinar Description: In 2018\, six wildfires in California caused approximately $12 billion in property damage and tragically claimed over a hundred lives. As climate change continues to drive hotter\, drier\, and more combustible conditions\, the fire season in the western portion of the United States is becoming longer\, more intense\, and costlier. \nFor millennia\, indigenous peoples have used prescribed fires – intentionally setting precisely timed\, low-intensity fires to clear biomass – as a means to manage forest ecosystems as well as being an important cultural practice. Historically\, as non-indigenous people expanded westward\, state and federal authorities effectively banned tribes from this practice. \nClick here to Register by May 19 \nFor more information Click here.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/1642/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200429T162200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163130Z
UID:1535-1589986800-1589990400@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:EPA Tools and Resources Webinar: Wildland Fire Community Engagement and Data Visualization Tools
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, smoke from wildland fires has affected populations both near and far from the fire locations. A public health response to smoke intrusion presents a complex challenge\, and many communities are aiming to develop effective smoke preparedness and response plans. In response\, EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) developed the Wildland Fire Research Framework 2019-2022 which supports a breadth of research and outreach designed to help federal\, state\, local and tribal organizations prepare and respond to public health impacts from wildland fires.\nClick here to register and for more information
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/epa-tools-and-resources-webinar-wildland-fire-community-engagement-and-data-visualization-tools/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200427T142351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163131Z
UID:1500-1589979600-1589983200@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Wildfires and Insurance: How to Protect Your Property from Wildfire
DESCRIPTION:Host: National Fire Protection Association \nPresenters: Faraz Hedayati\, PhD\, IBHS Research Engineer\, Daniel Gorham\, P.E.\, IBHS Research Engineer \nAbstract: The wildfires of 2017 and 2018 underscored the risk that wildfires can pose to many communities throughout the United States. With increasing wildfire risks for many comes the reality that preparedness is a year-round endeavor. However\, reducing your risk can be affordable and practical. Research from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) shows a variety of low-cost\, do-it-yourself actions can reduce common structural vulnerabilities and increase the chances of a home or business surviving a wildfire. Wildfire experts from IBHS will join NFPA on May 20 (10-11 AM PDT) to outline how affordable weekend projects can have a significant impact on your wildfire risks.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-wildfires-and-insurance-how-to-protect-your-property-from-wildfire/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200327T142634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163132Z
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SUMMARY:SFE Webinar: Longleaf Pine Forest Patch Dynamics
DESCRIPTION:A free one hour webinar from Tall Timbers Research Station\, the Southern Fire Exchange\, and the University of Florida. \nPresenter: Kevin Robertson\, Ph.D.\, Fire Ecology Program Director\, Tall Timbers Research Station\, Tallahassee\, FL. \nWebinar Description: It has long been observed that longleaf pine juveniles (between the “grass stage” near the ground to about head-high) tend to become established in dense clusters limited to open areas away from canopy trees. Recent detailed fire history mapping efforts at the Wade Tract in south Georgia\, have shown that longleaf pine regeneration tends to occur within canopy gaps that experience lower fire frequency and severity. This research has implications for fire management for longleaf pine regeneration\, suggesting that burning under conditions that allow for some patchiness following longleaf mast years (abundant seed production) is important for natural recruitment. \nFollowing the webinar there will be time reserved for audience questions. \nRegistration required. Registration Link
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/sfe-webinar-longleaf-pine-forest-patch-dynamics/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T123000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200504T133641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163135Z
UID:1551-1589457600-1589459400@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Improving Firefighter Safety Tools
DESCRIPTION:Host: Rocky Mountain Research Station\, USDA Forest Service \nPresenter: Dr. Matt Jolly\, Ecologist\, Rocky Mountain Research Station\, USDA Forest Service \nAbstract: Safety tools for wildland firefighters. \nConnection Information: Click here to join the webinar.  Audio: 888-844-9904\, Access 1625330#
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-improving-firefighter-safety-tools/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200515
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200401T142730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T142730Z
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SUMMARY:Tennessee Prescribed Fire Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Tennessee Prescribed Fire Council will meet May 14 in Murfreesboro\, TN. Registration is required by May 1st.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/tennessee-prescribed-fire-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Lane Agri-Park\, 315 John R. Rice Blvd\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200512T104500
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200504T142259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163138Z
UID:1560-1589277600-1589280300@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Host: National Integrated Drought Information System \nPresenter: Sandra Rayne\, Southeast Regional Climate Center\, Pam Knox\, University of Georgia\, Steve McNulty\, USDA Climate Hub \nAbstract: This webinar will provide the region’s stakeholders and interested parties 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 wildfires\, agriculture production\, disruption to water supply and ecosystems.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-southeast-climate-monthly-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200427T142126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163140Z
UID:1495-1588770000-1588773600@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Wildfires and Insurance: Learn How to Prepare Financially
DESCRIPTION:Host: National Fire Protection Association \nPresenters: Nicole Mahrt-Ganley\, American Property Casualty Insurance Association\, Janet Ruiz\, Insurance Information Institute \nAbstract: Despite the global challenges posed by COVID-19\, another wildfire season is just around the corner. Join this two-part series that will help you prepare physically and financially to defend against the destructive threat of wildfire. Session One (May 6\, 10-11 AM PDT) will feature experts focused on financial preparedness\, while Session Two (date/time TBD) will offer low-cost\, actionable tips and do-it-yourself weekend projects to better prepare your home for wildfire from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). Join us to learn from and interact with wildfire and insurance experts who will address questions about protecting yourself and your property\, including important home insurance tips. For anyone seriously concerned about the dangers posed by wildfire\, these two 60-minute webinars will provide the information you need to stay informed and stay safe.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-wildfires-and-insurance-learn-how-to-prepare-financially/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T172835
CREATED:20200410T175646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T163143Z
UID:1413-1588770000-1588773600@southernfireexchange.org
SUMMARY:Partner Webinar: Southern Pine Beetle Biology\, Monitoring\, and Management
DESCRIPTION:Host: Southern Regional Extension Forestry \nPresenter: Dr. John Nowak\, Research Entomologist\, USDA -Forest Service Southern Research Station \nAbstract: The southern pine beetle (SPB)\, Dendroctonus frontalis\, is the most destructive insect pest of pine in the southern United States. Dr. John Nowak will be giving a general overview of the biology\, range and impact of and possible management strategies for preventing the spread of this insect pest.
URL:https://southernfireexchange.org/calendar/partner-webinar-southern-pine-beetle-biology-monitoring-and-management/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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