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Partner Webinar: Engaging Local Communities to Restore Fire-adapted Ecosystems
Webinar Summary: Nationwide, the frequency and scale of catastrophic wildfires are growing at alarming rates, challenging forest and rangeland managers’ abilities to maintain ecologically resilient landscapes and fire-safe communities. To […]
Connect Extension Virtual Chat: Prescribed Fire Education & Training
Devastating wildfires are a growing threat in the West and across the Nation, jeopardizing the health, safety and vitality of communities and people. Prescribed burning is an accepted land management tool utilized to meet landscape health objectives. Building prescribed fire education, with emphasis on training, will provide opportunity for advancement of skills to private, non-industrial […]
National Extension Wildland Fire Initiative Quarterly Meeting
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. As a reminder, you can learn more about NEWFI here. Check out this map to […]
9th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress – Life with Fire: Prescriptions for Resilience
Miramar Beach, Florida Miramar Beach, FL, United StatesJoin the Southern Fire Exchange, the Fire Science Exchange Network, and others as we participate in this hybrid-virtual conference! From the conference webpage: The 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 […]
Workshop on Wildland/Prescribed Fire Extension and Outreach
Raleigh, NC Raleigh, North CarolinaNC State Extension, National Extension Wildland Fire Initiative, Southern Fire Exchange, and the Sandhills PBA are hosting an in-person workshop for Extension professionals and other outreach professionals in the natural resources. The workshop will include interactive activities and sessions in the field that expose participants to many different tools and strategies used in fire science […]
National Extension Wildland Fire Initiative Web Meeting: Smoke and Air Quality
VirtualThe next National Extension Wildland Fire Initiative quarterly meeting (hosted by the Association for Natural Resources Extension Professionals) on August 15th at 3PM ET (Zoom) will focus on topics related to smoke and air quality. David Godwin, Ph.D., Eytan Krasilovsky, and Jess Downing will talk about DIY air filters, air cleaner loaner programs, and opportunities […]