NWCG Week of Remembrance
Today is the eighth anniversary of a single shift on the Yarnell Hill Fire that took the lives of 19 firefighters. NWCG uses this solemn day to remember that instance and
June 28, 2021
Category: Fire News
Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute Research Scientist Position
The Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute will soon be advertising for a research scientist position focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in relation to stewardship of Federally designated wilderness. With the holiday
June 28, 2021
Emerging Field of Science Could Explain How Wildfires Carry Microbes
When wildfires rage across the landscape, whether on grasslands or in forests, the massive plumes of smoke that rise into the air and travel for miles can carry more than
June 28, 2021
Notice of Upcoming JFSP Funding Opportunity Announcements
The interagency Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) intends to request proposals through one or more formal Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA) beginning approximately July 2021 and remaining open approximately 60 days.
June 25, 2021
Prescribed Fire Effects on Soil Fertility
USDA Forest Service researcher John Butnor examined how dormant-season prescribed fire affects forest soil fertility in the months after a burn in a recent paper. While others have studied soil
June 25, 2021
Southern Blue Ridge TREX Registration Opens
Now Accepting Applications!! Southern Blue Ridge TREX is happening October 25, 2021 – November 5, 2021 in the South Carolina mountains. Join for 14 days of prescribed fire training, fire
June 25, 2021
New Aerial Firefighting Technology
Skies Magazine latest issue includes a list of new developments in aerial firefighting technology. Read the list here.
June 24, 2021
LANDFIRE Latest News
LANDFIRE’s most recent Postcard newsletter includes important updates including information on the rollout of LANDFIRE 2019 and upcoming LANDFIRE “office hours.” Read the newsletter here.
June 23, 2021
America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative Launches New Working Group, Longleaf for All
In 2020, America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative (ALRI) launched a new working group, Longleaf for All, as an ongoing commitment to be an advocate and partner for minority and unserved landowners,
June 23, 2021
Webinar Recording: Wildfires and Air Quality (Part 1) – AirNow Maps and Sensors for Communities & Tribal Experience with the Tools
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June 22, 2021