The Wildland fire Assessment System site has released a downloadable database and histomap showing entrapment data.
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Drones in Forest Management Survey
A survey is being put forth by Elisabeth McElwee, a Master of Forestry candidate at Duke University and the 2021 Charles Collins Intern with The Forestland Group. The purpose of this survey is to better understand the use of drones in forest management today.
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This employee will:
- Conduct prescribed fire burns on Heritage Preserves as needed.
- Update Management Plans for each property.
- Maintain familiarity with management objectives for each property.
- Track and prepare budgets, monthly reports.
- Maintain accurate records and proof expenditures.
- Inspect Properties on an as needed basis.
- Conduct wildlife (game and non-game species) and habitat management activities on Heritage Preserves in Region 4.
- Monitor red-cockaded woodpecker clusters and other T&E/sensitive species.
- Represent DNR at various meetings where Heritage Preserves may be impacted.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A master’s degree in biology, chemistry or wildlife management and two (2) years of experience in fish, wildlife or marine management or research programs; or a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, wildlife management or related technical area and four (4) years of experience in fish, wildlife or marine management or research programs.
Ability to obtain DLEO Commission and prescribed fire managers certification.
PyroLife Webinar Series
PyroLife Webinar Series are a set of webinar series dedicated to PhD students whose purpose is to train and provide relevant knowledge to the new generation of researchers. This would be open to anyone interested in learning about this subject.
- Starting month: February 2021
- Frequency: monthly
- Time: 4pm CET (time will be adapted depending on the location of international speakers).
- Invited speakers: top international scientists and experts.
- Participation: open and free, registration needed.
- Target audience: PhD students, scientists, practitioners, any one interested in the topic.
- Duration: 60 min (30-40min of presentation + Q&A).
Find more information on the program website.
Continue ReadingJob: M.S. Research Assistantship: Human-Caused Large Wildfires in the US Southwest
We seek a motivated student to pursue an M.S. in the School of Forestry at Northern Arizona University (NAU). The successful applicant will join a team of interdisciplinary researchers from NAU and the Forest Stewards Guild to investigate strategies for reducing human-ignited wildfires in the Southwest. Human-caused ignitions account for the majority of wildfires in Arizona and New Mexico each year. Identifying strategies to reduce large wildfires that begin on public lands has become increasingly important for fire prevention specialists across land management agencies, particularly as visitation continues to grow. The successful applicant will develop and administer a survey to public land users across Arizona and New Mexico, and will have the opportunity to build relationships with fire prevention specialists, land managers, and communities in both states over the course of their degree.
A start date of January or late May 2022 is possible. The student will hold Research Assistantship of 20-hour/week during the academic year and 40h/week during summers. Funding to support this position is available for two years. This position is based at NAU’s Flagstaff campus, but the student will have the opportunity to work with the Forest Stewards Guild in Santa Fe, NM.
Preferred qualifications
- An undergraduate degree in natural resources, conservation social science, forestry, sociology, or a related field.
- Availability to travel and camp in AZ and NM for up to 8 weeks during the summer of 2022.
- Knowledge of, or experience with, social science research methods (e.g., interviews, focus groups, surveys).
- Working knowledge of programs and platforms such as SPSS, Qualtrics, and/or ArcMap.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate their ability to work with both communities and land management agencies, possess excellent organizational skills, and express a strong interest in applied social science research.
How to apply:
Please merge and send the following documents as one PDF to Dr. Catrin Edgeley via email ([email protected]) by the end of the day on Friday, November 5th, 2021:
- A short cover letter clearly stating experience, qualifications, and research interests relevant to this position.
- A current C.V. or resume
- Names and contact information for two references.
Additional materials may be requested later in the process. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Dr. Edgeley at [email protected]
About Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University is a 29,000-student institution with its main campus in Flagstaff, AZ at the base of the San Francisco Peaks. Flagstaff is known for its year-round recreation opportunities including skiing, hiking, and rock climbing, as well as its proximity to the Grand Canyon, national forests, state parks and wilderness areas. More information about NAU’s graduate programs in Forestry, including eligibility requirements, can be found at https://nau.edu/forestry/degrees-and-programs/
Continue ReadingJoint Fire Science Program Open Funding Opportunity Announcements
The Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) are now open through 5 pm MDT, October 14, 2021.
View the funding announcements here.
The Graduate Research Innovation (GRIN) announcement FA-FOA0022-001 has one task statement. Proposals must address one or more of the following topic areas:
- Fuels management and fire behavior
- Changing fire environment
- Emissions and air quality
- Fire effects and post-fire recovery
- Relative impacts of prescribed fire versus wildfire
- Human dimensions of fire
The primary announcement FA-FOA0022-002 has two task statements:
- A. Social and ecological recovery of communities impacted by wildfire
- B. Collaborative development of ecosystem mapping products for fire and fuels management
The Regional Fire Science Exchange announcement FA-FOA0022-003 has one task statement focused on leading and executing a regional fire science exchange in the following six regions (see map and supporting information in the FOA):
- Southern
- Southern Rockies
- Southwest
- Appalachians
- Great Plains
- North Atlantic
Jobs: Fire Modeling Institute Analyst Positions
The Fire Modeling Institute (FMI) is in the process of outreach to assess interest in two permanent full-time GS-12 analyst positions.
FMI is part of the Fire, Fuel, and Smoke Science Program of the Rocky Mountain Research Station, housed at the Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory. FMI provides a bridge between research scientists and fire practitioners and facilitates the conversion of complex, multi-faceted fire science research into direct application for fire and fuels management. These vacancies are an exciting opportunity to join in the important work of applying science and technology to address today’s most pressing wildfire management issues.
One position will be a spatial fire analyst whose work will involve contributing to FMI’s efforts in the realm of wildfire hazard and risk analysis, analytics for strategic wildfire planning, and analysis of ecological effects of wildfire. We expect this position to be advertised within the next week. Link to the outreach announcement for this position: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Outreach/?id=449A5EB0C4254EA39DA9B16C84E4BF0C
The other position will help to provide technical leadership for the national LANDFIRE program and work to facilitate the incorporation of emerging fire and fuels science into LANDFIRE processes and products. We expect this position to be advertised within the next 4-6 weeks. Link to the outreach announcement for this position: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Outreach/?id=25E3378630134F73BCF818DF2DF4C09E
Both positions will be open to the public and neither will carry firefighter retirement.
Continue ReadingNYTimes: How to Protect Your Home from Wildfires
A New York Times piece addresses the fact that the threat of wildfires is growing due to climate change. It gives an overview of the steps homeowners can take to protect their homes.
Continue ReadingRecordings from NC Prescribed Fire Council Meeting Available
Research Projects Address Fire Management with Technology
Several research projects that aim to improve fire management with technological solutions are either underway or have been recently funded:
AI To Fight Wildfires: USC to Co-Lead an NSF-Funded Project for Controlled Burns and Fire Mitigation
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