In a thoughtful guest post on the Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network (FACNet) Blog, SFE Outreach Specialist Elliot Nauert reflects on his time working wildland fire and his latest experience working fire through opportunities provided by The Nature Conservancy wildland fire program. Check it out to learn how TNC fire programs might enhance your wildland fire career – even if you drive a desk most days.
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Apply for 2024 Nebraska WTREX
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 WTREX-Nebraska scheduled for April 22-May 3, 2024 at The Nature Conservancy’s Niobrara Valley Preserve. Applications should be submitted online to the WTREX coordinating team. Applications are due by January 19, 2024. Please direct any questions to Lenya Quinn-Davidson ([email protected]). People of all backgrounds and genders are encouraged to apply.
See below for the announcement with additional details about the WTREX event.
Continue ReadingNew Fire Learning Network Website
The TNC-supported Fire Learning Network (FLN) has a new comprehensive website that houses resources and information about the FLN, TREX / WTREX, FAC Net, and IPBN programs. https://firenetworks.org. Check it out for information on all of these programs.
Continue ReadingJob: Sandhills Stewardship and Fire Program Manager, Nature Conservancy North Carolina
The Sandhills Stewardship and Fire Program Manager develops, manages and advances conservation programs for the restoration and management of large-scale areas within the Sandhills region of North Carolina. This position has three major focal areas:
1) leading the restoration, management and monitoring of Longleaf pine savanna (and associated communities) in the Sandhills, especially on TNC lands, to help meet the organization’s goal of creating resilient and connected habitats;
2) leading the Sandhills prescribed burn program, including planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of the program, to enable the safe and long-term management of natural communities in the region; and,
3) interacting with direct reports, colleagues, partners and others in a way that fosters information sharing and learning, collaboration that leads to positive and strategic conservation actions, and leveraging of resources to increase the impact and influence of the Sandhills stewardship and fire management programs within the region.
Continue ReadingSFE LANDFIRE Remap Webinar Recording
The SFE LANDFIRE Remap in the Southeast webinar with Dr. Jim Smith, TNC LANDFIRE Program Lead, is now available on the SFE YouTube Channel. Dr. Smith discussed a new suite of changes to the LANDFIRE data layers for the region as well as some examples of how the changes appear in Southeastern landscapes. Check out the recording and visit LANDFIRE.gov for more information.
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