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SFE Partner Webinar: Introducing the North American Tree-Ring Fire-Scar Network

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Webinar: Introducing the North American Tree-Ring Fire-Scar Network

When:              June 8, 2022 at 12:00-1:00 pm central time

Presented by:    Dr. Ellis Margolis, Research Ecologist, USGS Fort Collins Science Center and Dr. Christopher Guiterman, Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) University of Colorado at Boulder, and NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

Hosted by:        Joint Fire Science Program’s Fire Science Exchange Network

Register:           https://umsystem.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArd-qurDgjE9bW2ACpjzczxSc6LIqsZkr0

Abstract:           A recent collaboration by ~90 tree-ring and fire-scar scientists has resulted in the publication* of the newly compiled North American Tree-Ring Fire-Scar Network (NAFSN), which contains 2,562 sites, > 37,000 fire-scarred trees, and covers large parts of North America. In this publication, authors investigate the NAFSN in terms of geography, sample depth, vegetation, topography, climate, and human land use.

In this webinar presenters will present major findings from the publication, demonstrate data accessibility, highlight management applications, and discuss future steps planned for the NAFSN.

* Margolis, Q. E, Guiterman, C. H, …L. L. Yocom. in press. The North American tree-ring fire-scar network. Ecosphere.

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Virtual Workshop – From Flames to Forests: Past, Present, and Future Fires for Sustaining Our Forests and Wildlife

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Virtual Workshop

From Flames to Forests: Past, Present, and Future Fires for Sustaining Our Forests and Wildlife

Presented by the Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society

June 7, 2022
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET

From Flames to Forest: Past, Present, and Future Fires for Sustaining our Forests and Wildlife

 

Registration link: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/from-flames-to-forests

Continuing Education Credits (pending approval) Society of American Foresters, Wildlife Society, USDA-NRCS

 

Agenda
Tuesday, June 7th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

11:00 AM – 11:10 AM: “Welcome and Introduction” Charlie Faires, Forester, Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society

11:10 AM – 11:35 AM: “Fire History Paradigms: What’s “Natural”?” Dr. Kevin Robertson, Fire Ecology Research Scientist, Tall Timbers Research Station

11:35 AM – 12:00 PM: “Forest and Fire Ecology: Understanding the Relationship Between Forests and Fire”  Dr. Heather Alexander, Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology, Auburn University

12:00 PM – 12:05: Break

12:05 PM – 12:30 PM: “Disturbance Dependent Wildlife: Fire as a Tool for Wildlife Management” Dr. Ben Jones, President and CEO, Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society

12:30 – 12:55 PM: “Managing Forests with Fire: Fire as a Silvicultural Tool” Dr. Tara Keyser, Research Forest and Director of the Center for Forest Restoration and Management, United States Forest Service

12:55 PM: Break

1:00 PM – 1:25 PM: “A Community of Practice: Implementing Prescribed Fire at Scale” Adam Warwick, Southern Blue Ridge and Fire Leaning Network Project Manager, The Nature Conservancy

1:25 PM: Panel Discussion with Lecturers

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Upcoming Partner Virtual Workshop: From Flames to Forests – Past, Present, and Future Fires for Sustaining our Forests and Wildlife

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Our Southern Fire Exchange co-PI Dr. Kevin Robertson (Tall Timbers Research Station) is presenting at an upcoming virtual workshop hosted by the Ruffed Grouse Society, American Woodcock Society, Southern Blue Ridge Prescribed Burn Association, and NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife.  Fire science, fire ecology, and wildlife management topics will be discussed.

“From Flames to Forests: Past, Present, and Future Fires for Sustaining Our Forests and Wildlife“

Date: Tuesday, June 7th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Registration link: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/from-flames-to-forests

Continuing Education Credits (pending approval) Society of American Foresters, Wildlife Society, USDA-NRCS

Agenda

11:00 AM – 11:10 AM: Welcome and Introduction

Charlie Faires, Forester, Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society

11:10 AM – 11:35 AM: Fire History Paradigms: What’s “Natural”?

Dr. Kevin Robertson, Fire Ecology Research Scientist

Tall Timbers Research Station

11:35 AM – 12:00 PM: Forest and Fire Ecology: Understanding the Relationship Between Forests and Fire 

Dr. Heather Alexander, Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology, Auburn University

12:00 PM – 12:05: Break

12:05 PM – 12:30 PM: Disturbance Dependent Wildlife: Fire as a Tool for Wildlife Management

Dr. Ben Jones, President and CEO, Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society

12:30 – 12:55 PM: Managing Forests with Fire: Fire as a Silvicultural Tool

Dr. Tara Keyser, Research Forest and Director of the Center for Forest Restoration and Management, United States Forest Service

12:55 PM: Break

1:00 PM – 1:25 PM: A Community of Practice: Implementing Prescribed Fire at Scale

Adam Warwick, Southern Blue Ridge and Fire Learning Network Project Manager, The Nature Conservancy

1:25 PM: Panel Discussion with Lecturers

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Partner Webinar: “20 Years of Partnership: Lessons Learned from the South Central Fire Learning Network”

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20 Years of Partnership: Lessons Learned from the South Central Fire Learning Network

The South Central Fire Learning Network in Arkansas and adjoining states has spent 20 years cultivating a diverse coalition of restoration practitioners, scientists, policy makers and on-the-ground managers. With projects including two Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP) projects (together totaling over 1 million acres) the 80,000-acre Happy Bat Project, and leadership of the Shortleaf Pine Initiative, the South Central FLN is a national leader in collaborative restoration.

On this webinar, we will hear from some of the partners that have made this sustained success possible: McRee Anderson (TNC), Jim Mccoy (USFS), Randy Brents (Arkansas Game and Fish Commission), and Gabe De Jong (TNC). They will briefly discuss the history of the partnership, lessons learned from building and sustaining it, and an overview of the current state and future direction the partnership is seeking.

The majority of the webinar will be spent on an interactive panel discussion. Participants can pre-submit questions through this form or submit questions live during the webinar. Contact Laurel Kays (laurel.kays@tnc.org) with any other questions. Register here.

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USFS-RMRS Explainer on SW US Fires: We saw this coming

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Matt Reeves with the USFS-RMRS just released a timely video “Reading the Tea Leaves: A Special edition – Fires in the SW: We saw this coming” that explores the mechanisms driving the current uptick in early-season wildfires in the southwestern US. The video explainer links regional rangeland fuel production with past and present weather trends to understand wildfire potential.

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SFE Webinar: Results and Recommendations from the Southeast Prescribed Fire Training Needs Survey

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A free 1.5 hour webinar from the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Strategy – Southeast Regional Strategy Committee, Southern Fire Exchange, NC State University, and University of Florida.
Society of American Foresters CFE Credit Expected.

Presenters:
Jennifer Fawcett, North Carolina State University
Laurel Kays, North Carolina State University
Gary Wood, Southeast Regional Cohesive Wildland Fire Strategy – Southern Group of State Foresters

Webinar Description: The Southeast Prescribed Fire Training Needs Survey was conducted in January 2021 to assess the state of prescribed fire training in the region and identify barriers, deficiencies, and areas for improvement. This webinar will discuss highlights from the survey report, including results from the nearly 1,000 responses and key observations and recommended actions to improve training across the region. Following the presentation there will be time for audience Q/A with the speakers.

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SFE Webinar Recording: Tools for Hosting Online Wildland Fire Courses

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Did you know you can attend and develop online wildland fire courses? The recording from the SFE webinar on February 24th “Tools for Hosting Online Wildland Fire Courses” with Zach Prusak, Lindsey Curtin, and Sean Flanagan is now on the SFE YouTube Channel. In the webinar, the speakers explain the Wildland Fire Learning Portal and other upcoming resources for online wildland fire training. Are you looking for online training? Are you looking to develop custom wildland fire training for your organization? If so, this webinar may provide resources to support your efforts.

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SFE Webinar: Tools for Hosting Online Wildland Fire Courses

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A free one hour webinar from the US Forest Service, Tall Timbers Research Station, Southern Fire Exchange, NC State University, and University of Florida.
Society of American Foresters CFE Credit Expected.

Presenters:
Lindsey Curtin, US Forest Service
Zach Prusak, Tall Timbers Research Station
Sean Flanagan, US Forest Service

Webinar Description: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many fire practitioners are exploring ways to use virtual platforms to offer, supplement, and improve training. This webinar will cover two tools available for hosting online fire courses: the Wildland Fire Learning Portal and a learning management system owned by Tall Timbers Research Station. Presenters will discuss potential courses that can be offered, intended audiences, and how to use each platform. Following the presentation there will be time for audience Q/A with the speakers.

Following the presentations there will be time for audience Q/A with the speakers.

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