Events
Western Governors’ Association 2024 Annual Meeting
Meeting webpage. The 2024 Annual Meeting of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) will be held June 10-12 in Olympic Valley, California. WGA’s Chair, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, will be joined…
Southwest fire season 2023 overview and 2024 outlook
View recording (1:03:34). Wildfire is part of the landscape in the Southwest. It can be a threat to lives and property, but it is also crucial to maintaining healthy ecosystems. Please join the Southwest Fire Science Consortium for a webinar reviewing the top 8 biggest fires in the region in 2023 and looking ahead toward…
14th North American Forest Ecology Workshop
Workshop website. The 14th North American Forest Ecology Workshop (NAFEW) will take place June 24 - 27, 2024 in Asheville, NC The format of the meeting will be different from…
An evolution in thinking: Notes from an unexpected fire season on the San Juan National Forest
View video (21:25). In 2023, fire managers on the San Juan National Forest and their partners faced many of the same challenges they face every summer; but by embracing different…
Fire weather videos
World of Wildland Fire brings you short videos on fire weather and fire behavior relationships. Introduction to fire weather (6:45) Guide to weather forecasts (19:07) Heating and cooling of the earth and…
Crisis communication: What do we say when things go wrong?
Webinar registration. From large-scale wildfires to smaller incidents connected to complex social issues; crises take many forms and present unique communications challenges. Panelists will discuss how conservation organizations and fire practitioners can prepare for hard times and provide suggestions for how to proceed if and when they happen. Following a moderated panel discussion, there will…
Asteraceae Identification Short Course
Instructor: Arnold (Jerry) Tiehm, Great Basin Flora Specialist, atiehm@unr.edu Description: This three-day short course covers the unique taxonomy associated with the sunflower Family, Asteraceae. Basic terminology, dissection skills, and use of a key are critical elements of this class. The course will cover not only how to identify sunflowers, but how to collect and press…
Level II Invasive Annual Grasses Field Workshop
Workshop webpage. In this two-day field and classroom workshop in Sheridan, WY, participants will build upon the information presented in the Level 1 Virtual Workshop: Defending and Growing the Core…
Science-Management Discussion on the Current Knowledge of Fuel Breaks – Recording Ready
Discussion Recording. An informal discussion on current fuel break knowledge from science and management. Brief presentations on the latest in fuel break science and practice, and discussions around your fuel…
Biennial Sage and Columbian Sharp-Tailed Grouse Workshop
Workshop website. The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) will continue its 70-year tradition of holding a biennial workshop August 5 through August 8, 2024 in Wenatchee, Washington.…