Events

Reviewing and evaluating transdisciplinary and engaged research projects: Perspectives from funding programs

Webinar registration. Presented by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the National Agricultural Library, the seminar series will examine strategies for implementing transdisciplinary approaches, team-building and overcoming challenges to encourage the adoption of and training in transdisciplinary systems. As more research funding agencies begin to support the use of transdisciplinary and engaged…

Expanding training to build the prescribed fire workforce

Webinar registration. With an issue as large as increasing the prescribed fire work force, a range of approaches have emerged to provide training for different audiences over time. Panelists will share their experience with adapting NWCG trainings to college courses, bringing the TREX model to the Canadian prairies, and using multiple formats in collaboration with…

NWCG RX-300 Rx fire burn boss nominations due 12/16

Nomination form. This nomination form is designed to collect the necessary information for candidates interested in participating in the NWCG RX-300 Prescribed Fire Burn Boss course. This form will capture key details about the nominee’s qualifications, experience, and current role to ensure they meet the prerequisites for the course. Your responses will help us assess…

Climate adaptation scientists of tomorrow informational webinar

Webinar registration. In 2021, the U.S. Geological Survey Climate Adaptation Science Centers established the Climate Adaptation Scientists of Tomorrow Program to advance climate science and cultivate the next generation of climate scientists. Every year, we recruit undergraduate students to participate in a welcoming research experience. We invite you to meet us, learn more about this program, and…

Invasive annual grass project planning, grants, and implementation for land management practitioners

Webinar registration. Invasive annual grasses represent one of the most critical threats to western sagebrush and grassland ecosystems. Tackling this problem at the right scale and in the right place is critical for lasting success. This webinar will share real world lessons learned from large scale restoration projects including: · Importance of partnerships · Developing shared goals · Project…

Expanding the fuels planning toolkit: Terrestrial laser scanning and 3D fuels characterization for improved wildland fire decision support

Webinar registration. Wildland fire managers require an expanded toolbox for decision support in the context of an increasingly novel fuel and fire environment complicated by a changing climate, invasive species encroachment, and rapid increase in wildland-urban interface in many areas within the U.S. Terrestrial Laser Scanning (TLS) offers an efficient, cost-effective, and powerful tool for…

Fuels management in dry, frequent fire conifer forests

Webinar registration. The USDA Forest Service Research and Development is proud to host a series of SCIENCEx Fire panel discussions intended for fire, fuels and land managers on topics associated with the Wildfire Crisis Strategy and beyond. The SCIENCEx Fire panel discussions will provide big picture and synthetic looks at the current state of knowledge…