Events
Wildfire risk and mitigation opportunities in the US sagebrush biome (and more seminars from RMRS Fire Lab)
In 2024, there were five Thursdays in February. To celebrate this rare event, the Fire Lab is hosting a series of five seminars that highlight new tools and research for…
National Native Seed Virtual Conference
View conference website. The National Native Seed Conference (NNSC) is excited to announce a virtual conference in 2024! The NNSC connects research, industry, land management, and restoration professionals, providing the…
Science to support the social aspects of wildfire crisis work
Webinar recording. Land management-focused panel discussion hosted by the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station. Join us for a live virtual panel session with social scientists and communicators in…
Mental health and resiliency of mission critical teams
Webinar recording. Topic: Resiliency and Residual in Mission Critical Roles Join Preston Cline as he discusses the importance of protecting your mental health and building resilience when working in mission…
What is the WUI (Wildland Urban Interface)
Webinar recording. Learn what agencies mean when they reference the WUI, its defining characteristics, and the unique challenges of living in these areas, particularly in Nevada. Discover the responsibilities that…
Wildfire and resilient landscapes: New tools for detailed analyses
Webinar recording. Webinar sessions will be half presentation and half question and answer. All presenters are scientists at the Rocky Mountain Research Station.
Occupational health exposures of wildland firefighters
Webinar recording. Topic: Firefighter Exposures and Efficacy of Interventions Presenter: Paul White Delve into the unique health exposures faced by firefighters and learn about the current state of research on…
USGS Ecological Site Group Fire and Fuels Workshop
You're invited to join this USGS-led workshop developing Ecological Site Group State and Transition Models with a focus on Fire and Fuels across the upper Colorado Plateau. There is no…
Post-wildfire recovery through the principles of engineering with nature
Webinar recording. The Santa Clara Canyon in northern New Mexico suffered near total scorching during the Las Conchas Wildfire, a burn which drastically changed the environment and sediment stability of…
Reflections from 20 years examining the social dynamics of fire management
Webinar recording. Sarah McCaffrey, retired in 2022 after 20 years as a fire social scientist with the US Forest Service where her research focused on understanding the social dynamics of…