Events
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 past years, as we will kick off the meeting with all day field trips on Monday followed by a plenary talk in the evening. Sessions…
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 ways of thinking about fire and communicating difficult tradeoffs effectively with partners, they improved relationships and aligned support through several large, long duration events. ‘Evolution…
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 air (6:51) Wind and its impact on fire behavior (5:53)
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…
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.…
Colorado Wildland Fire Conference
Conference webpage. The 2024 Meeting the Moment Conference will be October 1-4, 2024 at Viewline Resort Snowmass, 100 Elbert Ln, Snowmass Village, CO 81615.
Natural Areas Conference 2024
Conference website. 2024 Natural Areas Conference (NAC24) October 7-10, 2024 Manhattan, Kansas For the past 50 years, NAA’s Natural Areas Conference has gathered federal, state, tribal, regional, and local natural…