Events

Wildfire in the western US: Causes, consequences, and adaptation

Webinar recording. Description: A panel of experts will discuss why wildfires are on the rise, the role of climate change, the predicted fate of future forests, and ways that at-risk communities can adapt. Large fires are becoming more frequent and severe across the western US. Since 1984, annual burned forest area has increased by about…

Colorado Wildland Fire Conference

Conference presentations. Conference theme: Resilient Colorado: Moving Forward in Evolving Wildfire Landscapes September 21-23, 2021 Double Tree Hotel 743 Horizon Drive Grand Junction, Colorado

Moving to hybrid programs: A discussion with natural resource professionals

Webinar recording. Hear from presenters from around the country who share their personal experiences and lessons learned in moving their natural resource programs to a hybrid platform. They cover various types of hybrid events, including meetings, trainings, workshops and large-scale conferences, and how to ensure accessibility. This event is open to everyone but is targeted…

A public engagement tool for understanding human-nature relationships and relevant drivers of change

Webinar registration.  Description: Wildland fire is a phenomenon that impacts people and communities from the local to the national scale. These impacts are generally entwined with the human and ecological meanings and services that people derive from public lands. Fire planning requires an understanding of differing perceptions related to desired objectives and outcomes, as well…

National Seed Strategy Progress Report 2015-2020

Webinar recording. In the past 5 years of implementing the National Seed Strategy, the scientific knowledge gained has worked to reduce erosion, reduce the spread of non-native invasive plants and promoted productivity and biodiversity of plant and animal communities. Through increased coordination and communication between the private and public sector, the pace and scale of…

Wildfire, Weather, Water, Weeds, Wildlife Symposium

Symposium resources. This Symposium: Examined agency/utility wildfire safety, mitigation measures and resiliency planning for future fire weather Promoted learning about research focused on wildfire effects on water quality (sediment, contaminants) and water supply in our region and how we can improve our practices Discussed how forests, shrublands and rivers are recovering or being impacted by…

Lessons from Evacuation Planning: Part 2

Webinar recording. Part 2 of this webinar series will feature three researchers in a combined presentation, panel and small breakout group interactive format. During registration, you will have the opportunity to choose your top two breakouts. We will pre-assign you to a room ahead of the webinar. These small group breakouts will be an opportunity…

4th Annual National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop

Visit the workshop website for more information. The 4th Annual National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy Workshop theme was: Hard truths, fantastic failures and magnificent successes of cross-boundary, landscape level and community-wide implementation and focused on the following themes: Significant wildland fire events that are changing the way future fires are addressed, “Fantastic Failures” where…

2021 Rangeland Fall Forum: From Drought to Resilience

Check forum webpage for recordings or resources. This year’s Forum focused on drought impacts for Idaho rangelands and strategies for moving landscapes and communities towards resilience. A diverse group of panelists and speakers presented on the economic, social, and ecological implications of drought, as well as solutions.

Building and maintaining a solid foundation for collaboration

Webinar recording. Attendees will: Receive updates from the Forest Service on the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP); Learn about an approach for building and maintaining a solid foundation for collaborative efforts using the 4-Ps (Purpose, People, Process, and Products); Hear from speakers about how CFLRP changed their collaborative efforts; and Be able to ask…