Events
Effective communication about wildfire management: Observations from 20 years of fire social science research
Webinar recording. Presenter: Sarah McCaffrey Description: Fire management in the United States is currently facing numerous challenges. While many of these challenges involve questions about how to increase pace and…
Fire and humans in resilient ecosystems of the American SW
Webinar recording. Description: In the southwestern US humans and ecosystems share a history of fire. Here, contemporary ecological patterns and processes that are thought to be natural may be highly…
Invasive annual grasses management
Webinar recording. Invasive annual grasses pose ecological and economic challenges for invasive species managers and agricultural producers across the West. On this Working Lands, Working Communities Initiative webinar, speakers will…
Smoke ready Oregon: Preparing for wildfire smoke
Webinar recording. Smoke from wildfires is becoming a reality that individuals and communities face each fire season. Want to learn how you can protect yourself and those you care about…
2022 Wildfire Prevention Summit
Summit recordings. Our lineup of fire safety experts examine the current wildfire situation and share their insight on the critical need to transition from fire suppression to proactive wildfire prevention.…
Forest regeneration in fire-adapted landscapes: Too much, too little, or just right?
Webinar recording. Join the Rocky Mountain Research Station and the Southwest Ecological Restoration Institutes for an upcoming land manager-focused LIGHTNING TALK webinar dedicated to forest regeneration and reforestation in western…
Outdoor recreation and anthropogenic wildfire as exemplified through the San Juan NF
Webinar recording. Federally owned public lands, originally designated to properly manage natural resources, are prone to wildfire in the southern Rocky Mountains, a risk which has increased as a result…
Our future with fire: Barriers and opportunities for fire stewardship
Webinar recording. Description: In this webinar, Kira Hoffman will describe some of the factors that have contributed to the recent impactful wildfire seasons experienced in British Columbia in the last…
2022 Southwestern Tribal Climate Change Summit
Summit summary. In partnership with the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians, the Pala Band of Mission Indians, and the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals, the Climate Science Alliance co-hosted…
Emerging WUI and fire science research
Webinar recording. The IBHS test chamber is a unique facility to study the effects of wind on fire. The test chamber area is equal to four basketball courts which allows researchers to perform large scale wind and fire tests. The test chamber is equipped with 105 fans that can generate gusty wind ranging from 12…