Events
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…
Fire and Climate: Impacts, Issues, and Futures
Visit event website. Fire and Climate 2022 will bring attention to one of the most important forces shaping wildfire and better prepare how we can focus and respond to this formidable challenge in the new decade. This conference will feature insights, case studies, innovations and opinions from around the world to begin to form a…
Climate-focused strategies and opportunities for all-lands practitioners
Webinar recording. In the year-plus since President Biden issued Executive Order 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, USDA agencies have put a central focus on promoting and expanding the use of climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices. This session will dig into how conservation and land management agencies – namely the Forest Service…
Accelerating the use of Rx fire through policy and partnerships
Webinar recording. Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Forest Service’s 10-year Wildfire Strategy signal a new era of historic investments in ecosystem restoration and wildfire risk reduction in the western U.S. But as initial projects and implementation plans are announced, the opportunities for community-based prescribed fire practitioners and advocates to engage…
Wildland Firefighter Health Webinar Series: Current Knowledge for Body, Mind, and Well-Being
Webinar recordings- May 31 (Physical Health) June 1 (Mental Health) June 2 (Supporting a Healthy Workforce) Each day will consist of approximately 2.5 hrs of presentations and panel discussions. May 31st: Physical Health, June 1st: Mental Health, June 2nd: Supporting a Healthy Workforce. 10-2 Pacific/11-3 Mountain each day. Agenda and registration links coming next week.…