Events

USGS Sagebrush Ecosystem and Rangeland Fire Science Webinar 2025 Series

The US Geological Survey Land Management Research Program and the Great Basin Fire Science Exchange teamed up to bring you updates in sagebrush, fire, and wildlife related research. Dates, Topics, and Presentations: 1/30 - Sage-grouse, carbon topicsWebinar recording Summary webpage Program with speakers, talks, and resources  Greater sage-grouse hierarchical population monitoring framework: Range-wide application of…

Social acceptance and communication strategies for wildland fire management

Webinar registration. Prescribed fire is one of the most effective tools for fuels reduction, habitat improvement, and ecological restoration. Yet, there are challenges surrounding social acceptance in implementing prescribed fire programs across the region. This Fueling Collaboration panel discussion will explore the factors that influence public perception and acceptance of prescribed fire in land management.…

Monitoring, pinyon-juniper, and fuels management topics: 2025 USGS rangeland and fire science webinar series

The US Geological Survey Land Management Research Program and the Great Basin Fire Science Exchange teamed up to bring you updates in sagebrush, fire, and wildlife related research. On 2/20/2025, USGS researchers, Rob Arkle, Doug Shinneman, and Michelle Jeffries, shared research on monitoring and planning, Adam Noel and Sarah Halperin shared their latest research on…

National Native Seed Conference 2025

Conference website. February 24-27, 2025 | Tucson, AZ Seeds for Change: Seeding the Future Together The National Native Seed Conference connects Research, Industry, Land Management, and Restoration professionals, providing the premier opportunity to develop relationships and share information about the collection, research and development, production, and use of native plant materials. The 2025 National Native…

Treatment tracking events with LANDFIRE

Webinar recording. LANDFIRE is one of several programs that tracks treatment events on the landscape. Join TNC Fire Ecologist, Kori Blankenship as she discusses the importance of knowing when and where these treatments occur - having this knowledge available allows land managers to track progress towards land management objectives. Kori provides a brief summary of…

Fire, fuels management, and invasive species topics: 2025 USGS rangeland and fire science webinar series

The US Geological Survey Land Management Research Program and the Great Basin Fire Science Exchange teamed up to bring you updates in sagebrush, fire, and wildlife related research. On 2/27/2025, USGS researchers, Matt Germino, Doug Shinneman, and Beth Horning shared research on fuels, fuel breaks, and economics useful to decision making, Matt Germino and Morgan…

Climate, vegetation trends, and big game topics: 2025 USGS rangeland and fire science webinar series

The US Geological Survey Land Management Research Program and the Great Basin Fire Science Exchange teamed up to bring you updates in sagebrush, fire, and wildlife related research. On 3/6/2025, USGS researchers, Matt Rigge, Martin Holdrege, and Shawn O'Neil shared research on vegetation trends and their relationships to climate, invasion, and disturbance, Gregor Siegmund, Alice…

Fire Adapted Nevada Summit

Summit webpage. Mark your calendars for the 2025 Fire Adapted Nevada Summit on March 17th and 18th at the Joe Crowley Student Union on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. The summit is your chance to kickstart or advance your fire adaptation journey in Nevada. Connect with other Fire Adapted Nevada (FAN) communities Engage with…