Events
Events
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The effects of prescribed fire on wildfire regimes and impacts
Webinar recording. Prescribed fire can result in significant benefits to ecosystems and society. Examples include improved wildlife habitat, enhanced biodiversity, reduced threat of destructive wildfire, and enhanced ecosystem resilience. Prescribed…
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Ecological drought: An introduction
Webinar recording. Introducing ecological drought as a scientific concept distinct from other definitions of drought, this webinar explores recent research on the topic, including transformational drought impacts and ecological tipping…
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PhenoMap: Providing weekly vegetation development monitoring for effective management
Webinar recording. Satellite data can provide weekly updates of phenology (NDVI, a measure of “greenness”) at a resolution of 15 acres. The PhenoMap web map was created to place these greenness images in an interactive format for managers to view local and regional changes in phenology. PhenoMap also helps to place current values of greenness…
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Using information from global climate models to inform policymaking
Webinar recording. Description: Climate change is a risk management challenge for society because of the uncertain consequences for natural and human systems across decades to centuries. Climate-related science activities within the USGS emphasize research on adaptation to climate change. This research helps inform adaptive management processes and planning activities within other DOI bureaus and by…
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Bringing fire and postfire response into alignment
Webinar recording. This webinar brings together a panel of postfire response experts to reflect on their experiences in addressing community needs during recent large fires. The discussion will highlight important…
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Society for Range Management- 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting
Conference website. The Annual SRM meeting will be virtual. The meeting theme is “Rangelands – New Frontiers” and we hope to highlight many new ideas and endeavors occurring on rangelands…
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Great Basin-Focused Events from #SRM2021
We are hosting several workshops, symposia as part of the 2021 Society for Range Management annual meeting. **You do not need to be registered for the SRM meeting to attend.…
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Strategic targeted grazing to reduce fire fuels
Symposium recording The Strategic Grazing symposium was held in conjunction with the Society for Range Management Virtual Meeting. It provides updates on the Idaho and Nevada strategic grazing demonstration areas.…
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Dirt goes downhill: Are we making better post-wildfire erosion control treatment decisions?
Webinar recording. Major concerns after wildfires are the increased runoff and erosion due to loss of the protective forest floor layer, loss of water storage, and creation of water repellent…
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Ecological drought: Planning for resilience
Webinar recording. This webinar focuses on planning, restoration, and recovery actions that strengthen ecosystem resilience, mitigate the impacts of natural disasters, and realize co-benefits. Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Cartwright, Lower Mississippi-Gulf…
