Sharing fire knowledge from
mesas to mountains
The Southern Rockies Fire Science Network connects people with credible fire science for sound decisions in land management and planning.
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We are one of 15 regional fire science exchanges sponsored by the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP).
Fire Science Highlights
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Upcoming Event
Society For Rangeland Management 79th Annual International Meeting, Technical Training & Trade Show
February 7 – 12 | Monterey, California Herd ‘Round the World Early registration rates…
February 7 – February 12
New Resource
- Global Wildland Fire Emissions of Full-Volatility Organic Compounds from 1997 to 2023
“Wildland fires are significant sources of organic compounds, but traditional global fire emission inventories only include primary organic aerosols (POA) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and lack intermediate-volatility and semivolatile organic compounds (IVOCs and SVOCs),… Read more: Global Wildland Fire Emissions of Full-Volatility Organic Compounds from 1997 to 2023
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What is Fire Science?
Fire science is the study of all aspects of fire, from fire behavior and ecology, to economics and social sciences.
The term ”fire science” can refer to the science of fire in general, or it can apply to a specialized area such as fire prevention, management, ecology, or effects.
The Southern Rockies Fire Science Network supports the exchange of wildland fire science and knowledge about fires on public and private lands, rangelands, and impacts on our region’s populated areas.
Why SoRock Exists
Our passion is to provide a support system and be a catalyst for the wildfire community, helping you to interact and share credible fire science to make sound fire management decisions.
We also provide support or mini-grants for regional projects, events, training, and travel for anyone interested in or affected by wildfire.
Learn more about our SoRock team and why fire science fires us up.
The SoRock Region
Our fire science region is divided up into six subregions (or ecotypes) across seven states. Learn more about why subregions are vital to our mission.
Let’s work together
Do you have a question, an idea for an event, or a research need?
Together we can advance fire science discovery and knowledge in the Southern Rocky Mountain Region.