Southern Rockies Fire Science Network
JFSP Fire Science Exchange Network
Effectiveness of fuel treatments at the landscape scale: State of understanding and key research gaps Maximizing the effectiveness of fuel treatments at the landscape scale is a key research and management need given the inability to treat all areas at risk from wildfire, and there is a growing body of scientific literature assessing this need. […]
SAVE THE DATES: April 11-April 14, 2023 main conference session April 12 & 13 w/ pre- and post-con workshops and tours Accelerating Adaptation and Managing Expectations 2023 Conference Location: Fort Collins Marriott, 50 East Horsetooth Road Fort Collins CO, 80525 Interested in joining the planning team or in presenting? CONTACT FACO - Fire Adapted Colorado
May 2-4, 2023 Held at Colorado State University campus, Fort Collins, CO Keynotes: Monica Lear, Station Director USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station Susan J. Prichard, Research Scientist College of Forest Resources, University of Washington Chris Swanston, Climate Advisor & Director USDA Forest Service, Office of Sustainability and Climate John Waconda, Indigenous Partnership Program […]
Summary of Event and Photos Field visit to aspen stand in San Juan National Forest. Photo credit: Brooke Simmons Summary The 2023 Colorado Aspen Summit was held July 31-August 2, 2023, south of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Considering increasing disturbances from fire, as well as insects and pathogens, heavy herbivory leading to widespread declines in recruitment, […]
The 2023 Patch Burn Grazing meeting will be September 6-7 at the Community Center in Auburn, KS. The call for papers is now open. If you would like to give a presentation, please send Lori Bammerlin <bammerlin@ksu.edu> an email. Our field trip will be to the Wayne Kopp ranch near Auburn.
The 10th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress will be held in Monterey, California December 4-8, 2023. This event will include workshops, field trips, and 3 full days of presentations, discussion groups, and networking opportunities around the theme, Igniting Connections: Celebrating our fire family across generations, cultures, and disciplines.
The Future is Smoky PANEL DISCUSSION: Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM ET Earlier this year, smoke from Canada wildfires lowered air quality in the eastern U.S. to its worst levels in recorded history. As the climate heats up and creates drier conditions, smoky skies will grow increasingly common. Panelists include research […]
We invite submissions for presentations at the “From Flames to Resilience” conference, where we will explore strategies, tools, and collaborative approaches that contribute to effective post-fire recovery. Share your expertise and insights on enhancing pre-fire planning, addressing policy challenges, integrating science, and showcasing practical implementation strategies aimed at building resilient communities. Join us in shaping […]
DAY ONE New Mexico Tribal Forest and Fire Summit NM Tribal Rx Fire Planning Workshop Interested in prescribed fire on tribally managed lands? Come learn about the process and parts of the burn plan to know what it takes to get from the concept of Rx fire to flames on the ground! This workshop will […]
March 6-7, 2024 Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), in collaboration with Rocky Mountain Conservancy, is proud to host a biennial research conference to facilitate knowledge sharing between park staff, research partners, collaborators, and community members. Sharing scientific research and results is an integral part of science-informed decision-making and adaptive management at RMNP.
In Colorado, the Front Range can present unique fuel and weather conditions for wildfires. Combined with numerous wildland/urban interface and intermix settings, these conditions can be critical in wildfire management. The Front Range Grassland Fire Workshop aimed to increase participant's knowledge and understanding of the ecology, behavior, risks, and management of grassfire conditions on the […]
Summary of Event and Photos Workshop participants discuss differences in aspen genetics Purpose From the mountains of Mexico to the coasts of Newfoundland and the forests of Alaska, quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) can be found across the North American continent. Its broad range makes aspen a cornerstone of North American forests, providing shelter and […]