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Research Brief: Wildfire-driven conversion in Western North American forests

Research Brief Full Publication Here Management Implications: In an era of change, a “resist, accept, and direct” (RAD) framework may be useful in prioritizing intervention strategies in anticipation of fire, […]
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Restoring Cheatgrass Invaded Rangelands Decreases Wildfire Risk and Increases Wildlife Browse

Research Brief Here Cheatgrass-fueled wildfires are threatening critical mule deer and sage grouse habitat. Learn about one mechanism managers are using in the restoration of these imperiled grasslands. Management Implications: […]
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Fire Then and Now: A Look at Wildland Fire in North America in the 21st Century

Full publication here Abstract: Wildland fire is a global phenomenon that influences ecosystems, cultures, and livelihoods. Humans are only one driver of fire behavior and occurrence, as fires function across […]
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Verification of Red Flag Warnings across the Northwestern U.S. as Forecasts of Large Fire Occurrence

Abstract: Red Flag Warnings (RFWs) issued by the National Weather Service in the United States (U.S.) are an important early warning system for fire potential based on forecasts of critical […]
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Where’s the Biomass? A New Approach for Quantifying Biomass and Carbon in the Western United States

Full Bulletin: https://bit.ly/35gaRO2 Summary: The 2012 USDA Forest Service Planning rule requires that National Forests incorporate mitigation and adaptation strategies in response to climate change into their forest management plans. […]
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The Use of Science in Wildland Fire Management: a Review of Barriers and Facilitators

Summary: Most studies were conducted in the USA in the last 10 years and demonstrated that science is commonly used in fire management and that the maturation of organizations devoted to […]
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Smoke and Roadway Safety Guide

Smoke and Roadway Safety Guide from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group. https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/477
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Asbestos and Natural Disasters Guide

Learn more about the potential dangers of asbestos from the Mesothelioma center. Natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods and tornadoes can damage asbestos-containing materials and lead to asbestos exposure […]
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Biochar kilns: A simple and innovative approach to removing hazardous fuels and improve forest health

The Southern Rockies Fire Science Network (SRFSN) is collaborating with Utah State University (USU) Forestry Extension to highlight an innovative approach to removing hazardous fuels and improving forest health. Traditional […]
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Taking it to the Road: Utah Biochar Workshops Increase Knowledge and Lead to Behavior Change

From USU Forestry Extension: Taking it to the Road: Utah Biochar Workshops Increase Knowledge and Lead to Behavior Change. This fact sheet describes attitude and behavior changes that have resulted […]
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Test Blog Grid

Research Brief: Wildfire-driven conversion in Western North American forests

Restoring Cheatgrass Invaded Rangelands Decreases Wildfire Risk and Increases Wildlife Browse

Verification of Red Flag Warnings across the Northwestern U.S. as Forecasts of Large Fire Occurrence

Where’s the Biomass? A New Approach for Quantifying Biomass and Carbon in the Western United States

The Use of Science in Wildland Fire Management: a Review of Barriers and Facilitators

Smoke and Roadway Safety Guide

Asbestos and Natural Disasters Guide

Biochar kilns: A simple and innovative approach to removing hazardous fuels and improve forest health

Taking it to the Road: Utah Biochar Workshops Increase Knowledge and Lead to Behavior Change

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