Southern Rockies Fire Science Network
JFSP Fire Science Exchange Network
March 6th: Northern spotted owl nesting forests as fire refugia: a 30-year synthesis of large wildfires Prescribed fire limits wildfire severity without altering ecological importance for birds Bats and fire: What we know, what we need to know Information and registration
March 13th: Wildfire, climate, and invasive Grass Interactions Adversely Affect Sage-Grouse by Reshaping Sagebrush Ecosystems Post-fire salvage logging: Do birds respond to amount of snags removed or overall logging activity? From flames to inflammation: how wildfires affect patterns of wildlife disease Information and registration
The Northern Plains Climate Hub (NPCH) in partnership with NRCS, the Montana Association of Conservation Districts, Intertribal Ag Council -- Rocky Mountain Region, and Montana State University Extension will host the Montana AgroClimate Workshop for Agricultural & Forestry Professionals and Partners. March 14 and 15, 2023 in Billings, MT Increase your weather and climate knowledge; Network […]
March 14, 2023, 3-5pm Tap and Handle, 307 South College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 INDOOR • UPPER LEVEL Inspiring Action after the Planning is Done Community Wildfire Protection Plans help a community assess local hazards and identify strategic actions to mitigate risk and promote preparedness. CWPPs set the stage for fire adaptation, but […]
March 15, 10:30am-12pm MDT Information and registration Reburns, sequential overlapping fires occurring in an unusually short timeframe, are expected to become more common and widespread with increases in fire-conducive weather. Join researchers Kristin Braziunas and Tyler Hoecker discussing recent studies in the Greater Yellowstone and Glacier National Park looking at post-fire recovery after short-interval reburns.
Leading The CWPP Process is a course through The Ember Alliance, Coalitions & Collaboratives, and the Fire Learning Network aimed at helping communities and fire departments write, maintain, and follow through with CWPPs. REGISTRATION IS OPEN Dates: March 20 – 21, 2023 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Cost: $450
March 20th: Synthesis: wildlife and fire issues Panel Discussion Information and registration
The IAFC's Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) conference offers hands-on training and interactive sessions. View the 2023 WUI schedule including pre-cons, breakouts and more. Register Here: https://iafc.swoogo.com/WUI2023
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, […]
