Past Events

Wildland Urban Interface 2018

Pre-conference events will also take place February 24-27. 
For more information: https://www.iafc.org/wui

Lessons from the Milli Fire

Oregon and Washington Prescribed Fire Councils Meeting

This is an exciting opportunity for those interested in prescribed fire in both states to come together to learn what’s been happening on the other side of the state line, to share our challenges, experiences, and learning around prescribed fire. Expect some focus around private lands and cooperative burning, training, and smoke…

Fire Severity & Regeneration Strategy Influence Shrub Patch Size & Structure

Shrub species demonstrate flexible responses to wildfire disturbance severity that are reflected in shrub patch dynamics at small and intermediate scales. Prior research has examined the dynamics and persistence of large shrub patches on the landscape; our work focuses on individuals or groups of individual shrubs. Shrub patches respond to variations in fire severity, as well as differences…

Fire Management of American Indian Basket Weaving Plants in the Pacific Northwest

What will you learn?
Bear grass (Xerophyllum tenax) and California Hazelnut (Corylus cornuta var. californica) are two Nontimber Forest Products (NTFPs) harvested by American Indians for basket weaving in the Pacific Northwest. Good quality leaves and stems for basket weaving are reliant on the periodic burning…

Examining the Role of Human Dimensions Thinking in Landscape Conservation Planning

One of the greatest challenges facing landscape conservation is how to ensure ecosystem-wide conservation goals, such as those articulated in Landscape Conservation Designs, can effectively inform local management plans and…

The Wildfire Within: Firefighter perspectives on gender & leadership in wildland fire

Presenter: Rachel Reimer, Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC, Canada

Prescribed Fire: Smoke Management and Regulatory Challenges

The Western Governors' Association will host the webinar,…

A Climate Change Assessment of Vegetation, Fire, and Ecosystem Services for Tribal lands in the Pacific Northwest

What will you learn?

Researchers from the USFS PNW Research Station and Case Research synthesized model projections of changes in vegetation and fire across tribal lands in the PNW. They will demonstrate how these changes will impact economically and culturally important ecosystem services and how this information can be used for adaptation planning.

…

Job Opportunities! Wildland Fire Management Specialist and others

CIRE is currently taking applications for four (4) contract professional Wildland Fire Management Specialists, and various Assistant Module Lead and Tech positions, to work in four separate Air Force Base Regions throughout the continental US. These are initial one year contracts featuring the unique opportunity to lead Wildland Fire Crew Modules on AFBs with the option to renew in subsequent…