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Fire Scars on the Landscape: The Science and Management of Debris Flows

Year of Publication
2024
Product Type
Date Published

Recently burned areas are at increased risk of flooding and debris flows, or rapidly moving landslides. Learn more about the science behind why debris flows happen, and how managers use that science to mitigate these hazards, even ahead of the fire.

Presenters: Dr. Annette Patton, Assistant Professor and Forest Watershed Specialist, Oregon State University;
Nancy Calhoun, Post-WildfireDebris Flow Program Manager, Washington Department of Natural Resources

The 11th World Conference on Ecological Restoration

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SER's World Conference is an exciting and inspiring biennial gathering of global experts in ecological restoration, making the 11th World Conference on Ecological Restoration (SER2025) the premier venue for those interested in being active members of the global restoration community.

2025 Washington Post-Fire Workshop

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When: May 12-13, 2025

Where: Kittitas County Armory in Ellensburg, WA

Who: People working on post-fire recovery in WA, we aim to improve how watersheds, working lands, communities, infrastructure, and people recover from wildfire. This includes recovery readiness planning, actions taken during the fire, and in the months to years following. We’re all in this together.

Wildland Fire Peer-Learning Exchange

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The ANREP National Extension Wildland Fire Initiative or "NEWFI" is pleased to announce that NEWFI and its partners will be hosting a peer-learning exchange on wildland fire this spring 2025 in Wawona, CA, Yosemite's Historic Town.

IGNITE Prescribed Fire Skills Weekend

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IGNITE Prescribed Fire Skills is a training for all who want to learn about the intentional use of fire for healthy landscapes and safer communities. Experienced instructors will teach hands-on skills including: weather monitoring, equipment use, ignition techniques, and burn planning.

Wildland-Urban Interface Conference 2025

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Fighting Wildfire In A Changing World.
Communities in the WUI are experiencing unprecedented threats and from wildfires. The old rules have changed, and first responders, practitioners, and land managers are the fire service is facing a year-round fire season that’s pushing them to their limits.