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We were thrilled to recently partner with several collaborators on a webinar about fuel treatment data! Weren't able to attend? Check out the recording at fireecology.org/webinars 🔥
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Our latest newsletter is now available! This issue of "Ignis" (PDF): bit.ly/4dONFJX #firescience #prescribedfire #RxFire #fireecology Visit the “NEWSLETTERS” page on our website (oakfirescience.com) to sign up for our newsletters and other updates.
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The 2026 NE-MW Rx Fire Science & Management Workshop continues the 3-day Blended Learning Excursion, combining flexibility of virtual & richness of in‑person field opportunities - northeasternwildfire.net/res…
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Prescribed Fire for Forest Management Webinar Series – U. of WI-Stevens Point - presentations & practical knowledge of where, when, why, & how to apply fire in forest ecosystems uwsp.edu/wfc/wisconsin-fores…
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Happening THIS FRIDAY! Learn more about the primary aggregated fuel treatment datasets and ask experts questions 🔥Make sure to check out the primer fact sheet and register here: fireecology.org/calendar-ent…
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Applications for AFE's Mentoring Futures Program are due June 1! This program is open to all AFE members - learn more and apply today at fireecology.org/mentoring
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Read "Fire history and tree invasion in an Ozark glade, barrens, and woodland complex" by William T. Flatley, Alexander J. Russell, Lillian M. Bragg, and Theo Witsell in the #FireEcology Journal: link.springer.com/article/10… #SNFECO 🔥
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The Forest Stewards Guild and partners have released the new National Assessment of Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Programs 🔥Read more: foreststewardsguild.org/wp-c…
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CONFERENCE FIELD TOUR Title: 8th Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference Dates: June 2–4, 2026 Location: Bloomington, IN For conference info (including the field tour) and registration, visit the conference webpage at: web.cvent.com/event/8dac66b8… #firescience #prescribedfire
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CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT Title: 8th Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference Dates: June 2–4, 2026 Location: Bloomington, Indiana For conference information and registration, visit the conference webpage at: web.cvent.com/event/8dac66b8… #firescience #fireecology #prescribedfire
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Join this webinar on fuel treatment datasets on Friday, May 15! 🔥Learn more, access a fact sheet, and register here: ow.ly/h9sB50YMHpW
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Will you be in Missoula for the 2026 North American Forest Ecology Workshop? @nrfirescience is co-hosting a field trip to one of the National Fire-Fire Surrogate Study Sites to explore 25 years of fuel treatments at the Lubrecht Experimental Forest. nafew2026.org/
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🔥REGISTRATION DEADLINE UPDATE🔥 🌳8th Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference 🌳June 2-4, 2026 - Bloomington, Indiana 📝April 15, 2026 - New Deadline for Early Bird Registration and Presentation Proposals 🔗Info, Registration, & Proposals - cvent.me/xe7Vor
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#Wildfire is often depicted as bad for #wildlife, but that is not the case! Many species like to enter burned areas for the increased forage and other benefits. Learn more about wildlife and wildfire in this fact sheet from the @SWFireScience 🦌🔥 swfireconsortium.org/2026/02…

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Check out our latest research brief! Understanding smoke microbial emissions is critical for assessing risks to wildland firefighters and smoke-affected populations, and evaluating the ecological implications of fire-driven microbial dispersal. Read it: buff.ly/YJeAvfk
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What is a fire regime?? And why do we care about them? Fire regimes are the historic pattern of fire--a description of the frequency, seasonality, severity, intensity, fire type, size and pattern. @SWFireScience on fire regimes in Arizona and New Mexico: swfireconsortium.org/categor…
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The Wayne Harrison Memorial Scholarship supports the academic and professional growth of students through funding research, management, or education projects related to wildland fire science. Applications due April 15; scholarships are awarded by May 31. ow.ly/r1la50Ysuce
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Online Tools for Prescribed Fire: Simple Smoke Screening Tool Visualize smoke dispersion Avoid towns or dispersion roadways Step 1: Click Map for Location Information - Select burn unit by clicking on the map Step 2: Input Burn Unit, Fire, & Fuel Information - Size - Fuel Type - Ignition Method - Wind Direction & Smoke Path Step 3: See Predicted Smoke Dispersion - highest smoke impact zone - low to moderate smoke impact zone Product of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services weather.fdacs.gov/Simple-Smo…
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🔥CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT🔥 🌳8th Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference 🌳June 2-4, 2026 - Bloomington, Indiana 🔗web.cvent.com/event/8dac66b8… #firescience #fireecology #prescribedfire
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The latest research brief from the Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Consortium is now available. 🔗OWFFC RB-55: oakfirescience.com/wp-conten… 🔗OWFFC RB Library: oakfirescience.com/research-… #firescience #fireecology #RxFire #prescribedfire
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