Discovering Fuel Properties: This lab experiment is designed to demonstrate the properties of vegetation as a fuel in wildfires. The students explore a variety of fuels and learn the terminology used by professionals. PDFs of all materials are available below. For the most updated versions, visit this Google Drive Folder. Lesson Plan Downloadable Materials: All printable …
Engaging with Plant & Animal Adaptations to Fire: Students learn the basics of combustion and how plants and animals adapt to their environment. Classes use cards, colors, and experiments to explore these topics. PDFs of all materials are available below. For the most updated versions, visit this Google Drive Folder. Lesson Plan Downloadable Materials: All printable …
Community helpers: Students learn about wildfire and other land management careers. Students explore different biotic communities and how they can help care for the land. PDFs of all materials are available below. For the most updated versions, visit this Google Drive Folder. Lesson Plan Downloadable Materials: All printable materials are linked below, and the originals …
Part of the Southwest Fire Science Consortium and AZ Wildfire Initiative‘s SW Fire Stories wildfire documentary video series, this video raises awareness about wildfire on the Lower Gila River and surrounding communities and the work being done by the Lower Gila River Collaborative to reduce wildfire risk and to inform people about the habitat and importance of restoration on the Lower …
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In a nutshell: Following a severe wildfire, recovery efforts can benefit from using “Engineering With Nature” principles to utilize existing materials on the landscape for slope stabilization, erosion control, and stream restoration. Learn about the successes and lessons learned with these techniques in Santa Clara Canyon, NM after the destructive Las Conchas Fire. Recorded on: …
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This field trip will delve into the critical issues of wildfire risk and invasive species management in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, AZ. We will hear from public, state, and private land managers who have been conducting wildfire operations, prescribed burns, thinning, and invasive plant removal to protect the Sonoran Desert. Field Trip Objectives: Who …
Have you asked yourself… Are we making the best decision for wildlife in a changing climate? Am I using the best available information on wildlife management and fire? Who is doing similar work that I can learn from? How do we know if we are having good outcomes for wildlife? The SW Fire Science Consortium, …
In a nutshell: This webinar discusses REBURN, a geospatial modeling framework designed to simulate reburn dynamics over large areas and long-time frames to investigate the impact of multiple fires in the same area. Recorded on: January 17, 2024 Presenters: Dr. Susan Prichard, University of Washington and Dr. Paul Hessburg, USDA-FS Pacific NW Research Station Description: …
An annotated bibliography of research from 1984-2023 Explore this review of all existing social science regarding the human elements of wildfire from Southwestern States, with a focus on Arizona and New Mexico. “The purpose of this bibliography is to support wildfire risk reduction planning, management, and recovery efforts” -Author Catrin Edgeley View the PDF here …
Save the Date! The 4th Southwest Fire Ecology Conference will be held on November 18-22, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Click Here to Learn More!