Webinars Archives - Southwest Fire Science Consortium

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Wildlife and Fire: Communication to Improve Wildlife Outcomes

by swfscWebinars September 20, 2024October 23, 2024No Comments

In a nutshell: Panelists present real-world examples and lessons learned on the importance of effective and comprehensive communication within agencies, across functional areas, between organizations, and with members of the public to advance our understanding and improve outcomes for wildlife and habitat during instances of prescribed, intentional, and wildland fire. Recorded on: October 8, 2024 Description: …

Wildlife and Fire: Understanding Landscape-Scale Impacts and Conservation Through a Single-Species Lens

by swfscWebinars August 27, 2024October 7, 2024No Comments

In a nutshell: Panelists present various viewpoints and examples of how landscape-scale management can be understood through investigation of a single species. View the recording for research reviews, case studies, and stories about tribal forestry, jaguars’ adaptability to changing conditions across borders, pollinator survival, bat conservation, and more to advance our understanding of fire and …

Tribal Collaborations and Agreements: The Community Navigators Program (CNP)

by swfscWebinars July 29, 2024September 20, 2024No Comments

This webinar has been cancelled for organizational purposes. We apologize for the change of schedule and inconvenience and hope to see you at the AZ Tribal Fire and Climate Resilience Summit to learn more about this topic Date and time: Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:30 PM Mountain Time / 11:30 AM Arizona Presenters: First Nations Development …

Working on Ancestral Lands: a primer on Reserved Treaty Rights Lands (RTRL)

by swfscWebinars July 29, 2024September 9, 2024No Comments

In a nutshell: This presentation offers information on funding mechanisms, resources for, and how, where, and by whom the Reserved Treaty Rights Lands (RTRL) program can be accessed. Watch the recording to hear first-hand accounts of how RTRL is used to implement collaborative fuel management projects on National Forests. Recorded on: August 28, 2024 Description: Ancestral …

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A Primer on Tribal Forest Protection Act and 638 Authority

by swfscWebinars July 29, 2024September 9, 2024No Comments

In a nutshell: This presentation offers information on the history and basics and presenter experience with two cross-boundary agreement tools available to Federally Registered Native American Tribes, the Tribal Forest Protection Act and 638 Authority. This sets the stage for a workshop on the same topic at the October 2024 Arizona Tribal Fire and Climate …

Wildlife and Fire: Improving Habitat Management Through Monitoring and Adaptation

by swfscWebinars May 21, 2024August 20, 2024No Comments

In a nutshell: Panelists discuss a variety of topics related to the impact of climate change, fire, and associated stressors on wildlife habitat management. Join us for research reviews, case studies, and stories about emerging monitoring technologies, management frameworks, and holistic approaches to wildlife biology to advance our understanding of fire and wildlife and improve …

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Fire in the Southwest – Fire Season 2023 Overview and 2024 Outlook

by swfscWebinars May 17, 2024August 20, 2024No Comments

In a nutshell: Learn about commonalities and unique events within the 10 largest Southwestern fires of 2023 and hear a meteorologist explore the fire season outlook and expectations for fire weather behavior in 2024. Recorded On: June 4, 2024 Description: Wildfire is part of the landscape in the Southwest. It can be a threat to …

Wildlife and Fire: From Borders to Biota, Monitoring at Multiple Scales

by swfscWebinars May 2, 2024August 20, 2024No Comments

In a nutshell: Panelists discuss a variety of topics related to wildlife and habitat monitoring at the intersection of fauna and environmental disturbances such as fire. Join us for research reviews, case studies, and stories about existing collaborations and technologies – and collaborative and technological gaps – to advance our understanding of fire and wildlife …

As a key piece of infrastructure, mangers focused on protecting the TriState Transmission Lines through low-intensity fire in order to prevent future high-intensity fire in the area. Photo credit: Lorena Williams, San Juan NF.

An Evolution in Thinking About Fire: A Panel Discussion

by swfscWebinars April 17, 2024August 20, 2024No Comments

In a nutshell: This panel discussion reflects on fire management decisions made – and opportunities missed – during the San Juan National Forest’s 2023 fire season, and how those decisions represent an organizational evolution toward more nuanced and strategic thinking about fire response. Photo description: As a key piece of infrastructure, mangers focused on protecting …

Wildlife and Fire Series

by swfscWebinars April 11, 2024November 14, 2024No Comments

This page will continue to be updated as the 3+ part webinar series continues. Check back here for more webinars recordings! In January, the Southwest Fire Science Consortium, USDA Forest Service, Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, and many other partners hosted a two-day workshop on the intersection of wildlife and fire. Based on the needs …

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