IN A NUTSHELLA panel of researchers and managers discusses the impact of non-native invasive grasses on dry desert systems and various methods to remove, monitor, or slow their spread. The fire regime of dry desert systems, such as the Sonoran, historically consisted of infrequent, low intensity, size-limited fires. Native grasses and other vegetation, which grow …
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Spring 2013 Newsletter Our 2013 spring newsletter
May the Smoke be Ever In Your Favor: Simplicity and Sincerity in Smoke Messaging PowerPoint presentation by Holly Krake, Fire Information Officer with USFS November 6, 2014
IN A NUTSHELLReview of the history, policies, and challenges behind “managed wildfire”, the fire management strategy of leveraging natural ignitions for resource objectives and community benefit. Description: The topic of “managed wildfire” is mired in complexity, starting with what to call it. This fire management approach has been known as “prescribed natural fire,” “wildland fire use,” …
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This report is the 9th in a series of annual overviews available from the Southwest Fire Science Consortium and the Ecological Restoration Institute. The goal of this overview is to provide a concise summary of the fire season and to facilitate comparison with past fires and fire seasons.
LATEST PRODUCTS WEBINARS We are funded by the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). Contact Us Have a question related to fire science in our region? Send us a message. We’re here to help. Letters of Support Let us know what you are interested in researching and we can provide a letter to help support your …
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Recognizing that budgets are tight, especially when it comes to travel, we allocate travel funds for many of our wildfire-related events. These travel grants are open for any member of the fire community to apply, including emergency managers, municipalities, state agency employees, community leaders, and more. We can offer up to $480 per person. We …
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Resilience Workshop Handout Workshop Flyer Fostering resilience in Southwestern ecosystems: A problem solving workshop February 2014 Tuscon, AZ
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Letter of Support Request Form 2012 Link to download a 2012 Word Document to request letter of support from SWFSC
