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Our exchange in the   recently completed a monumental effort that explains the fire regimes in   and  . Southwest Fire S...
08/31/2026

Our exchange in the recently completed a monumental effort that explains the fire regimes in and . Southwest Fire Science Consortium

Learn about the past fire history, current conditions, and management considerations for Scrub, Desert Grassland, Pinyon Juniper Woodlands, Ponderosa Pine Forests, Mixed Conifer Forests, and Spruce Fir Forests.

They have short videos and fact sheets on each! Find out more! ⬇️

Fire has shaped the diverse landscapes of the Southwest for thousands of years. This series explores the fire regimes of different vegetation types, examining historical fire frequency, intensity, extent, and seasonality. We also discuss how modern fire suppression, climate change, and management st...

Friday Flash – Beneficial Fire SummitIn this week’s Friday Flash, JFSP is excited to share information about the Benefic...
08/28/2026

Friday Flash – Beneficial Fire Summit
In this week’s Friday Flash, JFSP is excited to share information about the Beneficial Fire Summit happening December 7–11 in San Diego, California, which will provide a collaborative space for the wildland fire community to share applied knowledge, strengthen relationships, and identify opportunities to advance beneficial fire.
https://mailchi.mp/blm/friday-flash-ne-mw-regional-prescribed-fire-workshop-6085530

Want to level up your wildfire information skills? Check out the Guide to Geeking Out on Wildfire Information, a handy r...
08/27/2026

Want to level up your wildfire information skills? Check out the Guide to Geeking Out on Wildfire Information, a handy resource that brings together trusted tools for tracking incidents, air quality, fire maps, satellite detections, and more. From InciWeb and Watch Duty to AirNow and NASA FIRMS, this guide helps you stay informed and prepared.

This resource was adapted from Guide to Geeking Out on Wildfire Information by Nick Mustoe (USFS) and created for the Dolores Watersheds Collaborative, a collaborator of the Southern Rockies Fire Science Network.

Guide to Geeking Out on Wildfire Information This resource that brings together trusted tools for tracking incidents, air quality, fire maps, satellite detections, and more. From InciWeb and Watch Duty to AirNow and NASA FIRMS, this guide helps you stay informed and prepared. This resource was adapt...

The 2026 Colorado Forest Collaboratives Summit brings together partners from across Colorado to share knowledge, strengt...
08/26/2026

The 2026 Colorado Forest Collaboratives Summit brings together partners from across Colorado to share knowledge, strengthen relationships, and advance collaborative approaches to addressing wildfire, forest health, watershed stewardship, and community resilience.

The Southern Rockies Fire Science Network is supporting this year's Summit and looks forward to engaging with researchers, practitioners, land managers, and community leaders working to apply science, share lessons learned, and develop solutions for living with wildfire and building more resilient landscapes.

Registration closes on September 2nd: https://collaborativeconservation.org/cfcn/summit/

The 2026 Colorado Forest Collaboratives Summit Forest Health at the Speed of ‘Collabor-Action’ September 9-11, 2026 | Gunnison, CO Registration is now open! Click here to register. Draft Agenda Base registration cost will be $90.00. Optional add-ons are noted below. …

This spring, the Southern Rockies Fire Science Network Rockies Fire Science Network participated in a kindergarten Proje...
08/24/2026

This spring, the Southern Rockies Fire Science Network Rockies Fire Science Network participated in a kindergarten Project-Based Learning panel at the Adams County STEM Lab School focused on wildfire mitigation in Colorado.

After learning about wildfire science, fire breaks, and fuel sources, students shared their own ideas for reducing wildfire risk with a panel of fire experts from the Front Range.

From firefighting robots and fire-resistant structures to other innovative solutions, their confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills were on full display. One student stated, “I am really going to do this when I grow up. I’m serious.”

It was inspiring to see young learners engaging with wildfire science and specialists and exploring ways to help build more fire-adapted communities.

STEM Lab School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Management objectives for pinyon and juniper woodlands include decreasing threats to old-growth woodlands to conserve th...
08/21/2026

Management objectives for pinyon and juniper woodlands include decreasing threats to old-growth woodlands to conserve their ecological and cultural values, and reducing tree encroachment into shrublands to maintain its ecological resilience. But that means being able to identify old-growth woodlands. The U.S. Forest Service - Research and Development, Joint Fire Science Program, Oregon State University, Great Basin Fire Science Exchange, and University of Idaho teamed up to develop the Guide for Identifying and Managing Old-Growth Pinyon and Juniper Woodlands. Access it here:

A Guide for Identifying and Managing Old-Growth Pinyon and Juniper Woodlands Download Old growth woodland. Authors: Jeanne C. Chambers, Richard F. Miller, E ...

  is hard. There are a lot of moving parts, especially when you include implementation and operations. This short video ...
08/19/2026

is hard. There are a lot of moving parts, especially when you include implementation and operations. This short video will help you set up your equipment based on site conditions and show you a modified method of calibrating the Truax drill. Thanks Northwest Fire Science Consortium, Aaron, & BFI Native Seeds https://youtu.be/I3QwHUsVGt0?si=TXPxxnLDnqqiQxYk

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides annual research updates to help management with treatment decisions in   and ...
08/18/2026

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides annual research updates to help management with treatment decisions in and PJ woodland ecosystems. The Great Basin Fire Science Exchange partners to host, record, and make these science and tool updates available to all. View the short presentation recordings available on the following topics:
Greater sage-grouse https://youtu.be/wa7LgOJN3xU
Other wildlife, carbon storage, grazing, and fuel breaks https://youtu.be/cP7htbFCXz8
Invasive species management https://youtu.be/B-ye3wF9H4c
Vegetation monitoring https://youtu.be/3RNQSjnPt8Q
and https://youtu.be/D1av_P-l4xo

Learn about the latest U.S. Geological Survey sage-grouse research ...

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