Recording posted! Revisit the webinar that takes an in‑depth look at two of the most influential long‑term fire research efforts supported by the Joint Fire Science Program: the Fire and Fire Surrogate (FFS) Study and the Sagebrush Steppe Treatment Evaluation Project (SageSTEP). buff.ly/McH4WxO
We're excited to welcome Cameron Naficy to our Project Team! Cameron is a professor of wildland fire at Salish Kootenai College, a longstanding NRFSN partner. See our full Project Team here: buff.ly/bJJbOhy
Our April newsletter is in your inbox now! In this edition, we welcome a new project team member, share a new research brief, and much more! Read it here: buff.ly/ZLN4wmf
Did you know the Fire Effects Information System just got a makeover? Led by
NRFSN co-investigator, Ilana Abrahamson, the new website makes accessing fire resources easier than ever. Explore over 1,400 literature syntheses on fire-related topics: buff.ly/H4PojHk
Don't miss this webinar! Happening this Thursday, April 2, at 11am MST. The webinar will explore the results and benefits of two Joint Fire Science Program-funded long-term (20-year) research projects. Register here: buff.ly/SVaMnon
The Missoula Fire Lab Seminars continue! Seminars are offered on Thursdays from 11:00am to 12:00pm MST. Visit our upcoming events page to register for tomorrow's webinar: buff.ly/YgePJw5
Building a system of strong relationships throughout the region is an ongoing project for NRFSN and a focus for FY2025. Read about our new partnerships, expanded outreach, and recent connections in our last Success Story highlight: buff.ly/lMxyZ24
Check out our latest research brief! Understanding smoke microbial emissions is critical for assessing risks to wildland firefighters and smoke-affected populations, as well as evaluating the ecological implications of fire-driven microbial dispersal. Find out more: buff.ly/YJeAvfk
Find our latest newsletter in your inbox now! This edition features details about our upcoming webinars, conference recaps, a new research brief, and more! Read it or subscribe here: buff.ly/MVrgPSJ
Thanks to NWFSC & partners for putting together a great conference! We enjoyed meeting folks involved in wildfire adaptation across the broader northwest. Visit our events page to see where we'll be next! buff.ly/EuazF0D
We're at the 2026 Inland Empire Reforestation Council Annual Meeting today, and then it's off to Skamania for Adapting Together: Shaping the Future of Fire in the Northwest! Looking forward to connecting with everyone at these events. buff.ly/kfLB70i
Join us next month for the webinar "Fire & Fire Surrogate Studies and SageSTEP: The Benefits of Long-Term Fire Research." This event explores the results/benefits of two JFSP-funded long-term research projects. buff.ly/CGCOfVl
The Idaho Prescribed Fire Council is hosting its annual large group workshop March 10-11th in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Learn more about the event: buff.ly/CrfDMXy
Read our latest research brief! This brief summarizes a case study on the redesign of federal prescribed fire training, utilizing an up-to-date understanding of adult learning to enhance training effectiveness. buff.ly/RxBBwQ5
Join us next Tuesday for a co-hosted webinar on burn severity mapping in the Western U.S. Dr. Michele S. Buonanduci and Dr. Harvey will present new results from their work with a focus on applications in the U.S. Northern Rockies and the Pacific Northwest. Register here: buff.ly/OgOesRO
Find our February newsletter in your inbox now! Lots of upcoming webinars, training opportunities, and more. Read it here: buff.ly/alvoET4
What does 40 years of research tell us about wildland firefighter health—and where are the gaps? Tomorrow's webinar from SFSC & SRFSN will highlight findings from the Wildland Firefighter Health Scoping Review, which analyzed more than 250 studies published between 1985–2025. buff.ly/o8h9w90
New research brief alert! Decades of fire suppression have increased fuel loads and fire severity. However, this research shows a separate impact of fire suppression that may cause even greater increases in average fire severity than fuel accumulation. buff.ly/fIzpZ2q
In 2025, we focused on increasing community education around fire through film screenings, workshops, and publications. Read the success story on our website: buff.ly/QsphNLt
It's webinar season & the Missoula Fire Sciences Lab's seminar series is back! Find the evolving list of presentations and register here: buff.ly/qxTDuVN
The science of how organizations, and the people within these, learn is a relatively new field of study. Organizational learning implies not only the acquisition of knowledge, but the use of that knowledge by employees to improve practices. Visit the Hot Topic page to learn more: buff.ly/QL0HSpO
RMRS Forest Service Research and Development presents a series of Deep Dive Panel Discussions intended for fire, fuels, and land managers on critical topics associated with fuels and fire management. Register here:
One of our priority topics last year was training & workforce development. We engaged in activities to build capacity in the region, including: Fire & Fuels Monitoring Training, Perspectives - Preparing the Next Generation through Student Fire Associations, & Behave7 Webinars. buff.ly/c7PNzen
How effective are landscape scale fuel treatments? Today we're revisiting this brief, published in collaboration with the Rocky Mountain Research Station. Read the full publication on our website: buff.ly/JFbHILd
Find our January newsletter in your inbox now! This edition includes a 2025 recap, NAFEW call for presentations, and more. Read it & subscribe here: buff.ly/KqmpsES
Organizers of the North American Forest Ecology Workshop are now seeking submissions for oral and poster presentations. The deadline to submit abstracts is February 2nd. Also note that registration is open, register now before the price increases on February 25th! Learn more: buff.ly/OmmIfLI
One more look back at our year, Spotify Wrapped style. It was a good one! Here's to continuing the momentum into 2026!
Happy Holidays! Thanks to all who have supported our work in the past year. Here's to more good collaboration and knowledge sharing in 2026!
A new webinar recording is now available on our website! Watch "Site conditions constrain the influence of fire on regeneration of whitebark pine" buff.ly/vppL2VE
Early bird registration for "Adapting Together" closes December 31st, and the poster submission deadline is this Friday! Register now or visit the website to learn more: buff.ly/an21EfL