Northern Rockies Fire Science Network

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

Fire and Fuels Deep-Dive Science Sessions | Northern Rockies Fire Science Network

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

We had a whirlwind of a week at the Association of Fire Ecology 2025 Fire Congress. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth, to all the great event speakers, and for all of the good conversations and learning.

We had a great time at the Montana Prescribed Fire Council annual meeting in Miles City this week! There are some exciting plans on the horizon for prescribed fire in Montana, stay tuned! buff.ly/bP5mGJQ

Mountain backdrop with NRFSN logo and text saying November 2025 Newsletter

Find our November newsletter in your inbox! In this edition: upcoming meetings in the region, our AFE Fire Congress plans, and new monitoring resources. Read it or subscribe here: buff.ly/o1nAykM

Curious about big sagebrush fire ecology and management? Visit our Hot Topic page on the subject to find curated resources: buff.ly/nKeUaEq

A Year of Collaboration: The Fire Science Exchange Network This storymap highlights the real-world impacts and accomplishments of the Fire Science Exchange Network in fiscal year 2024.

A story map, produced by @firesciencegov, highlights the real-world impacts & accomplishments from the FSEN. Our section focuses on the Risk-Informed Wildfire Management hot topic page we developed as a rapid response to a request from the Rocky Mountain Research Station.

Mark your calendars for a joint webinar, presented with the Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation, on November 18th at 12pm MST. Josh Beisel will present findings from his work studying Whitebark pine ecology within the treeline ecotone of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, MT/ID. buff.ly/Zj2y2bC

Join us and our fellow exchanges for a special session and fire circle at the International Fire Ecology & Management Congress in New Orleans! In addition to these presentations, we'll be at the exhibit hall with a booth all week. Learn more about our AFE plans here: buff.ly/DJdZLbo

Last week, we attended the Whitebark Pine Conference. It was great to connect with a new audience & learn more about the 5-needle pines. Managers and scientists are engaged in important research and restoration across the region & beyond. Check out our Hot Topic page on the subject: buff.ly/ge9KGtT

Find our October 2025 Newsletter in your inboxes now! In this edition, details about an upcoming webinar we are jointly hosting with the Whitebark Pine Foundation on November 18th. Read the newsletter here: buff.ly/rajStDX