Northern Rockies Fire Science Network
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Bringing people together to strengthen collaborations, synthesize science, and enhance science application to fire management challenges. Part of the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Fire Science Exchange Network https://nrfirescience.org
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What is NRFSN?
Learn more about how the Northern Rockies Fire Science Network facilitates knowledge exchange among fire managers and scientists through this short promo video.
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Hey Bluesky! It's time to officially introduce ourselves... The NRFSN brings people together to strengthen collaborations, synthesize science, and enhance science application to fire management challenges in the Northern Rockies. Check out this brief video summarizing our work:
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
February 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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
February 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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
February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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
February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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
February 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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
January 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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:
Fire and Fuels Deep-Dive Science Sessions | Northern Rockies Fire Science Network
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January 23, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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
January 20, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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
January 12, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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
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January 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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
January 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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!
December 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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!
December 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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
December 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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
December 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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.
December 6, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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
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
November 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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
November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Curious about big sagebrush fire ecology and management? Visit our Hot Topic page on the subject to find curated resources: buff.ly/nKeUaEq
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.
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.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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
October 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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
October 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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
October 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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
October 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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