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:
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
Sign up for RX-310 and get full access to the 2025 AFE Fire Congress in New Orleans! This NWCG fire ecology training course gives wildland fire managers & practitioners access to the latest fire and fuels science while connecting with other professionals. Learn more and register: buff.ly/KmYGM1z
September 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Sign up for RX-310 and get full access to the 2025 AFE Fire Congress in New Orleans! This NWCG fire ecology training course gives wildland fire managers & practitioners access to the latest fire and fuels science while connecting with other professionals. Learn more and register: buff.ly/KmYGM1z
Have questions about aspen restoration & management in the Northern Rockies? Check out our Hot Topic page on the subject, developed in partnership with Grand Teton NP. buff.ly/uhhaKrA
September 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Have questions about aspen restoration & management in the Northern Rockies? Check out our Hot Topic page on the subject, developed in partnership with Grand Teton NP. buff.ly/uhhaKrA
Did you know wildfires burn more rangeland than forest? We collaborated with 8 other JFSP exchanges to produce a storymap about rangeland wildfires. Visit our website to explore it: buff.ly/ULxbMA3
September 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Did you know wildfires burn more rangeland than forest? We collaborated with 8 other JFSP exchanges to produce a storymap about rangeland wildfires. Visit our website to explore it: buff.ly/ULxbMA3
Some big news in our region! U of I is awarded $1.4M to advance wildfire research and graduate education. The program will train future fire scientists to help solve our wildfire crises.
U of I awarded $1.4M to advance wildfire research and graduate education | University of Idaho
University of Idaho receives a NSF EPSCoR grant to support new doctoral researchers tackling wildfire science, forest regeneration and rural resilience.
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September 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Some big news in our region! U of I is awarded $1.4M to advance wildfire research and graduate education. The program will train future fire scientists to help solve our wildfire crises.
September newsletter is out now! Find our newly published 2024 @firescience.gov Field Trip Summary, recent research briefs, and more. Read it or subscribe here: buff.ly/wkRWjsG
September 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
September newsletter is out now! Find our newly published 2024 @firescience.gov Field Trip Summary, recent research briefs, and more. Read it or subscribe here: buff.ly/wkRWjsG
Women in Wildland Fire Training available October 23–26th, at Lubrecht Experimental Forest (MT). Applications are due by September 24th. This training is for those new to wildland fire careers, offering mentorship, and foundational skills in an inclusive environment. Learn more: buff.ly/RTpajjz
September 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Women in Wildland Fire Training available October 23–26th, at Lubrecht Experimental Forest (MT). Applications are due by September 24th. This training is for those new to wildland fire careers, offering mentorship, and foundational skills in an inclusive environment. Learn more: buff.ly/RTpajjz
The Joint Fire Science Program's Notice of Funding is open for just two more weeks, until September 18th. If you submit a proposal for research in or including the Northern Rockies region, please reach out to us to discuss science delivery options and a letter of support: buff.ly/UnfMutN
September 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Joint Fire Science Program's Notice of Funding is open for just two more weeks, until September 18th. If you submit a proposal for research in or including the Northern Rockies region, please reach out to us to discuss science delivery options and a letter of support: buff.ly/UnfMutN
Mark your calendars for this month's LANDFIRE office hour, Wednesday August 27th at 11a MT. This month Paul Corrigan, USFS Smoke and RAWS Coordinator will present "FUEL + (LAND)FIRE = SMOKE" Learn more: buff.ly/mdKLL1c
August 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Mark your calendars for this month's LANDFIRE office hour, Wednesday August 27th at 11a MT. This month Paul Corrigan, USFS Smoke and RAWS Coordinator will present "FUEL + (LAND)FIRE = SMOKE" Learn more: buff.ly/mdKLL1c
Prescribed fire is an important tool for management of many ecosystems, but often there is a gap between desired and actual useage. We spoke to individuals representing three different perspectives on this issue, exploring the barriers to implementing prescribed fire in the region. buff.ly/KzxQyWO
August 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Prescribed fire is an important tool for management of many ecosystems, but often there is a gap between desired and actual useage. We spoke to individuals representing three different perspectives on this issue, exploring the barriers to implementing prescribed fire in the region. buff.ly/KzxQyWO
Are you a scientist wanting to learn how to make science more impactful? Join the @IWJVbirds workshop introducing the Technical Transfer Framework - a tool for effective communication and supporting land managers integrating science into their work. buff.ly/hW9bQYP
August 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Are you a scientist wanting to learn how to make science more impactful? Join the @IWJVbirds workshop introducing the Technical Transfer Framework - a tool for effective communication and supporting land managers integrating science into their work. buff.ly/hW9bQYP
Our August newsletter is out now! If you're not already subscribed, you can sign up and read our past editions here: buff.ly/IFuX2Xo
August 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Our August newsletter is out now! If you're not already subscribed, you can sign up and read our past editions here: buff.ly/IFuX2Xo
Did you know there are nine experimental forests and demonstration areas within the Northern Rockies region? Explore our Experimental Forest webpage to learn more about each of these nine areas. buff.ly/R5T9ZVf
August 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Did you know there are nine experimental forests and demonstration areas within the Northern Rockies region? Explore our Experimental Forest webpage to learn more about each of these nine areas. buff.ly/R5T9ZVf
Don't forget about LANDFIRE office hours this week! This month's session will be Wednesday at 11am MST, "How LANDFIRE Uses Image-Based Modeling to Map Vegetation and Update Fuels" with speaker Daryn Dockter. Learn more: buff.ly/mAnjXwr
July 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Don't forget about LANDFIRE office hours this week! This month's session will be Wednesday at 11am MST, "How LANDFIRE Uses Image-Based Modeling to Map Vegetation and Update Fuels" with speaker Daryn Dockter. Learn more: buff.ly/mAnjXwr
Catch the latest edition of the TK & Fire Newsletter, featuring the work of Monroe Fox. Read the July edition and subscribe to future updates on our website. buff.ly/87YqxYy
July 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Catch the latest edition of the TK & Fire Newsletter, featuring the work of Monroe Fox. Read the July edition and subscribe to future updates on our website. buff.ly/87YqxYy
Check out the Effects of Repeated Fire Hot Topic page. Understanding the potential impacts of previous fires on the characteristics of subsequent fires is important in informing land management decisions, developing fuel management strategies, and allocating fire-fighting resources. buff.ly/Pvm77rL
July 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Check out the Effects of Repeated Fire Hot Topic page. Understanding the potential impacts of previous fires on the characteristics of subsequent fires is important in informing land management decisions, developing fuel management strategies, and allocating fire-fighting resources. buff.ly/Pvm77rL
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Have you seen the Wildland Fire Resources Library yet? This library is a centralized hub for the wildland fire community, providing access to valuable resources, opportunities, and information. buff.ly/41VtQyn #FireScience
July 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Have you seen the Wildland Fire Resources Library yet? This library is a centralized hub for the wildland fire community, providing access to valuable resources, opportunities, and information. buff.ly/41VtQyn #FireScience
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#FireCon2025 is less than 6 months away! 🔥Submit your oral presentation abstracts by Tuesday JULY 15TH 💡See afefirecongress.org/call-for-oral-presentations for more information and submission guidelines!
July 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
#FireCon2025 is less than 6 months away! 🔥Submit your oral presentation abstracts by Tuesday JULY 15TH 💡See afefirecongress.org/call-for-oral-presentations for more information and submission guidelines!
July newsletter is in your inbox! This month's edition includes a new video from JFSP explaining the Fire Science Exchange Network - and more! Watch the video here: buff.ly/z8hslSv
July 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
July newsletter is in your inbox! This month's edition includes a new video from JFSP explaining the Fire Science Exchange Network - and more! Watch the video here: buff.ly/z8hslSv
The JFSP Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements are now open! Proposals are due Sept. 18th. If you are applying to do research in the Northern Rockies we strongly encourage you to reach out to us for a letter of support via this link: buff.ly/b6hXdPj
July 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The JFSP Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements are now open! Proposals are due Sept. 18th. If you are applying to do research in the Northern Rockies we strongly encourage you to reach out to us for a letter of support via this link: buff.ly/b6hXdPj