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What is NRFSN? Watch this new promo video to learn more about what we do youtu.be/MwXczk4EgCE
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America's forests are stressed out. This webinar series from the US Forest Service is intended for all land managers and will focus on critical topics related to forest mortality trends. Running all next week: buff.ly/LNH7AnA
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In October, @NRfirescience hosted the inaugural Fire Student Summit at the Lubrecht Experimental Forest in Montana. Students from across the region gathered to build connections and learn about fire and fire research. Read the summary: nrfirescience.org/event/2026…
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The Wildfire Recovery Assistance Database was developed to increase accessibility to pertinent information about assistance programs. The database is hosted by @fireadaptednet & @NRfirescience has a user guide to help users navigate the database: nrfirescience.org/resource/2…
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This is the final month of the Plum Creek Lecture series at UM. See the full lineup of presentations on our website: buff.ly/RvZxLCE
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We are one of 15 regional Fire Science Exchange Networks funded by the Joint Fire Science Program, but what else do they do? Learn about how JFSP was created, its purpose, and how it supports wildland fire science, research, and knowledge exchange. buff.ly/F76O4Cg
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Curious to learn more about climate & disturbance interactions in the Northern Rockies? Check out our Hot Topic page on the subject, featuring curated resources: buff.ly/lbjyUlh
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Inaugural Northern Rockies Fire Student Summit in the books! Students from UM SAFE, U of I SAFE, MSU & SKC joined us at Lubrecht Experimental Forest for two full days of learning & burning. It was great to see students from across the region network and learn from each other.
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Missoula Fire Lab Seminar Series is back! This fall, the series will center on fire weather and meteorology. Tune in for presentations related to fire weather phenomena, prescribed burn windows, climatology, wind patterns, fire danger, and more. buff.ly/sGYSLjl
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Tomorrow & Wednesday, tune in at 9 am MT to learn more about Behave7. Behave7 is a complete redesign and overhaul of BehavePlus v6. Behave7 was first released in May 2024 and is still in active development. Find both events here: buff.ly/KNW8u2x
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Find the "Federal wildfire recovery assistance database user guide" on our website now. The recovery database was created to assist recovery leaders who have some level of experience with federal recovery programs & is currently housed by FAC Net. buff.ly/UeSYYEx
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Our latest research brief explores how fire and site conditions govern the presence and abundance of juvenile whitebark pine and co-occurring tree species. Read it here: buff.ly/cCfH1TU
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Post-fire vegetation recovery is a growing field of concern as larger wildfires impact more of the landscape. Understanding the patterns of natural tree regeneration can have large impacts on how and where managers prioritize post-fire management actions. buff.ly/0avQg9Q
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Tune in on Sept. 17th at 5pm MT to hear ecologist Winslow Hansen and environmental historian Stephen Pyne discuss what it will take to restore a more balanced relationship with fire: buff.ly/3kr0eFd
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Find our September newsletter in your inbox now! In this edition: new research brief, JFSP NOFO deadline, Native Plant Directory, & more! Read it or subscribe: buff.ly/BdfXzR0
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As we emerge from a smoky summer, our latest research brief examines prescribed fire and net smoke emissions. While prescribed fire has many proven benefits for forest & fire management, reducing smoke emissions may not be one of them: buff.ly/zehnpO8
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If you live in or near Missoula, consider attending the Plum Creek Lecture series. The sessions are open to the public & explore the connections between forests, water, wildfire, and climate through presentations from leading scientists across the West. buff.ly/zCsvdIL
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Curious to learn more about @firesciencegov? Check out their latest progress report and explore the role NRFSN plays in the broader collaborative: buff.ly/kQ0CIZ6
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NOFO deadline is one month from today! JFSP is accepting applications until September 17th. Are you submitting a proposal for research that will improve fire and fuels management in the Northern Rockies? Reach out to us for a letter of support: buff.ly/tkoe5qm
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Find our August Newsletter in your inbox now! This edition features post-fire community resources, University of Idaho NWCG course details, and more. Read it or subscribe here: nrfirescience.org/newsletter…
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Smoke season is here for the Northern Rockies region & beyond. Explore resources on our recorded media database, or these EPA fact sheets on wildfire smoke & health: buff.ly/vLnLo2j
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