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Fire science communication in a complex landscape. The North Atlantic Fire Science Exchange (NAFSE) is part of the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP). https://www.firesciencenorthatlantic.org/
Have you seen the latest seasonal #Drought Outlook valid through the end of February 2026? Overall here in the Northeast drought conditions are expected to remain, but with a trend towards improving conditions. Get full details at buff.ly/u5LqB4N
November 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
In case you missed it...Session 6.1 of the Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion Series took place last week. The engaging session was on the topic of grasslands. To review the recorded session please use the following link: buff.ly/oUgmaQK #FireScience
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The National Association of State Foresters announced that the nomination period for the 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Awards has opened. The award program recognizes outstanding mitigation projects and their significant impact on community wildfire preparedness. Full details at buff.ly/dKpTdOH
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Quick reminder that next up in the SmokeD webinar series is Forest Fire Probability Modeling: A Machine Learning Approach from Dr. Slobodan Milanovic. The webinar will take place this Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Get full details at buff.ly/6gsXGH3 #FireScience #WildfireRisk
November 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The Canada Wildfire newsletter is always filled with relevant information thus making it a must read. Use the link to check out the latest edition as well as sign up to receive it. buff.ly/a7DjLsF #Wildfire #FireScience
November 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Canada Wildfire newsletter is always filled with relevant information. Use the link to check out the latest edition as well as sign up to receive it. buff.ly/a7DjLsF #Wildfire #FireScience
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
NAFSE's Fire Projects Manager, Polly Weigand, recently took part in a panel discussion entitled, "Building Wildfire Resilience in Urban Areas of the Northeast." Learn more and check out the recorded session here: buff.ly/vJVRfgL #FireScience
November 20, 2025 at 8:15 PM
NAFSE's Fire Projects Manager, Polly Weigand, recently took part in a panel discussion entitled, "Building Wildfire Resilience in Urban Areas of the Northeast." Check out the recorded session here: buff.ly/vJVRfgL #FireScience
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The submission deadline for presentations, workshops, and special sessions has been extended for the 4th International #Smoke Symposium, which will take place March 23-27, 2026 in Tallahassee, FL. The deadline is now November 26, 2025. Full details at buff.ly/riyAtkd #Wildfire #AirQuality
November 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Check out this excellent interview with Joe Mints from the Maine Forest Service as he shares insight regarding wildfires and extreme drought in Maine this fall. buff.ly/4h3lDwl #Wildfires #Drought #MaineForestService
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Season 6 of the Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion Series begins this Thursday, November 20, 2025. Join us for an engaging discussion entitled "Flashy Fuels and Resilient Lands - Fueling Distinct Prescriptions for Eastern Grasslands." Details and registration info at buff.ly/loK2aEr #FireScience
November 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Season 6 of the Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion Series kicks off this Thursday, November 20, 2025. Join us for an engaging discussion entitled "Flashy Fuels and Resilient Lands - Fueling Distinct Prescriptions for Eastern Grasslands." Details and registration at buff.ly/loK2aEr #FireScience
November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Next up in the SmokeD webinar series is Forest Fire Probability Modeling: A Machine Learning Approach from Dr. Slobodan Milanovic. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Get full details at buff.ly/6gsXGH3 #FireScience #WildfireRisk
November 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
"Why did they do that? Restoring health to our globally rare inland pine barrens" is the final talk of the 2025 Science Lecture Series at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and it takes place this Thursday, November 20th. Get full details at buff.ly/4c4Ggrh #FireScience
November 17, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The 2025 Science Lecture Series at the Albany Pine Bush Preserve wraps up this Thursday, November 20th with "Why did they do that? Restoring health to our globally rare inland pine barrens." Details at buff.ly/4c4Ggrh #FireScience
November 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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New paper out! We document tornado-strength (98 mph) counter-rotating vortices that developed within California’s 2021 #DixieFire. These fire-generated vortices reshaped the fire front and spread, posing immediate risks to firefighters and civilians. doi.org/10.1175/MWR-...
November 15, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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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
Australia’s fire preparedness just got smarter, more colourful and easier to access. A new satellite-derived product from Geoscience Australia helps monitor fuel moisture (vegetation dryness) across Australia in near real time. Learn more at buff.ly/NwEtzrN #FireScience #Wildfire
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Here is a relevant article from the folks at Wildfire Today - Study Aims to Close the Knowledge Gap on Smoke. Check it out at buff.ly/ubGu049 #Wildfire #Smoke
November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Just one week away from the first panel discussion in the Season 6 Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion Series. Join us on Nov 20, 2025 for Flashy Fuels and Resilient Lands - Fueling Distinct Prescriptions for Eastern Grasslands. Full details and registration info at buff.ly/oH8T7vo #FireScience
November 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We are one week away from the first panel discussion in the Season 6 Fueling Collaboration Panel Discussion Series. Join us on November 20, 2025 for Flashy Fuels and Resilient Lands - Fueling Distinct Prescriptions for Eastern Grasslands. Details and registration info at buff.ly/oH8T7vo #FireScience
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Check out the latest U.S. Seasonal #Drought #Outlook valid from November 2025 to the end of January 2026. Bottom line there appears to be more areas that will see drought persisting or developing than areas that will experience improvement or removal of drought. Get full details at buff.ly/aZCrLIo
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The New York Wildfire and Incident Management Academy (NYWIMA) is offering the S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws course this December 8-12, 2025. Get full details at buff.ly/geUUgL7 #Wildfire #Training
November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM