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
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
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
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
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