Fire Learning Network Resources
Fostering innovation and transferring lessons
In the United States and many other parts of the world, fires are behaving differently now than they have throughout history, largely as a result of human actions. An estimated 80% of U.S. forests and rangelands have altered fire dynamics. The U.S. Fire Learning Network (USFLN) is engaging dozens of multi-agency, community-based projects in a process that ac ...learn more
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FLN Resource Center
WELCOME TO THE FIRE LEARNING NETWORK RESOURCE CENTER
All of the items in the Resources should be accessible to anyone who is a member of any of the FLN groups (USFLN or any regional or landscape group); some resources are also available to non-members. If you have any questions regarding the resources or the network, contact Liz Rank
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WebEx Seminars
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The Explicit Ambiguity of Wilderness
June 23 (1:00 pm Eastern) Carol Miller, Research Ecologist, USDA Forest Service
The passage of the Wilderness Act in 1964 created the National Wilderness Preservation System, which today encompasses over 109 million acres. What does this designation really mean? How is fire managed in wildernes? What can--and can't--you do in wilderness?
This presentation and discussion was recorded --- the recording and the PowerPoint slides can be found in the "WebEx Recordings" section of the Resources (at right).
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Also in the works: Kevin Hiers (Jones Ecological Center) will discuss current thinking on smoke and emissions issues in April or May ... Ray Guse (Great Plains FLN) will talk about fire weather and weather tools ... Jane Kapler Smith (USDA Forest Service, Missoula Fire Lab) on invasives, fire, and the SEIS database
Bulletin Board
Climate Change Links
- See current and future climate conditions using the Climate Wizard: www.climatewiz.org
Invasive Species Links
- Invasipedia, a wiki about invasive species management: http://wiki.bugwood.org/Invasipedia
Public Outreach about Fire's Natural Role
- Covering Wildfire In Virginia: A Guide for News Media (see similar guide for North Carolina)
- New information about how to improve your effectiveness when communicating with the public. Download reports
- Fire Communications Plans: Best Practices (by National Wildfire Coordinating Group)
- An example of how to use the new fire outreach research and recommendations: www.restorethemendo.org
- Video, slideshow and web article on controlled burning in the Allegheny Highlands of Virginia
- Fire School: Autumn 2008 Nature Conservancy magazine article
Fire Effects
- Fire Effects Information System: www.fs.fed.us/database.feis
Resources
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WebEx Recordings
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FLN Networker
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US FLN Field Guides
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FLN Dispatch (Issues #1 - 37)
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Articles: About the USFLN and Regional Networks
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Toolbox: FLN Leaders
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Toolbox: Communication Planning
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Articles: Other
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Articles: Prescribed Burning
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Articles: Climate Change Effects
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Articles: Collaboration & Learning
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Articles: Invasive Species & Fire
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Articles: Biomass Utilization
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Articles: Carbon Markets & Sequestration
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