Explore maps of the most notable fires in Arizona and New Mexico 1909*-2021. Shown are the fires listed in our Wildfire Season Overview products as well as any fire over 100,000 acres. All of the maps are georeferenced and can be put on Avenza or a similar app to be utilized on a mobile device! *The available …
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In a nutshell: This panel discussion reflects on fire management decisions made – and opportunities missed – during the San Juan National Forest’s 2023 fire season, and how those decisions represent an organizational evolution toward more nuanced and strategic thinking about fire response. Photo description: As a key piece of infrastructure, mangers focused on protecting …
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This is part of an ongoing effort to respect tribal sovereignty and treaty rights by supporting tribal use of fire as part of cultural and ecological resilience, and seeks to increase capacities, ameliorate challenges, and share examples that can guide tribes across the Southwest. In 2023, we gathered virtually to explore issues facing tribes relating …
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This page will continue to be updated as the 3+ part webinar series continues. Check back here for more webinars recordings! Overview In January, the Southwest Fire Science Consortium, USDA Forest Service, Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, and many other partners hosted a two-day workshop on the intersection of wildlife and fire. Based on the …
Webinar #1 of the Series Recorded on: April 9, 2024 Description: In January, the Southwest Fire Science Consortium, USDA Forest Service, Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, and many other partners hosted a two-day workshop on the intersection of wildlife and fire. Based on the needs identified in the workshop, this collaborative group is hosting a …
Diving into Fire Behavior and Careers: As students prepare for their future, this FELL lesson is designed to introduce the study of fire behavior and the career paths available in fire ecology. Lesson Plan Matchstick Forest: Career Presentation: Student Handouts: Parent Letter (To edit before sending) If you have trouble accessing these links, please email …
Discovering Fuel Properties: This lab experiment is designed to demonstrate the properties of vegetation as a fuel in wildfires. The students explore a variety of fuels and learn the terminology used by professionals. This lesson can either be a standalone lesson or equivalent to Lesson 4 for teachers using the full FELL Middle School Unit. …
Engaging with Plant & Animal Adaptations to Fire: Students learn the basics of combustion and how plants and animals adapt to their environment. Classes use cards, colors, and experiments to explore these topics. Lesson Plan Student Handouts Parent Letter (To edit before sending) Other Lesson Materials: Materials included in the Kit: If you have trouble …
Exploring Biotic Communities: Students engage with the biotic communities in and around their school. They also learn about people who are stewards of the land and how they can help. Lesson Plan Student Handouts: Parent Letter (To edit before sending) Materials included in the Kit: If you have trouble accessing these links, please email swfireconsortium@gmail.com.