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University of FloridaNorth Carolina State UniversityTall Timbers Research Station
USFS Southern Research Station
A JFSP Regional Consortium
Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) proposal to develop, “regional consortia of fire science providers and managers to enhance fire science delivery and adoption”
Diverse resources & existing partnerships in the South
Opportunity to enhance coordination among the resources & partnerships
Channel back to JFSP about new research needs
Vision - national network to accelerate the awareness, understanding,
and adoption of wildland fire science information by federal, tribal,
state, local, and private stakeholders within ecologically similar regions.
Stage 1 (2009)
Regional needs assessment of fire science delivery mechanisms and opportunities
Design and plan a long-term fire science information delivery network and system
Stage 2 (2010 - ??)
Implement and evaluate regional consortia
Scope: Focus on southern pine
ecosystems Emphasize issues associated
with prescribed fire use Public & private lands
Needs assessment
Focus groups in 6 states
Electronic survey of 3500 people (~1000 responses)
Common Suggestions
Work within existing groups, frameworks, and professional networks
Increase researcher – manager interaction
Increase information flow to private owners
Focus on prescribed fire Provide a one-stop searchable
internet platform
Fire effects – systems, seasons, species
Southern fuels – characterization & fire behavior modeling
Smoke – models, monitoring systems & effects
Public perceptions re Rx fire Public & private outreach (success,
guides) Updated best management
practices Fire science library (augment,
update)
Digital and internet platforms
Single source web-based fire science library
Workshops & training courses (‘hands-on’ is important)
Professional networking, including with scientists
PFC’s
One stop internet platform Build on the FRAMES Southern Fire Portal
(http://frames.nbii.gov/portal/server.pt)
On-line discussion forum and directory
Map of research–demonstration locations
Searchable research summaries
Calendar of events
Searchable links to other websites▪ Southern Fire Encyclopedia
(www.forestencyclopedia.net)
▪ Tall Timbers Database
(http://www.talltimbers.org/fedb-intro.html)
Experiential learning and networking
Advertise existing workshops, meetings, courses
Develop modules/ pre-recorded presentations
Field days & demonstrations
Webinars on topics identified by end users
Regional conference
Newsletter articles- public and private land managers
Research syntheses PowerPoint presentations Updates for Fire Encyclopedia and FEIS
(http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/) Fact sheets for variety of audiences Managers, policy makers, general public
Private landowners
Distribute fact sheets designed for the public Collaborate with TTRS & SGSF campaign
Evaluations –
across all consortia – electronic
specific to each region and individual activities
Feedback from end users to JFSP on top regional research needs
Leda Kobziar, [email protected]
Annie Oxarart, [email protected]
Toddi Steelman, [email protected]
Joe Roise, [email protected]
Kevin Robertson, [email protected]
Alan Long, [email protected]
Annie Hermansen-Baez, [email protected]
Contacts
Your input?
Key themes or topics that SFE should address
Opportunities to help you coordinate science applications on the ground
Questions you want answered (about fire!) How can SFE contribute to your programs for
training, workshops, webinars, etc?
Submit ideas/questions to [email protected]