About Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Consortium
The Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Consortium is an exchange for fire science information. Funded by the Joint Fire Science Program, our goal is to increase the availability and consideration of credible fire science information to those making land management decisions.
Featured Events
2020 Fall Webinar Series
JOIN US for this exciting series of fire-science webinars.
More information HERE
Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Prescribed Fire Council
September 23, 2020
Announcement: This meeting will be held virtually
More details about this meeting coming soon HERE
Glades, quail, and prescribed fire workshop in Arkansas
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP!!
October 7, 2020
More details about this workshop!
JOIN US for this virtual workshop! Co-hosted by the Oak Woodlands & Forests Fire Consortium, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, The Nature Conservancy, Quail Forever, and the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, this workshop will focus on using prescribed fire to manage glades for quail habitat and diverse plant communities. A half-day of online presentations will be followed by a virtual field tour showcasing fire, glade, and quail habitat management at Harold E. Alexander Spring River Wildlife Management Area, and an online panel discussion led by questions from attendees!
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A brand new issue of our newsletter is out and is filled with the latest fire science news for our region! Check it out for research highlights, upcoming webinars, funding opportunities and more!
Please help us identify the fire science research needs that matter to you most! These will be submitted to the Joint Fire Science Program and will be considered for future funding opportunities.
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A brand new issue of our newsletter is out and is filled with the latest fire science news for our region! https://oakfirescience.com/download/2020-newsletters/July-2020.pdf
Please help us identify the fire science research needs that matter to you most! These will be submitted to the Joint Fire Science Program and will be considered for future funding opportunities. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccNZ3hkLaTpy6rH-grdVJwIL07UQfCbd-LiL8x8UrV8wc2Dw/viewform
2021 Joint Fire Science Program Funding Opportunity Announcements NOW OPEN - https://mailchi.mp/blm/2021-joint-fire-science-program-funding-opportunity-announcements-now-open https://t.co/njSIbVM7Rq
2New JFSP funding opportunities now open for applications until September 30th: https://www.firescience.gov/JFSP_funding_announcements.cfm
Important new synthesis of research for those interested in open forest management: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S037811272031152X
We Want To Hear From You
Have a question related to fire science in our region? Send us a message. We’re here to help!
What research topics would be helpful for you?
We have funding available to fund workshops/field trips and webinars. Let us put your idea to work
