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Request for Proposal: ODF: Project Manager - Wildfire Risk Explorer

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is currently seeking a Project Manager to facilitate a collaborative process that will result in a web-based Wildfire Risk Explorer Tool designed to provide immediate on-line access to Wildfire Risk data. The project will begin February, 2016 with an anticipated end date of December 31st, 2018.

Climate, Forest, and Woodlands

In this webinar hosted by Iowa State, Penny Morgan will highlight changing climate in the U.S. northern Rockies and implications for forest fire extent and severity. Drawing on recent research about the past, present and future, she’ll highlight some of the challenges of living with fire in a rapidly changing world.

Demystifying LANDFIRE's Biophysical Settings Descriptions and Models

BpS descriptions are being reviewed now and for the next few months because vegetation changes and new science opens up missed opportunities and provides more accurate information. There are corrections to be made to the original descriptions, delivery methods are getting better, and modeling software is continually improving.

2nd International Smoke Symposium

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The 2nd International Smoke Symposium will bring together researchers from the atmospheric sciences, the ecological sciences, mathematicians, computer sciences, climatologists, social scientists, health professionals, smoke responders and others to discuss the complex issues of wildland fire smoke and identify knowledge gaps and opportunities for innovation and develop

Job Opportunity - Natural Resource Specialist 3

As the designated expert within the Wildlife Program this position provides statewide fire management and consultative services on wildlife areas including fire dependent fish and wildlife habitat restoration and maintenance using prescribed (Rx) fire.