Reducing Woody Encroachment in Grasslands: A Vulnerability-Based Approach

Did you know that woody encroachment is one of the top two drivers of grassland loss in the Great Plains? Encroachment by species like eastern redcedar reduces forage production by up to 75% in grasslands and can result in consequences to food production, freshwater supply, grassland biodiversity, ranching profitability, and the regulation of wildfire danger,…

Women-in-Fire Prescribed Fire TREX

Niobrara Valley Preserve Johnstown, Nebraska

Join us for twelve days of hands-on burning and learning at The Nature Conservancy’s Niobrara Valley Preserve! We will explore the growing role of women in fire management, conduct prescribed fire operations designed to advance formal qualifications, and engage in workshops and dialogue on fire ecology and effects, communications and outreach, prescribed fire policy and…

Talking Fire Webinar Series: Learning from the Media

Fire practitioners are increasingly involved in working with the media to communicate about fire. Whether covering the aftermath of a destructive wildfire or helping local audiences understand the purpose of prescribed fire, it can be challenging to understand how to work with media outlets to best transmit your message. This webinar series, presented by the…

Loess Hills Cooperative Burn Week

Plymouth and Woodbury Counties, IA

2024-LoessHillsCBW-Announcement Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLQpGJjXGGZFT7hF_5rhjzecMF3FIMGwIgITKBjOXRafiRag/viewform