Promoting Fire Ecology Research, Education, and Management

The Association for Fire Ecology is an international organization dedicated to improving the knowledge and use of fire in land management. We are scientists, educators, students, managers, practitioners, policymakers, and interested citizens helping to shape the emerging profession and growing field of fire ecology.

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New! Checkout our new webpage with resources to learn more about cultural fire. This page is especially helpful for those who wish to develop respectful and equitable relationships with Indigenous fire practitioners, researchers, and tribal communities.

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AFE News and Updates Posts

Mentoring Futures Program: Applications Being Accepted until May 10

Look to the future and join our new mentoring program as a mentee or mentor!

Call for Proposals - Join us in Santa Fe!

Submit your proposal today!

Braiding Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science

Report outlines a new approach to forest stewardship–one that “braids together” Indigenous knowledge and Western science to conserve and restore more resilient forestlands

Feb 22 Webinar with Sarah McCaffrey

Join us for our next partner webinar: Reflections from 20 years Examining the Social Dynamics of Fire Management

2023 AFE Photo Contest Winners!

Congratulations to the 2023 AFE Photo Contest Winners!

2022 and 2023 AFE Awards Celebration

Congratulations to our 2022 and 2023 awardees who we celebrated in Monterey!

2023 AFE Photo Contest

We’re holding a photo contest in conjunction with the 2023 Fire Congress!

2024 JFSP Funding Opportunity Announcements

The 2024 Joint Fire Science Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements is now open.

Fire Shapes the World

Check out this new book, recently published by the Yosemite Conservancy, Fire Shapes the World.

Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Read AFE’s statement on Traditional Ecological Knowldge.

fire ecology podcast

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Episode 27: The impact of UAS aerial ignition on prescribed fire: a case study in multiple ecoregions of Texas and Louisiana

Brett Lawrence discusses the use and impact of UAS aerial ignition during prescribed fire operations over multiple years.

Upcoming EVENTs

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May 30

Partner Webinar: Building resilient territories in the context of extreme wildfires

Join us for the next Partner Webinar with Fantina Tedim, Building resilient territories in the context of extreme wildfires

Nov 18

4th Southwest Fire Ecology Conference

Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and engage in stimulating discussions that will shape the future of fire ecology in this region.

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LATEST JOB POSTINGS

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AFE Communications and Program Assistant

AFE is seeking a Communications and Program Assistant to focus on science communication, outreach, and program management.

Fuels Project Manager, Mt. Adams Resource Stewards

Mt. Adams Resource Stewards (MARS) is seeking an individual to oversee the planning and implementation of fuels management projects in support of community fire management in western Klickitat County.

PhD Research Assistant, Public perceptions of Wildfire Crisis Strategy in the Enchanted Circle, NM

Opportunity for a PhD Position in Fire Effects at Texas Tech University

M.S. Position, Fire Effects in the Texas Panhandle, Texas Tech University

Opportunity for a M.S. Position in Fire Effects at Texas Tech University

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