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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IN MEMORIAM: Jan van Wagtendonk

A tribute to Jan van Wagtendonk, founding AFE member and past AFE President, Fire Ecology editor, and Biswell Lifetime Achievement Award Winner.

A Tribute to Steve Arno

A tribute to Steve Arno, past Biswell Award Winner and long time champion for fire ecology and management.

In Memoriam: Lee Neuenschwander

Colleagues remember Lee Neuenschwander and his many contributions to fire ecology and management.

Save the Date: 10th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress

Save the date for the 10th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress being held in California, USA.

Letter Requesting Reconsideration of the 90-day Prescribed Fire Pause

On behalf of our co-signing members, the Association for Fire Ecology has sent a letter asking the USFS Chief to reconsider the blanket pause for prescribed fire on national forest lands.

Fire Across Boundaries Conference: Call for Proposals Open

The Call for Proposals is now open, with opportunities for in-person and virtual presentations at the Fire Across Boundaries conference.

Mentoring Futures Program: Applications Now Being Accepted

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

Congrats to the 2021 AFE Award Winners!

We enjoyed recognizing several awardees online during the plenary sessions at the 9th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress. Congratulations all!

Fire Congress: Join us Online November 30-Dec 3

Become an exhibitor or sponsor at the Fire Congress this fall!

Fire Congress: Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities

Become an exhibitor or sponsor at the Fire Congress this fall!

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Classic Reprints and Actions to Correct D&I Issues

AFE and Fire Ecology were recently made aware of issues concerning the journal’s classic reprints, and our Journal Committee and the Diversity and Inclusivity Committee are working together to address these concerns.

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Episode 17: Prescribed fire limits wildfire severity without altering ecological importance for birds

Co-authors Quresh Latif, Victoria Saab, and Jonathan Dudley share results of a nine year study that assessed avian relationships with prescribed fire and wildfire.

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Fire Ecology Across Boundaries: Connecting Science and Management

Oct 4

Oct 4, 2022 – Oct 7, 2022

Fire Ecology Across Boundaries: Connecting Science and Management

Oct 4, 2022 – Oct 7, 2022

This conference focuses on connecting fire ecology research and management across geographic and disciplinary boundaries, with opportunities for in-person or virtual participation.

Oct 4, 2022 – Oct 7, 2022

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Fire Management Officer, Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Wildland Fire Branch

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC)'s Wildland Fire Branch (CZOF) has an exciting job opportunity for a GS-12/13 Interdisciplinary: Fire Management Officer.

Fire Fiscal Analyst, FA1, Washington State Department of Natural Resources

The Department of Natural Resources is looking for a driven individual to join their team as a Fire Fiscal Analyst, FA1 in the Southeast Region.

Fiscal Technician Lead, Washington State Department of Natural Resources

The Department of Natural Resources is looking for a driven individual to join their team as a Fiscal Technician Lead in the Southeast Region.

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SAFE / Student Highlights

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Wayne Harrison Memorial Scholarship Recipients

AFE is pleased to award three students with the Wayne Harrison Memorial Scholarship in 2021.

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