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Mentoring Futures Program: Applications Being Accepted until May 10
Mentoring Futures Program: Applications Being Accepted until May 10

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

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Call for Proposals - Join us in Santa Fe!
Call for Proposals - Join us in Santa Fe!

Submit your proposal today!

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Braiding Indigenous Knowledge and Western Science
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

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Feb 22 Webinar with Sarah McCaffrey
Feb 22 Webinar with Sarah McCaffrey

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

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2023 AFE Photo Contest Winners!
2023 AFE Photo Contest Winners!

Congratulations to the 2023 AFE Photo Contest Winners!

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2022 and 2023 AFE Awards Celebration
2022 and 2023 AFE Awards Celebration

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

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2023 AFE Photo Contest
2023 AFE Photo Contest

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

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2024 JFSP Funding Opportunity Announcements
2024 JFSP Funding Opportunity Announcements

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

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Fire Shapes the World
Fire Shapes the World

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

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Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Read AFE’s statement on Traditional Ecological Knowldge.

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Calling All Fire Artists!
Calling All Fire Artists!

Help us design the next AFE t-shirt, which will be available online and at the Fire Congress for purchase.

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Accepting Nominations for 2023 AFE Awards
Accepting Nominations for 2023 AFE Awards

Help us recognize leaders in the field of fire ecology and management by submitting a nomination for an AFE Award in 2023!

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Fire Congress Call for Proposals Opens
Fire Congress Call for Proposals Opens

The Call for Proposals for the 2023 Fire Congress is now open.

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Congrats to the 2022 AFE Award Winners!
Congrats to the 2022 AFE Award Winners!

Congratulations to the 2022 AFE Award Winners!

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Congratulations 2022 Certified Wildland Fire Professionals
Congratulations 2022 Certified Wildland Fire Professionals

Congratulations to the individuals who were certified in 2022 through AFE’s Wildland Fire Professional Certification Program!

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Support AFE on #GivingTuesday
Support AFE on #GivingTuesday

November 29 is #GivingTuesday and the start of AFE's End-of-Year Giving Campaign. There are several ways you can support our organization on this global day of giving!

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National Prescribed Fire Implementation and Insurance Survey
National Prescribed Fire Implementation and Insurance Survey

RVCC and its partners at Colorado State University, University of Michigan, the Fire Learning Network, and the Watershed Research and Training Center are launching a national survey to gather information about prescribed fire implementation capacity, insurance access and barriers.

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Film Review: Elemental
Film Review: Elemental

The Association for Fire Ecology shares a review of the film “Elemental” to facilitate a more nuanced understanding of the wildfire topics discussed in the film.

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Accepting Nominations for 2022 AFE Awards
Accepting Nominations for 2022 AFE Awards

Help us recognize leaders in the field of fire ecology and management by submitting a nomination for an AFE Award in 2022!

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IN MEMORIAM: Jan van Wagtendonk
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.

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A Tribute to Steve Arno
A Tribute to Steve Arno

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

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In Memoriam: Lee Neuenschwander
In Memoriam: Lee Neuenschwander

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

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

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Letter Requesting Reconsideration of the 90-day Prescribed Fire Pause
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.

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Add Your Signature to Letter Requesting Reconsideration of the 90-day Prescribed Fire Pause
Add Your Signature to Letter Requesting Reconsideration of the 90-day Prescribed Fire Pause

On behalf of our members, the Association for Fire Ecology has written a letter asking the USFS Chief to reconsider the blanket pause for prescribed fire on national forest lands. AFE members who agree with this letter can add their signature to letter until June 5.

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Fire Across Boundaries Conference: Call for Proposals Open
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.

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Mentoring Futures Program: Applications Now Being Accepted
Mentoring Futures Program: Applications Now Being Accepted

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

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Congrats to the 2021 AFE Award Winners!
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!

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Fire Congress: Join us Online November 30-Dec 3
Fire Congress: Join us Online November 30-Dec 3

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

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Fire Congress: Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities
Fire Congress: Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities

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

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AFE’s journal, Fire Ecology, publishes peer-reviewed articles on all ecological and management aspects relating to wildland fire. Freely access journal articles and get details about submitting a manuscript.