Science to Support Post-Fire Restoration

Forest Service Research and Development

February 17, 2026 at 1pm ET

Forest Service Research and Development is proud to announce an upcoming series of virtual Deep Dive Panel Discussions intended for fire, fuels and land managers on critical topics associated with fuels and fire management. These panel discussions will provide big picture and synthetic looks at the current state of knowledge and management considerations. Each panel is comprised of expert practitioners and researchers. Sessions will be 90 minutes in length and recorded. Pre-registration is required.

Panelists:

Stephen Calkins, Burned Area Reforestation Planner - Washington Station Department of Natural Resources

Morris Johnson, Research Fire Ecologist - Pacific Northwest Research Station

Bryce Richardson, Research Geneticist - Rocky Mountain Research Station

Kyle Rodman, Research Scientist - Northern Arizona University

Kimberley Davis, Research Ecologist – Rocky Mountain Research Station