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Association for Fire Ecology

About
Welcome to AFE
Mission
Fire Ecology
Cultural Fire
TEK Statement
Code of Ethics
Board and Staff
Committees
Bylaws
History
Annual Reports
Membership
Join/Renew
Member Login
Member Directory
Benefits
Fire Interest Groups
Subscribe
donate
Students
SAFE Overview
Studying Fire
National SAFE Officers
SAFE Chapters
Student Webinars
Student and Chapter News
Events
Calendar
Trainings
Webinars
Past Conference Resources
Programs
Awards and Tributes
Certification
Mentoring Futures
Scholarships and Grants
Statements and Position Papers
World of Wildland Fire
Journal
Fire Ecology Journal
Fire Ecology Chats - Podcast
Associate Editors
Resources
AFE News and Updates
Jobs Board
Wildland Fire Links
Photo Gallery
Store
Contact
Search
October 2, 2025
News
Kjersten Peterson
2025 AFE Photo Contest

We’re holding a photo contest in conjunction with the 2025 Fire Congress!

2025 AFE Photo Contest
September 17, 2025
News
Kjersten Peterson
Strengthening Wildfire Resilience: ...

Contribute to an international study on wildfire resilience, which is gathering place-based insights into the opportunities and challenges of building resilience across fire-prone regions worldwide.

Strengthening Wildfire Resilience: International Practices - Survey
September 17, 2025
News
Kjersten Peterson
New Book: A Beautifully Burned Forest

A Beautifully Burned Forest: Learning to Celebrate Severe Forest Fire by Dr. Richard Hutto explores the beauty and ecological importance of severe fire.

New Book: A Beautifully Burned Forest
August 11, 2025
News
Kjersten Peterson
Novel Fire Regimes Issue in Philosophical ...

A recent issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B delves into novel fire regimes under human influence and climate change.

Novel Fire Regimes Issue in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B
August 11, 2025
News
Kjersten Peterson
The Past, Present, and Future of Workforce ...

A recording of The Past, Present, and Future of Workforce Development and Education panel from the 4th Southwest Fire Ecology Conference has been uploaded.

The Past, Present, and Future of Workforce Development and Education Panel Recording
Administrative Director
November 8, 2022

National Prescribed Fire Implementation and Insurance Survey

Administrative Director
November 8, 2022
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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Administrative Director
October 12, 2022

Film Review: Elemental

Administrative Director
October 12, 2022
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.

Tagged: Film, Elemental, Review

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Administrative Director
September 7, 2022

Accepting Nominations for 2022 AFE Awards

Administrative Director
September 7, 2022
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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Administrative Director
August 11, 2022
Tribute

IN MEMORIAM: Jan van Wagtendonk

Administrative Director
August 11, 2022
Tribute
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.

Administrative Director
July 19, 2022
Tribute

A Tribute to Steve Arno

Administrative Director
July 19, 2022
Tribute
A Tribute to Steve Arno

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

Administrative Director
July 14, 2022
News, Tribute

In Memoriam: Lee Neuenschwander

Administrative Director
July 14, 2022
News, Tribute
In Memoriam: Lee Neuenschwander

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

Administrative Director
July 11, 2022
News

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

Administrative Director
July 11, 2022
News
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.

Administrative Director
June 6, 2022
News

Letter Requesting Reconsideration of the 90-day Prescribed Fire Pause

Administrative Director
June 6, 2022
News
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.

Tagged: AFE Statement

Administrative Director
May 31, 2022

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

Administrative Director
May 31, 2022
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.

Tagged: AFE Statement

Administrative Director
March 2, 2022

Fire Across Boundaries Conference: Call for Proposals Open

Administrative Director
March 2, 2022
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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