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In the News: Wildfire-Driven Forest Conversion in Western North American Landscapes (academic.oup.com)

07/08/2020

Following high-severity fire, forest recovery may be compromised by lack of tree seed sources, warmer and drier postfire climate, or short-interval reburning. A potential outcome of the loss of resilience is the conversion of the prefire forest to a different forest type or nonforest vegetation.

Safety tips for foraging for morel mushrooms in Swan Lake Fire scar, Kenai, Alaska

07/07/2020

For many, foraging for morel mushrooms in old fire scars is a favorite activity. Fire scars can pose safety issues, like tripping hazards, falling trees, and hidden ash pits. For a morel hunting experience you'll remember, follow these safety tips while exploring in fire scars.

Training in the era of COVID-19 (www.nps.gov)

07/01/2020

With COVID-19 preventing non-essential travel and large gatherings, the National Park Service had to find another way to deliver training to resource advisors this year.

Minimizing the effects of wildfire smoke during COVID-19 (www.usfa.fema.gov)

07/01/2020

Wildfire smoke occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic can increase susceptibility to the virus and other infections by causing irritation to the respiratory system, resulting in altered immune function.

No one goes it alone

06/30/2020

To the firefighters on the line – you are not alone. The interagency wildland fire management community is working to support you this season.

Department of the Interior bison seal set against green mountainous background.

New Additions to National Park Service Fire and Aviation Team (www.nps.gov)

06/26/2020

The fire and aviation management program at the National Park Service regional office supporting Arizona, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming has brought on several new staff in the last couple months.

Bear dogs keeping firefighters safe in Alaska (akfireinfo.com)

06/16/2020

This week the Alaska Interagency Incident Management Team is deploying Karelian bear dogs and their handlers to aid firefighters with this task. These wildlife service dogs are trained to reduce human-wildlife conflicts, keeping crews and supplies safe, and bears wild.

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In the News: Wildfire-Driven Forest Conversion in Western North American Landscapes (academic.oup.com)

Safety tips for foraging for morel mushrooms in Swan Lake Fire scar, Kenai, Alaska

Training in the era of COVID-19 (www.nps.gov)

Minimizing the effects of wildfire smoke during COVID-19 (www.usfa.fema.gov)

No one goes it alone

New Additions to National Park Service Fire and Aviation Team (www.nps.gov)

Bear dogs keeping firefighters safe in Alaska (akfireinfo.com)

Nevada sees increase in human-caused wildfires (www.blm.gov)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service firefighters join honor guard ranks

In the News: After the “Big One” Podcast (www.swfireconsortium.org)

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