What is NRFSN? Watch this new promo video to learn more about what we do youtu.be/MwXczk4EgCE

Curious to learn more about climate & disturbance interactions in the Northern Rockies? Check out our Hot Topic page on the subject, featuring curated resources: buff.ly/lbjyUlh

Inaugural Northern Rockies Fire Student Summit in the books! Students from UM SAFE, U of I SAFE, MSU & SKC joined us at Lubrecht Experimental Forest for two full days of learning & burning. It was great to see students from across the region network and learn from each other.

Missoula Fire Lab Seminar Series is back! This fall, the series will center on fire weather and meteorology. Tune in for presentations related to fire weather phenomena, prescribed burn windows, climatology, wind patterns, fire danger, and more. buff.ly/sGYSLjl

Tomorrow & Wednesday, tune in at 9 am MT to learn more about Behave7. Behave7 is a complete redesign and overhaul of BehavePlus v6. Behave7 was first released in May 2024 and is still in active development. Find both events here: buff.ly/KNW8u2x

Find the "Federal wildfire recovery assistance database user guide" on our website now. The recovery database was created to assist recovery leaders who have some level of experience with federal recovery programs & is currently housed by FAC Net. buff.ly/UeSYYEx

Our latest research brief explores how fire and site conditions govern the presence and abundance of juvenile whitebark pine and co-occurring tree species. Read it here: buff.ly/cCfH1TU

Post-fire vegetation recovery is a growing field of concern as larger wildfires impact more of the landscape. Understanding the patterns of natural tree regeneration can have large impacts on how and where managers prioritize post-fire management actions. buff.ly/0avQg9Q

Tune in on Sept. 17th at 5pm MT to hear ecologist Winslow Hansen and environmental historian Stephen Pyne discuss what it will take to restore a more balanced relationship with fire: buff.ly/3kr0eFd

Find our September newsletter in your inbox now! In this edition: new research brief, JFSP NOFO deadline, Native Plant Directory, & more! Read it or subscribe: buff.ly/BdfXzR0

As we emerge from a smoky summer, our latest research brief examines prescribed fire and net smoke emissions. While prescribed fire has many proven benefits for forest & fire management, reducing smoke emissions may not be one of them: buff.ly/zehnpO8

If you live in or near Missoula, consider attending the Plum Creek Lecture series. The sessions are open to the public & explore the connections between forests, water, wildfire, and climate through presentations from leading scientists across the West. buff.ly/zCsvdIL

Curious to learn more about @firesciencegov? Check out their latest progress report and explore the role NRFSN plays in the broader collaborative: buff.ly/kQ0CIZ6

NOFO deadline is one month from today! JFSP is accepting applications until September 17th. Are you submitting a proposal for research that will improve fire and fuels management in the Northern Rockies? Reach out to us for a letter of support: buff.ly/tkoe5qm

Find our August Newsletter in your inbox now! This edition features post-fire community resources, University of Idaho NWCG course details, and more. Read it or subscribe here: nrfirescience.org/newsletter…

Smoke season is here for the Northern Rockies region & beyond. Explore resources on our recorded media database, or these EPA fact sheets on wildfire smoke & health: buff.ly/vLnLo2j

Tune in on August 5th at 11am MST, this webinar will cover case studies that show how focusing first on building trust and relationships leads to sustained partnerships that are capable of making fundamental change in how we live and work with fire. buff.ly/hnZuSo1

Wildland firefighters experience a range of stressors, which can lead to short and long-term health effects. The impacts of these health concerns are starting to receive increased attention. Explore the Hot Topic on our website: buff.ly/SX2Es8Y

Join Dr. Susan Prichard next week for LANDFIRE office hours, discussing LANDFIRE FCCS: fuel characteristics for fire and smoke decision support. Register here: buff.ly/zLStaqv

Find our July newsletter in your inbox now! Not subscribed yet? Do that on our website: buff.ly/RNLGM8d