Read "Long-term forest understory recovery and tradeoffs in response to prescribed fire return interval" in the #FireEcology Journal #SNFECO https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42408-026-00532-1
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Want to learn more about fire severity and Baker cypress? Read a recent research highlight on "Complex effects of fire severity of a serotinous conifer" fireecology.org/journal-news... (1/2)
Read "Quantifying understory fuel structure and biomass using coupled terrestrial lidar scanning, close-range photogrammetry, and field sampling" in the #FireEcology Journal #SNFECO https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42408-026-00503-6
NEW EPISODE of #FireEcology Chats! Peter Breigenzer and Jay Wason discuss using terrestrial lidar (TLS) to better understand how forest cover influences understory temperature, relative humidity, and dead fuel moisture in mesic forests in the northeast US #SNFECO fireecology.org/feco-podcast/ep101
Read "Repeat terrestrial laser scanning for documenting and monitoring prescribed fire efficacy" in the #FireEcology Journal #SNFECO https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42408-026-00498-0
Reminder that the call for proposals for the Beneficial Fire Summit is OPEN! 🔥Proposals for special sessions, workshops and meetings, events and activities, and oral and poster presentations are being reviewed on a rolling basis https://beneficialfiresummit.org/call-for-proposals/
Read "Can governance networks restore forest landscapes? An examination of nonfederal partners in implementation of the wildfire crisis strategy" in the #FireEcology Journal #SNFECO https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42408-026-00523-2
Each year, the Association for Fire Ecology celebrates the accomplishments of exceptional individuals in the field of fire ecology and management. 🔥We are accepting awards nominations until September 1 - see https://fireecology.org/award-nominations for more details on how to nominate someone!
Read "Impacts of wildfires and prescribed fires on mercury cycling and exposure: a global bibliometric analysis and scientific response-lag evaluation" in the #FireEcology Journal #SNFECO https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42408-026-00529-w
Check out the Fire Learning Network's new TREX Guidebook! https://firenetworks.org/resource/trex-guidebook-considerations-for-planning-a-prescribed-fire-training-exchange/
Read "High-severity fire increases seed predation of non-fir tree species in a California mixed-conifer forest" by Victoria E. Mattsson, Nina E. Venuti, Andrew M. Latimer, and Derek J. N. Young in the #FireEcology Journal #SNFECO https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42408-026-00525-0
This quarter's member-only newsletter comes out later this week - join AFE today to receive the AFE Edition as well as the many other benefits AFE members enjoy! fireecology.org/joinrenew
Read "Piñon pine and juniper seedling regeneration persists at burned edges but remains limited two decades after large wildfires" by Jamie Woolet and Camille Stevens-Rumann in the #FireEcology Journal #SNFECO https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42408-026-00535-y
JFSP has released its FY2027 Notice of Funding Opportunity, open through September 17 🔥Learn more: https://www.firescience.gov/ords/prd/jf_jfsp/r/jfspublic/jfsp-funding-announcements1
Read "Fire shifts the structure and dynamics of woody plant communities in a Mediterranean coastal dune ecosystem" by André F. Mira, Nagore G. Medina, Sergio Chozas, Raquel Divieso, Juan Castro-Rivadeneyra, Mari Cruz Díaz-Barradas, and Joaquín Hortal in #FireEcology #SNFECO https://ow.ly/lRZQ50ZmYr9
The call for proposals for the Beneficial Fire Summit is OPEN until September 1! 🔥For more details about proposals for special sessions, workshops and meetings, community events and activities, and oral and poster presentations, visit https://beneficialfiresummit.org/call-for-proposals/
Read "Spatio-temporal considerations enhance forest fire prediction in Fujian Province" by Rongyu Ni, Zhangwen Su, Wei Guo, Man Huang, Jinwen Zhang, Wenlong Wang, and Futao Guo in the #FireEcology Journal #SNFECO https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42408-026-00531-2
NEW EPISODE of #FireEcology Chats! 🔥In our 100th (!) episode, Kaili Brande discusses how bark can provide protection from fire in Californian oaks #SNFECO Listen here: https://fireecology.org/feco-podcast/ep100
Read "Pre-disturbance dominance, not fire alone, determines the success of an invasive alien plant species" by Larissa Carrara, Amanda C. Stuermer, Dieison A. Moi, Roger P. Mormul, Adrián Lázaro-Lobo, and Bruno R. S. Figueiredo in #FireEcology #SNFECO https://ow.ly/Omvt50ZlOSy
Our July newsletter will be out later this week! 🔥Make sure you get AFE's newsletters delivered to your inbox by subscribing at https://fireecology.org/email
Read "War, climate change, and land use shape wildfire dynamics in Ukraine, 2001–2024" by Anastasiia Zymaroieva, Serhii Sydorenko, Olha Kunakh, Jens-Christian Svenning, and Olexander Zhukov in the #FireEcology Journal #SNFECO https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42408-026-00527-y
NEW EPISODE of #FireEcology Chats! 🔥Kyle Merriam discusses how fire suppression affects species like Baker cypress #SNFECO Listen here: https://fireecology.org/feco-podcast/ep99
Read "Complex effects of fire severity on a serotinous conifer" by Kyle E. Merriam and Kirsten M. Bovee in the #FireEcology Journal #SNFECO https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42408-026-00489-1
We stand with the wildland fire community to remember, honor, and mourn those who have died in the line of duty. July 2 is National Wildland Firefighter day, and we honor all of the members of the wildland firefighting community today and every day.
Our hearts are with our wildland firefighters community this week ❤️🩹 Mental health resources: fusee.org/mental-healt... WFF resources: wffoundation.org/mental-health
Read "Whispers of wildfire: using eDNA metabarcoding to decipher effects of megafires on watershed biodiversity" in the #FireEcology Journal! And, check out an awesome illustration by author Laura Hauck of "Edna," an eDNA Laboratory mascot!
Learn more about the Student Association for Fire Ecology and how to establish a chapter at your college or university here: https://fireecology.org/safe-chapters
Read "From risk perception to readiness: understanding US wildfire preparedness drivers" by Dominic Kyei, William Donner, Arlett S. Lomeli, and Dean Kyne in the #FireEcology Journal #SNFECO https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42408-026-00467-7
What a fantastic time supporting the 2026 North American Forest Ecology Workshop last week in Missoula, Montana! We are grateful for the co-hosts: University of Montana, Rocky Mountain Research Station, USDA Forest Service, and Blackfoot Challenge and all of the work by the NAFEW Planning Committee.
Read "A LiDAR framework to characterise elevated and canopy firebrand fuels for fire prediction models" in the #FireEcology Journal #SNFECO https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42408-026-00524-1
