It's webinar season & the Missoula Fire Sciences Lab's seminar series is back! Find the evolving list of presentations and register here: buff.ly/qxTDuVN

The science of how organizations, and the people within these, learn is a relatively new field of study. Organizational learning implies not only the acquisition of knowledge, but the use of that knowledge by employees to improve practices. Visit the Hot Topic page to learn more: buff.ly/QL0HSpO

RMRS Forest Service Research and Development presents a series of Deep Dive Panel Discussions intended for fire, fuels, and land managers on critical topics associated with fuels and fire management. Register here:

One of our priority topics last year was training & workforce development. We engaged in activities to build capacity in the region, including: Fire & Fuels Monitoring Training, Perspectives - Preparing the Next Generation through Student Fire Associations, & Behave7 Webinars. buff.ly/c7PNzen

How effective are landscape scale fuel treatments? Today we're revisiting this brief, published in collaboration with the Rocky Mountain Research Station. Read the full publication on our website: buff.ly/JFbHILd

Find our January newsletter in your inbox now! This edition includes a 2025 recap, NAFEW call for presentations, and more. Read it & subscribe here: buff.ly/KqmpsES

Organizers of the North American Forest Ecology Workshop are now seeking submissions for oral and poster presentations. The deadline to submit abstracts is February 2nd. Also note that registration is open, register now before the price increases on February 25th! Learn more: buff.ly/OmmIfLI

One more look back at our year, Spotify Wrapped style. It was a good one! Here's to continuing the momentum into 2026!

Happy Holidays! Thanks to all who have supported our work in the past year. Here's to more good collaboration and knowledge sharing in 2026!

A new webinar recording is now available on our website! Watch "Site conditions constrain the influence of fire on regeneration of whitebark pine" buff.ly/vppL2VE

Early bird registration for "Adapting Together" closes December 31st, and the poster submission deadline is this Friday! Register now or visit the website to learn more: buff.ly/an21EfL

We had a whirlwind of a week at the Association of Fire Ecology 2025 Fire Congress. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth, to all the great event speakers, and for all of the good conversations and learning.

We had a great time at the Montana Prescribed Fire Council annual meeting in Miles City this week! There are some exciting plans on the horizon for prescribed fire in Montana, stay tuned! buff.ly/bP5mGJQ

Find our November newsletter in your inbox! In this edition: upcoming meetings in the region, our AFE Fire Congress plans, and new monitoring resources. Read it or subscribe here: buff.ly/o1nAykM

Curious about big sagebrush fire ecology and management? Visit our Hot Topic page on the subject to find curated resources: buff.ly/nKeUaEq

A story map, produced by @firesciencegov, highlights the real-world impacts & accomplishments from the FSEN. Our section focuses on the Risk-Informed Wildfire Management hot topic page we developed as a rapid response to a request from the Rocky Mountain Research Station.

Mark your calendars for a joint webinar, presented with the Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation, on November 18th at 12pm MST. Josh Beisel will present findings from his work studying Whitebark pine ecology within the treeline ecotone of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, MT/ID. buff.ly/Zj2y2bC

Join us and our fellow exchanges for a special session and fire circle at the International Fire Ecology & Management Congress in New Orleans! In addition to these presentations, we'll be at the exhibit hall with a booth all week. Learn more about our AFE plans here: buff.ly/DJdZLbo

Last week, we attended the Whitebark Pine Conference. It was great to connect with a new audience & learn more about the 5-needle pines. Managers and scientists are engaged in important research and restoration across the region & beyond. Check out our Hot Topic page on the subject: buff.ly/ge9KGtT

Find our October 2025 Newsletter in your inboxes now! In this edition, details about an upcoming webinar we are jointly hosting with the Whitebark Pine Foundation on November 18th. Read the newsletter here: buff.ly/rajStDX

Sign up for RX-310 and get full access to the 2025 AFE Fire Congress in New Orleans! This NWCG fire ecology training course gives wildland fire managers & practitioners access to the latest fire and fuels science while connecting with other professionals. Learn more and register: buff.ly/KmYGM1z

Have questions about aspen restoration & management in the Northern Rockies? Check out our Hot Topic page on the subject, developed in partnership with Grand Teton NP. buff.ly/uhhaKrA

Did you know wildfires burn more rangeland than forest? We collaborated with 8 other JFSP exchanges to produce a storymap about rangeland wildfires. Visit our website to explore it: buff.ly/ULxbMA3

Some big news in our region! U of I is awarded $1.4M to advance wildfire research and graduate education. The program will train future fire scientists to help solve our wildfire crises.

September newsletter is out now! Find our newly published 2024 @firescience.gov Field Trip Summary, recent research briefs, and more. Read it or subscribe here: buff.ly/wkRWjsG

Women in Wildland Fire Training available October 23–26th, at Lubrecht Experimental Forest (MT). Applications are due by September 24th. This training is for those new to wildland fire careers, offering mentorship, and foundational skills in an inclusive environment. Learn more: buff.ly/RTpajjz

The Joint Fire Science Program's Notice of Funding is open for just two more weeks, until September 18th. If you submit a proposal for research in or including the Northern Rockies region, please reach out to us to discuss science delivery options and a letter of support: buff.ly/UnfMutN

Mark your calendars for this month's LANDFIRE office hour, Wednesday August 27th at 11a MT. This month Paul Corrigan, USFS Smoke and RAWS Coordinator will present "FUEL + (LAND)FIRE = SMOKE" Learn more: buff.ly/mdKLL1c

Prescribed fire is an important tool for management of many ecosystems, but often there is a gap between desired and actual useage. We spoke to individuals representing three different perspectives on this issue, exploring the barriers to implementing prescribed fire in the region. buff.ly/KzxQyWO

Are you a scientist wanting to learn how to make science more impactful? Join the @IWJVbirds workshop introducing the Technical Transfer Framework - a tool for effective communication and supporting land managers integrating science into their work. buff.ly/hW9bQYP

Our August newsletter is out now! If you're not already subscribed, you can sign up and read our past editions here: buff.ly/IFuX2Xo

Did you know there are nine experimental forests and demonstration areas within the Northern Rockies region? Explore our Experimental Forest webpage to learn more about each of these nine areas. buff.ly/R5T9ZVf

Don't forget about LANDFIRE office hours this week! This month's session will be Wednesday at 11am MST, "How LANDFIRE Uses Image-Based Modeling to Map Vegetation and Update Fuels" with speaker Daryn Dockter. Learn more: buff.ly/mAnjXwr

Catch the latest edition of the TK & Fire Newsletter, featuring the work of Monroe Fox. Read the July edition and subscribe to future updates on our website. buff.ly/87YqxYy

Check out the Effects of Repeated Fire Hot Topic page. Understanding the potential impacts of previous fires on the characteristics of subsequent fires is important in informing land management decisions, developing fuel management strategies, and allocating fire-fighting resources. buff.ly/Pvm77rL

Have you seen the Wildland Fire Resources Library yet? This library is a centralized hub for the wildland fire community, providing access to valuable resources, opportunities, and information. buff.ly/41VtQyn #FireScience

#FireCon2025 is less than 6 months away! 🔥Submit your oral presentation abstracts by Tuesday JULY 15TH 💡See afefirecongress.org/call-for-oral-presentations for more information and submission guidelines!

July newsletter is in your inbox! This month's edition includes a new video from JFSP explaining the Fire Science Exchange Network - and more! Watch the video here: buff.ly/z8hslSv

The JFSP Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements are now open! Proposals are due Sept. 18th. If you are applying to do research in the Northern Rockies we strongly encourage you to reach out to us for a letter of support via this link: buff.ly/b6hXdPj

Today marks the start of Week of Remembrance, a chance to honor wildland firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while encouraging critical discussions that reinforce lessons learned. Find more resources from the NWCG: buff.ly/zJ0fdkG

Join LANDFIRE & Matt Reeves (@usfs_rmrs) on June 25th at 11MST for a webinar on applying rangeland tools for fire and fuel management, including using data to help guide discussions about fuel treatment options, with emphasis on targeted grazing in non-forest habitats.

In June 2023, land managers, scientists, students, and communicators convened at the Magruder Ranger Station between the Selway Bitterroot and the Frank Church River of No Return to discuss fire in the wilderness. Revisit those conversations here: buff.ly/gOCQHr8

Our June newsletter is out in the world! This edition includes an ITC recap, Behave7 webinar recordings, and more. Check your inbox or view it here: buff.ly/l5TN84G

Check out our Risk Informed Wildfire Management page. The Hot Topic page pulls together research, tools, and other information related to wildfire risk analysis, risk management, and decision support. It was developed in partnership with the USFS RMRS. Discover more by visiting: buff.ly/azpSBbI

We had a great time at the Intertribal Timber Council Symposium this week, including an awesome field trip on Wednesday! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to learn about the JFSP network and talk about fire and fuels management. #NationalIndianTimberSymposium

We're excited to be at the Annual National Indian Timber Symposium in Missoula, MT all week! If you're attending the symposium, be sure to stop by our table and say hello 👋

FireScience.gov recently highlighted research funded by JFSP on the impacts of prescribed fire on drought resilience of Ponderosa Pine and Douglas-Fir. We hosted a webinar on this study in March and the recording is still available on our website: buff.ly/yDkmTXh

Join us in Hamilton this Friday for a screening of The Fire Problem documentary and panel discussion! It's guaranteed to be a good evening 🔥 buff.ly/KG1xXxW

As we head into fire season, now might be a good time to revisit our Wildland Firefighter Health Series. Professionals and agency leaders shared current science, knowledge, and tools available to support wildland firefighter physical and mental health. buff.ly/MWVognp

Don't forget to register for our webinars on the Behave7 fire modeling system this week! We will discuss how Behave v7 differs from BehavePlus v6. These webinars are aimed at different users so check the details to see which is best suited for you. Register here: buff.ly/gC5Brzv