Prescribed Fire and Wetlands Panel Discussion webinar

When:
December 12, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
2024-12-12T11:00:00-05:00
2024-12-12T12:30:00-05:00
Where:
online
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Northern Research Station

Wetlands are the forgotten sibling of the prescribed fire world. While upland ecosystems across the Eastern U.S. have received significant attention for their fire-dependency, wetlands—characterized by their more episodic encounters with fire—rarely receive equitable fire management investments.

Fire managers face unique challenges in these environments, where hydric soils, muck, and dense vegetation can prolong smoke production, encourage smoldering, and hinder vehicle access. As a result, fire-dependent wetlands nationwide have suffered, leading to declines in numerous plant and animal species.

The Forest Service’s Northern Research Station will hold a Prescribed Fire and Wetlands panel discussion webinar on December 12th from 11 am to 12:30 pm ET.

In this Fueling Collaboration panel discussion, we will explore the role of fire in various wetland ecosystems and examine the challenges and opportunities associated with its use. Join us as we hear from scientists, land managers, and biologists working in pocosins, marshes, swamps, bogs, and isolated wetlands.

To take part in this program, register at Meeting Registration – Zoom