Genesis of an oak-fire science consortium
By: K.W. Grabner, M. C. Stambaugh, R.P. Guyette, D. C. Dey, and G.D. Willson
Edited by: D. C. Dey, M. C. Stambaugh, S.L. Clark, and C. J. Schweitzer
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Abstract
With respect to fire management and practices, one of the most overlooked
regions lies in the middle of the country. In this region there is a critical need for both recognition of fire’s importance and sharing of fire information and expertise. Recently we proposed and were awarded funding by the Joint Fire Science Program to initiate the planning phase for a regional fire consortium. The purpose of the consortium will be to promote the dissemination of fire information across the interior United States and
to identify fire information needs of oak-dominated communities such as woodlands, forests, savannas, and barrens. Geographically, the consortium region will cover: 1) the Interior Lowland Plateau Ecoregion in Illinois, Indiana, central Kentucky and Tennessee; 2) the Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma Ozarks; 3) the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas and Oklahoma; and 4) the Cross Timbers Region in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. This region coincides with the southwestern half of the Central Hardwoods Forest
Region. The tasks of this consortium will be to disseminate fire information, connect fire professionals, and efficiently address fire issues within our region. If supported, the success and the future direction of the consortium will be driven by end-users, their input, and involvement.
Suggested Citation
Grabner, K., Stambaugh, M.C., Guyette, R., Dey, D.C., Willson, G., 2012, Genesis of an oak-fire science consortium, in Proceedings of the 4th Fire in Eastern Oak Forest Conference, Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-102, Springfield, MO, May 17-19, 2011, p. 207-211.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | Genesis of an oak-fire science consortium |
| Year Published | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station |
| Publisher location | Newtown Square, PA |
| Contributing office(s) | Columbia Environmental Research Center |
| Description | 5 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Conference publication |
| Larger Work Title | Proceedings of the 4th Fire in Eastern Oak Forest Conference, Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-102 |
| First page | 207 |
| Last page | 211 |
| Conference Title | 4th Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference |
| Conference Location | Springfield, MO |
| Conference Date | May 17-19, 2011 |
| Country | UNITED STATES |