Applying innovative science and technology to on-the-ground natural resource management

The National Center for Landscape Fire Analysis, a program in the College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana, Missoula, links scientific and technological developments with wildland fire and land management. Since 2001, the Center has developed applications, technology, and research to help natural resource managers. The Center develops applications to help managers access and use data more efficiently; conducts research to characterize fire and fuels; provides direct incident support; and offers classes, trainings, and other learning opportunities to develop a highly skilled current and future fire workforce.

Casey Teske will present her research discussing the "Interactions of Fire-on-Fire' at the Fire Lab Thursday, November 29th from 11:00am-12:00pm (MST).

Several members of the Fire Center staff are currently working in Florida. They are measuring fuels, both pre-fire and post-fire, utilizing the Terrestrial Laser Scanner.

They are also involved in prescribed fire operations. These activities are part of a national effort called RxCadre,

A web-based database resource system, developed by the NCLFA, used to track all smokejumper activity.

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