Promoting Fire Ecology Research, Education, and Management

The Association for Fire Ecology is an international organization dedicated to improving the knowledge and use of fire in land management. We are scientists, educators, students, managers, practitioners, policymakers, and interested citizens helping to shape the emerging profession and growing field of fire ecology.

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Feb 22 Webinar with Sarah McCaffrey

Join us for our next partner webinar: Reflections from 20 years Examining the Social Dynamics of Fire Management

2023 AFE Photo Contest Winners!

Congratulations to the 2023 AFE Photo Contest Winners!

2022 and 2023 AFE Awards Celebration

Congratulations to our 2022 and 2023 awardees who we celebrated in Monterey!

2023 AFE Photo Contest

We’re holding a photo contest in conjunction with the 2023 Fire Congress!

2024 JFSP Funding Opportunity Announcements

The 2024 Joint Fire Science Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements is now open.

Fire Shapes the World

Check out this new book, recently published by the Yosemite Conservancy, Fire Shapes the World.

Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Read AFE’s statement on Traditional Ecological Knowldge.

Calling All Fire Artists!

Help us design the next AFE t-shirt, which will be available online and at the Fire Congress for purchase.

Accepting Nominations for 2023 AFE Awards

Help us recognize leaders in the field of fire ecology and management by submitting a nomination for an AFE Award in 2023!

Fire Congress Call for Proposals Opens

The Call for Proposals for the 2023 Fire Congress is now open.

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2023 Outstanding Associate Editor

Congratulations to Becky Kerns for being awarded 2023 Outstanding Associate Editor for Fire Ecology.

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Episode 27: The impact of UAS aerial ignition on prescribed fire: a case study in multiple ecoregions of Texas and Louisiana

Brett Lawrence discusses the use and impact of UAS aerial ignition during prescribed fire operations over multiple years.

Upcoming EVENTs

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Nov 18

4th Southwest Fire Ecology Conference

Join us for a unique opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and engage in stimulating discussions that will shape the future of fire ecology in this region.

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LATEST JOB POSTINGS

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Fuels Project Manager, Mt. Adams Resource Stewards

Mt. Adams Resource Stewards (MARS) is seeking an individual to oversee the planning and implementation of fuels management projects in support of community fire management in western Klickitat County.

PhD Research Assistant, Public perceptions of Wildfire Crisis Strategy in the Enchanted Circle, NM

Opportunity for a PhD Position in Fire Effects at Texas Tech University

M.S. Position, Fire Effects in the Texas Panhandle, Texas Tech University

Opportunity for a M.S. Position in Fire Effects at Texas Tech University

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SAFE / Student Highlights

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2023 Wayne Harrison Memorial Scholarship Recipients

AFE is pleased to award two students with the Wayne Harrison Memorial Scholarship in 2023.

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