Wednesday, November 5 |
Overview of Rangeland Fire in the Great Basin Sagebrush Steppe |
Wildfire in the Great Basin and Challenges for the Future: Dr. Rick Miller, Professor Emeritus of Range Ecology and Management, Oregon State University
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Influence of Fire on Sagebrush-Obligate Wildlife in the Great Basin: Dr. Jeff Beck, Associate Professor, Wildlife Habitat Restoration Ecology, University of Wyoming
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Climate, Wildfire, and Great Basin Ecosystems: Dr. Matt Germino, Research Ecologist, US Geological Survey
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Panel: Management Moving Forward—States' Perspectives on Managing Fire and Sagebrush-Steppe Challenges |
Virgil Moore, Director, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
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Leo Drozdoff, Director, Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
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Kathleen Clarke, Director, Utah Public Lands Coordination Office
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Brett Brownscombe, Natural Resource Advisor to Oregon Governor Kitzhaber
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Priorities and Strategies for Sage-grouse Habitat |
A State Director's Perspective: Amy Lueders, BLM Nevada State Director
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Fire: Improving our ability to reduce wildfire and invasive impacts through accelerated partner collaboration: Jeremy Maestas, NRCS Sage Grouse Initiative Technical Lead
Using Resistance and Resilience Concepts to Reduce Impacts of Invasive Annual Grasses and Altered Fire Regimes on the Sagebrush Ecosystem and Greater Sage-Grouse: Dr. Jeanne Chambers, US Forest Service Research Ecologist, Rocky Mountain Research Station
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Conducting Fire and Invasives Assessments to address Wildfire, Invasive Annual Grass, and Conifer Expansion in the Great Basin: Doug Havlina, BLM Fire Ecologist and Fire and Invasive Species Assessment Team Lead
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Panel: Rangeland Fire in the Great Basin—Challenges and Needs from a Field Perspective |
Rosey Thomas, BLM Ely District Manager
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Jose Noriega, US Forest Service Ely District Ranger
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John Kasbohm, Project Leader, Sheldon-Hart National Wildlife Refuge
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Why All This Matters |
Presenter: Dr. John Freemuth, Professor, Department of Public Policy and Administration, Boise State University
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Thursday, November 6 |
The Effects of Rangeland Fire on Sage Grouse: A Fish and Wildlife Service Perspective |
Presenter: Ted Koch, US Fish & Wildlife Service - Nevada State Supervisor
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Before the Fire: Rangeland Mitigation Treatments that Work |
Short-Term Effects of Sagebrush-Steppe Restoration Treatments on Herbaceous Vegetation: the SageSTEP Project: Dr. Jim McIver, Associate Professor of Forestry and Rangelands, Oregon State University
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Effective Treatments: Lance Okeson, BLM Boise Fuels District Specialist
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Decision Support for Sage-Steppe Protection: Designing a Regional Network of Strategic Fuel Breaks to Benefit the Greater Sage-Grouse: Dr. Bob Unnasch, Director of Science for Idaho, The Nature Conservancy
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Linear Fuel Breaks: Mike Fettic, BLM Winnemucca District Fire Management Officer
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A Rancher's View of Fire and Grazing Management: Todd Black, Deseret Land and Livestock
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Managing Landscapes for Sage-grouse with an Emphasis on Fire and Greenstripping: Dr. Terry Messmer, Professor of Wildland Resources, Utah State University
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Lunch Panel and Presentation |
Connecting scientists and managers: Lessons from the Great Basin Fire Science Exchange: Genie MontBlanc, Program Coordinator, University of Nevada, Reno
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Sharing the Story of the Sage-grouse: Lisa Eller, The Nature Conservancy, Idaho Communications Director
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Presentation: A Perspective on Fire Policy and Management
Policy and Analysis in the Larger Picture: Rocky Barker, Environmental Reporter, Idaho Statesman
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Panel: During the Fire—Strategies and Tactics |
Center Manager's Perspective: Jill Leguineche, US Forest Service, Southwest Idaho Dispatch Center Manager
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Battalion Chief's View: Lindsey Neiwart, BLM Battalion Chief, Boise District
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Local and Rural Fire Engagement: Rich Harvey, Deputy State Forester, Nevada Division of Forestry and Type I Incident Commander
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Rangeland Fire Protective Associations: Darcy Helmick, Saylor Creek RFPA
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After the Fire: What Works, What Needs to Change |
Effectiveness of Sagebrush-Steppe Post-Fire Rehabilitation Projects: Dr. David Pyke, USGS Supervisory Research Ecologist
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Application of Current Research in Post-fire Management: Jeff Rose, BLM Associate District Manager, Burns, Oregon
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Precision Restoration Treatments: Dr. Jay Kerby, Southeast Oregon Project Manager, The Nature Conservancy
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On the Horizon: Potential New Tools to Improve Rangeland Health |
Cheatgrass Die-Off as a Restoration Opportunity: Dr. Susan Meyer, US Forest Service Research Ecologist
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The Use of Seed Enhancement to Improve Sagebrush Establishment Across and Elevation Gradient: Dr. April Hulet, Range and Forest Management Researcher, Agricultural Research Services
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Simulation Modelling and Emerging Technologies for Understanding and Prioritizing Management Actions: Dr. Matt Reeves, US Forest Service, Rangeland Scientist
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