OVERVIEW
The 4th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress hosted by the Association for Fire Ecology will provide a forum on global wildland fire research and management. The Congress theme is “Fire as a Global Process.” Featured invited speakers will put contemporary wildland fire issues into a global context. Concurrent sessions and a poster session will cover a wide range of topics and issues, including both contributed papers and special sessions developed on specific themes, all with a central focus of global fire ecology and management.
The primary themes of the conference will cover a broad range of topics, including:
• Fire Effects
Flora of forests, shrublands, coastal marshes, etc.
Fauna
Insects & Pathogens
Soil, Water & Air
Observation papers & case studies• Integrating Science & Management
Research with management recommendations
Rehabilitation & restoration
Prescribed fire science
Smoke management
E.U. research program• Fire Behavior
Landscape level fire
Prescribed fire behavior• Landscape level issues
BAER
Climate change effects both on fire and of fire
Land use change
Land degradation
Fire and carbon accounting
Fire and tropical deforestation• Fire history
Landscape fire regimes
Changing regimes
Paleoecological studies• Role of Technology
Real-time, hyperspectral and LIDAR imagery
GIS applications
Alternative energy – risks and realities
Environmental constraints and solutions
Fire behavior modeling systems• Human Dimensions
Cultural, Social & Economics aspects
Education
Fire and International Policies, such as the Kyoto protocol
Integrated programs in countries other than the U.S.The Congress is being held in Savannah, Georgia. Known for its true southern hospitality, Savannah has been welcoming guests since 1733. It is the primary port on the Savannah River, and amazing architecture, spooky cemeteries, rich history and fabulous food can all be found there. Due to its proximity to the coast, Savannah enjoys mild winters. The normal high temperature should be around 18°C (65°F) and low around 7°C (45°F) during our Congress.
Because fire ecology and management are multidisciplinary studies, the 4th International Congress will provide opportunities for fire and land managers, scientists, resource professionals, agency administrators, local government representatives, consultants, university staff, students, and the concerned public to learn from each other. We will study scientific developments, discover new technologies, exchange and build upon ideas, and explore the relevancy of problems, issues and solutions from others across the globe.
Who Should Attend:
Because fire ecology and management are multidisciplinary studies, the 4th International Congress will provide opportunities for fire and land managers, scientists, resource professionals, agency administrators, local government representatives, consultants, university staff, students, and the concerned public to learn from each other.
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