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AWARDS
Solicits nominations for the Biswell, Stoddard, International, and Student Excellence Awards and presents the awards at AFE's regional fire ecology conferences and international fire ecology and management congresses.
Committee Chair
Dr. Scott Stephens
Associate Professor
Dept. of Environmental Science,
Policy, and Management
University of California, Berkeley
(510) 642-7304
stephens[at]nature.berkeley.edu
CONFERENCES
Identifies future regional fire ecology conferences and international fire ecology and management congresses, finds partners, and provides significant assistance to conference steering and program committees to ensure successful conferences that meet the high standards of AFE.
Committee Chair
Melanie Miller
Fire Ecologist
Bureau of Land Management
Rocky Mountain Research Station
Missoula, Montana
(406) 829-6941
melaniemiller[at]fs.fed.us
EDUCATION
Provides a forum for dialogue on fire ecology and management training and education, promotes the development of higher education programs in the areas of fire ecology and management, and serves as a liaison between the student section (SAFE) and the AFE Board.
Committee Chair
Dr. Monique E. Rocca
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Forest, Rangeland, and Watershed Stewardship
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1472
(970) 491-2112
rocca[at]warnercnr.colostate.edu
FINANCE
Reviews the financial status of the organization on a quarterly basis. Assists the Treasurer and Administrative Director in developing the annual budget and proposes to the AFE Board modifications to the approved budget based on financial status. Reviews annually all tax filings and also reviews the costs and adequacy of insurance coverage.
Committee Chair
Ms. Annie Brown
Fuels Crew Lead
Bureau of Land Management
Salt Lake Field Office
(801) 977-4359
Annie_Brown[at]blm.gov
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FUND DEVELOPMENT
Plans and develops a fundraising program for AFE through external grants and other activities outside of income raised through membership dues.
Committee Chair
Ms. Carrie Shaw
AFE Administrative Director
Davis, California
(530) 204-7688
cashaw[at]fireecology.net
GOVERNANCE
Solicits nominations for future AFE Board members and officers and conducts annual elections. Performs an annual review of the AFE bylaws and recommends any changes to the AFE Board.
Committee Chair
Mr. Robin Wills
Region Fire Ecologist
National Park Service
Pacific West Region
Oakland, California
(510) 817-1432
robin_wills[at]nps.gov
JOURNAL
Provides for editorial review, technical review, formatting, and web publishing for Fire Ecology, AFE's online journal.
Committee Chair
Dr. Michael Medler
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Environmental Studies
Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington
(360)650-3173
michael.medler[at]wwu.edu
OUTREACH
Informs scientists, managers, policymakers, journalists, and the general public about AFE's mission, goals, programs, and events to promote an increased understanding of fire ecology and its role in ecosystems and land management.
Committee Chair
Dr. Timothy Ingalsbee
Executive Director
Firefighters United for Safety, Ethics, and Ecology (FUSEE)
Eugene, Oregon
(541) 338-7671
fire[at]efn.org
PUBLICATIONS
Works with outside publishers to develop a fire ecology book series and other AFE publications.
Committee Chair
Mr. Kevin Shaffer
California Department of Fish and Game
Sacramento, California
(916) 651-7806
kshaffer[at]dfg.ca.gov
SECTIONS
Helps fire ecologists organize both nationally and internationally and provides support for new sections.
Committee Chair
Dr. Brian Oswald
Professor
Arthur Temple College of
Forestry and Agriculture
Stephen F Austin State Univ.
Nacogdoches, Texas
(936)468-2275
boswald[at]sfasu.edu
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