Successfully Bridging the Gap: Eastern US Models of Fire Science and Management Collaboration

PANEL DISCUSSION: Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM ET

Land management programs are frequently confronted with the imperative of incorporating the most advanced scientific knowledge into their decision-making processes along with filling voids in research needed to move along effective management. Nevertheless, the persistent disparities between the realms of science and management often impede effective collaboration. In this panel, we will draw inspiration from successful case studies in the eastern United States, where land managers and scientists have forged pioneering partnerships, yielding tangible advancements in the field.

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This panel discussion is pending approval for 1.5 Category 1 CFE's by the Society of American Foresters.