Consortium of Appalachian
Fire Managers and Scientists
CAFMS primary goal is to disseminate products and host activities that will increase
and accelerate the flow of fire science and management information between scientists and managers in the Appalachian region.
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Membership is free. Our members receive our quarterly newsletter with access to special workshops, events, job notices, and more. Becoming a member is a great way to connect with other fire professionals throughout the region.
Announcements
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Northeast - Midwest Prescribed Fire Science and Management Workshop Save the Date
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July 21-23, 2026
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Blended Learning Excursion in 2026. This three‑day experience combines the flexibility of virtual learning with the richness of in‑person field opportunities across the Northeast and Midwest.
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For more information visit the conference website
In the 2026 Spring Issue of The Traveller, Dr Charles Lafon, Department of Geography, Texas A&M University, describes William Bartram's travels in the article, "Fire and the Shaping of Vegetation along Bartram’s Route in the Southern Appalachian Mountains". William Bartram's writings provide a greater understanding of prescribed fire and vegetative history in the Southern Blue Ridge.
Upcoming Webinar
June 3, 2026 1:00 p.m. EST: University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Linking Forest Form, Fire, and Function: A Critical Evaluation of the Role of Fire in Promoting Forest Resilience
Speakers:
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Jed Meunier, PhD Ecologist and Research Scientist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – Division of Forestry
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Leah Snavely - Technical Assistance Provider, Savanna Institute