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.
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Announcements
Duff in the Mountains Fire Science Workshop
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February 24, 2026 Hendersonville, NC Henderson County Center
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Field Trip to Green River Game Lands
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$65 registration, lunch provided, capacity at 30 attendees. Registration closes February 17th.
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This is the first of three duff fire science workshops. The second workshop will be on March 10, 2026 in Weymouth Woods, North Carolina. The third workshop will be April 15th at North Carolina Beach State Park.
Duff in the Sandhills Fire Science Workshop
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March 10, 2026 Weymouth Woods - Sandhills Nature Preserve Southern Pines, NC
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Field Trip to Weymouth Woods
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$65 registration, lunch provided, capacity at 30 attendees. Registration closes March 3rd
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This is the second of three duff fire science workshops. The third and final workshop will be on April 15th at North Carolina Beach State Park.
The Nature Conservancy is hiring a Western Virginia Recovery Program Manager
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Based in Lexington, VA and will report to the Allegheny Highlands Program Managers
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Position open until filled
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Full time 10 year term position, without renewal
Upcoming Webinar
The Hot-Dry-Windy Index (HDWI): Background, History, and Application to Fire Weather Forecasting in the Lake States and Northeast United States
February 25, 2026 2:00 p.m. EST.
Atmospheric conditions can have a wide range of impacts on wildfire and prescribed fire. The key is recognizing when atmospheric conditions are such that management of the fire on the landscape could be difficult or nearly impossible to perform. This webinar will revisit and showcase the Hot-Dry-Windy Index, a tool developed to assist both meteorologists and fire operations in recognizing adverse atmosphere conditions that could have an impact. Dr. Jay Charney will provide relevant background information related to the tool, how to utilize it, and share examples that highlight its value for operations.
Note: While the discussion may center around the north central and northeast portions of the United States, the HDWI tool has relevance and applicability across a large part of North America.
Research
Taxonomic and multifunctional response of soil microbial communities to wildfire, prescribed fire, and partial harvesting in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, United States
Source: Frontiers in Forests and Global Change
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