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Welcome to the human side of fire science! Look through the entries below for stories, updates, and blog entries from CAFMS members throughout the region.

One Fire, Two Trees, and a Lesson in Fire Ecology

Lindsey Hosier

6 days ago
5 min

One Fire, Two Trees, and a Lesson in Fire Ecology

After performing a prescribed burn in the Big Mountain area of the Monongahela National Forest, Melissa Thomas-Van Gundy with the USDA...

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The story - behind the story - behind the science

Jen Bunty

Jun 30, 2023
6 min

The story - behind the story - behind the science

For the past 7 ½ years, my title has been Public Information Coordinator for the Consortium of Appalachian Fire Managers & Scientists. It...

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Mary Arthur

Sep 13, 2022
8 min

Kentucky Roots

After 30 years as the Forest Ecologist at the University of Kentucky (UK), Mary Arthur is shifting her life's focus to a "retirement" stage.

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