New paper: R-R-T (resistance-resilience-transformation) typology reveals differential conservation approaches across ecosystems and time

NC CASC' Molly Cross is a co-author on a recently published paper, "R-R-T (resistance-resilience-transformation) typology reveals differential conservation approaches across ecosystems and time" in the Nature Journal. Read it here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-020-01556-2

New Paper by WCS on Climate Adaptation Practice in the US

North Central CASC Consortium Partner, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), has published a new analysis of the ways that conservation practitioners in the U.S. are embracing climate change in their work.

James Rattling Leaf, Sr. featured in Bay Area Environmental Research Institute's "Connecting Tribal Lands with NASA Remote Sensing Tools" podcast

James Rattling Leaf, Sr. was recently featured in the podcast, "Connecting Tribal Lands with NASA Remote Sensing Tools", hosted by the Bay Area Environmental Research Institute.

Announcement of USGS’ first Wildland Fire Science Strategic Plan

We are very pleased to announce that USGS’ first Wildland Fire Science Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan) has been published and is now available.

NC CASC Partner, Kim Davis, University of Montana, to Present in NCASC webinar: "Managing Post-Fire, Climate-Induced Vegetation Transitions"

Please join us on, Thursday, March 11 at 3:00 pm ET for the NCASC webinar: "Managing Post-Fire, Climate-Induced Vegetation Transitions."

James Rattling Leaf, Sr. featured in Warm Regards podcast episode, "Indigenous Climate Knowledge and Data Sovereignty"

James Rattling Leaf, Sr., was featured in the February 22nd episode of Warm Regards, "Indigenous Climate Knowledge and Data Sovereignty," where he discussed traditional ecological knowledges and the Indigenous relationship with climate and environmental data.

James Rattling Leaf Sr., to speak at Posner Center Event, “Climate Justice and Indigenous Rights”

James Rattling Leaf, Sr., will be speaking at the Posner Center event, "Climate Justice and Indigenous Rights" on February 25th from 11am-12:30pm.

University of Montana Partners Hold "Managing Post-fire Vegetation Under Climate Change" Workshop

NC CASC consortium partners, Phil Higuera and Kim Davis, University of Montana, held a workshop, "Managing Post-fire Vegetation Under Climate Change" on February 3-4, 2021 for land managers in the North Central region. Workshop goals included:
1. Share the state of knowledge on vulnerability to fire-catalyzed vegetation change and climate impacts on post-fire vegetation
2. Share tools relevant to managing post-fire landscapes and solicit feedback from participants

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NC CASC consortium partners, Phil Higuera and Kim Davis, University of Montana, held a workshop, "Managing Post-fire Vegetation Under Climate Change" on February 3-4, 2021 for land managers in the North Central region. Workshop goals included: 1. Share the state of knowledge on vulnerability to fire-catalyzed vegetation change and climate impacts on post-fire vegetation 2. Share tools relevant to managing post-fire landscapes and solicit feedback from participants 3. Identify knowledge gaps and additional information that would help managers make decisions regarding post-fire vegetation management. Click on the buttons below to view the video and slide presentations.