Get reliable rangeland science

An often-heard phrase is “use the best available science”. But managers often don't know what information is already available nor the quality and applicability of that research to their management plans and projects. Another problem is the research may not be integrated in a context meaningful to management. And while the research may be of the highest quality and peer-reviewed, demonstration of science findings in the field is often lacking. The Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) goal is to accelerate the awareness, understanding, and adoption of wildland fire science information by federal, tribal, state, local, and private stakeholders within ecologically similar regions. Our vision is a national collaborative science delivery network that has been embodied by the Fire Science Exchange Network. This network now covers all of the US, as well as some international partnerships to provide resources and the commuincation networks to meet this vision. This poster will provide information on the Fire Science Exchange Network and ways for meeting participants to connect with their local exchange. The Joint Fire Science Program is developing a national network of knowledge exchange consortia comprised of interested management and science stakeholders working together to tailor and actively demonstrate existing fire science information to benefit management. This poster describes the background, vision, and goal behind the network, provides an overview of existing regional consortia, and illustrates examples of the types of activities and services the consortia provide. National Contact list: http://www.firescience.gov/JFSP_exchanges_contact_list.cfm