Wildland Fire and Forest Carbon Management

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Discover the intersection of fire, carbon, and climate science with the Wildland Fire & Forest Carbon Management online learning module from MSU FCCP. This comprehensive course blends emerging research and real-world case studies to illuminate the connections between these crucial topics. This four-part course is intended for land managers, fire practitioners, policy makers, and enthusiasts interested in fire and carbon management. Learners will gain an understanding of the basic drivers of fire, as well as more in-depth information on carbon pools, fluxes, and management. Additionally, cutting edge climate science is incorporated throughout the course, promising an engaging, educational, and exciting learning experience.

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Four Online Presentations

  1. Introduction to Wildland Fire, Carbon and Climate Change in the United States
  2. Climate, Fire, Carbon & Measurements
  3. Management & Policy Considerations
  4. Fire & Carbon Case Studies
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand the relationship between carbon and fire
  • Recognize key climate change drivers impacting fire behavior
  • Analyze adaptation approaches and tactics to fire and carbon management
  • Interpret case studies surrounding forest management with and emphasis on carbon and climate management
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Audience

  • Forest managers
  • Policy actors
  • Fire practitioners
  • Extension agents
  • All interested individuals are invited to participate

Course Preview

Register for the summer session!

View the Registration and Course Policies page for additional information on course purchase instructions, refunds, and completion requirements.

Course Collaborators

This course is offered by the Michigan State University Department of Forestry Forest Carbon and Climate Program (FCCP). Course content was co-developed with MSU faculty as well as the Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science (NIACS), a collaborative, multi-institutional partnership led by the USDA Forest Service. Course development was made possible through funding from USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

 

 

 

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Dates

  • January 9 – April 9
  • May 9 – August 9
  • September 9 – December 9

Participants can register at any time during a course access window, but we recommend participants give themselves 2-3 weeks to complete the course. The course must be completed during the access window. 

Cost: $250
(View discount eligibility on the course policy page)

Location: Online 

Time: 5-7 hours, self-paced

Additional Certifications

SAF: This course is approved for 5 Category 1 CFE hours.

Course Registration and Policies

Questions? Email forestc@msu.edu

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