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.
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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Research
Complex and highly saturated soundscapes in restored oak woodlands reflect avian richness and abundance
Authors: Maia E. Persche, H.S. Sathya Chandra Sagar, Zuzana Burivalova, Anna M. Pidgeon
Source: Oecologia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-024-05598-9
Upcoming Webinar
SAFE Connections: Webinar series for Students and early career professionals
November 10, 2025 1:00 p.m. EST.
Presented by: Dr. Michele Buonanduci, Postdoctoral Researcher with the Nature Conservancy and the University of Washington
Announcements
The Nature Conservancy is hiring Appalachians Fire Practitioner: Tennessee-based, FFT1, full-time, 6-month positions with option to extend pending funding, housing not included. The AFP will be based out of TNC’s Bridgestone Nature Reserve at Chestnut Mountain near Sparta, TN, and will support prescribed fire capacity needs for TNC and our partners with concentric frequency across TN, the Southern Appalachians, the entire Appalachians range, and more broadly across North America.
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