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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.

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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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Announcements

Duff in the Coastal Plain Fire Science Workshop

  • April 15, 2026: Carolina Beach State Park - 1010 State Park Road Carolina Beach, NC 28428

  • Field Trip to Carolina Beach State Park

  • $65 registration, lunch provided, capacity at 30 attendees. Registration closes April 8th

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The Duff in the Mountains Workshop presentation recordings can be found on our YouTube Channel. 

RX - 310 Introduction to Fire Effects Southern Appalachians

  • June 8-11, 2026

  • Meals and lodging provided at a daily rate 

  • Acceptance notifications will be sent by April 1, 2026

The Ember Alliance is hiring 6‑month Prescribed Fire & Fuels Crew

  • Based in Blacksburg, VA and will report to the Allegheny Highlands Program Managers

  • Application closes March 15, 2026

  • Full time 10 year term position, without renewal 

  • More information and application 

Upcoming Webinar

Fire and Fire Surrogate Studies and SageSTEP: The Benefits of Long-Term Fire Research Webinar​

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April 2, 2026  1:00 - 2:30  p.m. EST. 

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Speakers: Sharon Hood, Scott Stephens, Molly Hunter, Bryce Adams, Beth Newingham, Don Hagan, Lisa Ellsworth, and Alexis Bernal

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Registration 

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Collaboratively hosted by: Great Basin Fire Science Exchange, Southern Fire Exchange, California Fire Science Consortium, Northern Rockies Fire Science Network, North Atlantic Fire Science Exchange, Joint Fire Science Program, and CAFMS. 

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Research

Low light improves ability of Appalachian oak seedlings to compete with mesophytes in nitrogen-rich soils​

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Authors: Sarah L. Ottinger, Chelcy Ford Miniat, Joel Scott, Nina Wurzburger 

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Source: Forest Ecology and Management

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2025.123300

Latest Newsletter

Decemeber 2025

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