RMRS Forest Service Research and Development presents a series of Deep Dive Panel Discussions intended for fire, fuels, and land managers on critical topics associated with fuels and fire management. These panel discussions will provide big picture and synthetic looks at the current state of knowledge and management consideration. Each panel is comprised of expert practitioners and researchers. Sessions will be 90-minutes in length and recorded. Separate pre-registration is required for each event in the series. Link to the deep dive panel homepage.
Feb 3 2026, 11am - 12:30pm Mountain Time
Panelists
Brandon Collins, Regional Ecologist - Pacific Southwest Region
Justin Crotteau, Research Forester - Rocky Mountain Research Station
James Furman, Fire Management - Specialist Southern Region
Becky Kerns, Research Ecologist - Pacific…
Feb 10 2026, 11am - 12:30pm Mountain Time
Panelists
Jen Croft, National Applied Fire Ecologist Fire and Aviation Management
Stephen Filmore, Fuels Operations Specialist - Pacific Southwest Region
Mark Finney. Research Forester - Rocky Mountain Research Station
Kit O’Connor, Research…
Feb 17 2026, 11am - 12:30pm Mountain Time
Panelists
Stephen Calkins, Burned Area Reforestation Planner - Washington Station Department of Natural Resources
Morris Johnson, Research Fire Ecologist - Pacific Northwest Research Station
Bryce Richardson, Research Geneticist - Rocky Mountain…
Mar 10 2026, 11am - 12:30pm Mountain Time
Panelists
Jeanne Chambers, Research Ecologist Emeritus - Rocky Mountain Research Station
Nicole Molinari, Southern California Province Ecologist – Pacific Southwest Region
Jacqueline Ott, Research Ecologist - Rocky Mountain Research Station
Matt…