QFBC Fire Science Forum 2018

Monday 26 November 2018 – Brisbane Showgrounds

The Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium (QFBC) are thrilled to be partnering with the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA) to offer this specialist forum at the ESA annual conference this year in Brisbane. The QFBC Fire Science Forum (the Forum) is squarely aimed at connecting fire scientists, ecologists and students with on-ground fire operators, land managers and other fire professionals. With a focus on local research, collaborative fire programs and the relationship between fire and private land conservation, the Forum will showcase applied fire ecology and management research and private land partnerships that translate science into practice for beneficial onground outcomes.

This year we are thrilled to be partnering with the Ecological Society of Australia (ESA) to offer our Annual Fire Science Forum on Monday 26 November. This event provides QFBC partners and supporters the opportunity to attend our Fire Science Forum in conjunction with the ESA annual conference (see registration details below). Seats are limited and we anticipate a strong response so we encourage you to register now.

Aims:
To (1) showcase local applied fire ecology and fire management research projects and private land partnerships; and (2) connect fire scientists, ecologists and students with onground fire operators, land managers and other fire professionals.

Keynote Speaker:
Richard Geddes, National Fire Program Manager with Bush Heritage Australia

Topics:
Include monitoring for adaptive fire management, fire and seed ecology, prescribed burning, fire management on private land and indigenous fire management.

How to Register:
You can register to attend the QFBC Fire Science Forum via our Eventbrite page or you can attend this as part of your full ESA18 conference registration if you are planning on attending.

Program:

QFBC Fire Science Forum 2018 Program

Who should attend?
Anyone interested in the role of fire in the Australian landscape, fire as a land management tool, fire ecology and/or fire management, especially those interested in private land conservation and cross-agency collaborations. Presenters are encouraged to showcase local fire research projects and innovative and successful partnerships. Presentation topics include monitoring for adaptive fire management, fire and seed ecology, prescribed burning, voluntary conservation agreements, fire and private land conservation and indigenous fire management.

Organisers
Dr Samantha Lloyd – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Manager, Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium
Craig Welden – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Coordinator, Queendland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium