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Middle Rio Grande Wood Supply - TNC Presentation by Susan Rich, last updated: Jun 03, 2015 01:47 PM: Presentation made by Steve Bassett to the Coordinating Group on April 3, 2015

Effects of Fire Severity on Herbaceous Vegetation Recovery, Following a Southwest Ponderosa Pine Wildfire by Joe Zebrowski, last updated: May 08, 2015 01:27 PM: This poster presents research on the effectiveness of aerial seeding conducted on private lands by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) following the Trigo Wildfire of April 2008, which burned 13,709 acres of ponderosa pine and mixed conifer in the Manzano Mountains of central New Mexico. The general objectives of this research were to: - determine the effects of fire severity on the recovery of forest understory vegetative communities and determine how different plant species respond to fire severity; - determine the response of intentionally seeded grass species used in restoration efforts by the NRCS (annual rye grass, Lolium multiflorum, and tall wheat grass, Thinopyrum ponticum) to high and low fire severity; and - evaluate the relative recovery responses of native and exotic plant species to fire severity.

Monitoring Papers, Presentations, and Posters by Joe Zebrowski, last updated: May 08, 2015 01:21 PM: Published papers and conference presentations and posters related to EBWHRM monitoring.

Estancia Basin Watershed Health and Monitoring Project by Joe Zebrowski, last updated: May 08, 2015 01:21 PM: - The Estancia Basin Watershed Health, Restoration and Monitoring Steering Committee (Steering Committee) oversees forest thinning projects and monitoring of forest and watershed health in the Estancia Basin in coordination with the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute. The primary goals of the Steering Committee are to improve forest health and create defensible space from wildfire. Funding for this project has been provided by the New Mexico Water Trust Board. - SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) was awarded a contract in 2007 to conduct monitoring for forest thinning effectiveness on the eastern slopes of the Manzano Mountains for the Steering Committee. SWCA finalized a comprehensive monitoring plan in March 2008 which is available online at the New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute’s website (http://www.nmfwri.org/images/stories/pdfs/Estancia_Basin_Monitoring/ Estancia Basin Monitoring.pdf)—that provides background information, research questions, and a discussion of methods relative to forest thinning and monitoring. - The principal goals of forest and watershed monitoring are to determine the effectiveness of standard prescribed forest thinning on soils, hydrology, water yield and quality, vegetation, and wildlife. SWCA is responsible for planning and implementing forest thinning monitoring in order to evaluate these resources. - Data from permanent monitoring study sites provide information on rainfall, ambient and soil temperatures, soil moisture, soil surface profiles to assess erosion over time, soil surface stability, soil chemistry, bird and small mammal composition and relative abundance, and vegetation composition, structure, and cover.

Organizational documents by Joe Zebrowski, last updated: Apr 30, 2015 12:18 PM: MOU, policies and procedures, forms, and other assorted documents related to the management of the EBWRM Project.

APPENDIX 1. Photo Monitoring Restoration Effectiveness Analysis: 2-Photo Comparisons by Joe Zebrowski, last updated: Apr 30, 2015 11:16 AM: Photo Monitoring Restoration Effectiveness Analysis: 2-Photo Comparisons form.

Forest Thinning Project Repeat Photo Points For Restoration Effectiveness Monitoring by Joe Zebrowski, last updated: Apr 30, 2015 11:16 AM: Low-intensity rapid assessment method of photographic monitoring (photo monitoring) to evaluate thinning effects on soils, vegetation and wildfire fuels across many of the individual land-owner thinning treatment project sites, using repeat photographic points and comparative analysis of the repeat photographs. (DRAFT)

Photo Monitoring by Joe Zebrowski, last updated: Apr 30, 2015 11:16 AM: Draft procedures for photo monitoring.

APPENDIX 2. Photo-Monitoring Restoration Effectiveness Analysis: Multi-Photo Averages by Joe Zebrowski, last updated: Apr 30, 2015 11:15 AM: Photo-Monitoring Restoration Effectiveness Analysis: Multi-Photo Averages form.

APPENDIX 3. Photo Monitoring Restoration Effectiveness Analysis: Multi-Photo Score Trend by Joe Zebrowski, last updated: Apr 30, 2015 11:15 AM: Photo Monitoring Restoration Effectiveness Analysis: Multi-Photo Score Trend form

Soil Nutrients May Keep Plants from Slowing Down Climate Change by Lisa Escudero, last updated: Apr 23, 2015 02:54 PM: Plants have been hailed as possible saviors of the planet as it continues to warm up, especially considering that they can absorb more harmful carbon dioxide than previously thought. However, now new research says soil nutrients may hinder this plan, keeping plants from slowing down climate change.

Climate Change Resource Center by Lisa Escudero, last updated: Apr 23, 2015 02:42 PM: The CCRC is developing an educational program to provide accessible information on climate change. Three comprehensive education modules are being created using curriculum developed by the Forest Service.

EPA Climate Change and Water News by Lisa Escudero, last updated: Apr 23, 2015 02:37 PM: Earth Day!

Seasonal Tree Inventory Tech at Plan-It-Geo by Lisa Escudero, last updated: Apr 23, 2015 02:28 PM: We are looking for a seasonal, part-time candidate to assist with street and park tree inventory. An internship is also a possibility for anyone seeking that requirement for school. See attached description. We'd like to finish interviews in 3 weeks (mid-May at latest). The pay range is flexible and could be a little higher rate if the candidate is a contractor on a 1099 status. We're pretty flexible on level of experience, what # of hours and which days each week, etc. And we could likely pay for this person's ISA Certification if they're interested.

2015 Society of Municipal Arborists Internship Program by Lisa Escudero, last updated: Apr 23, 2015 02:09 PM: The Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA), in conjunction with the USDA Forest Service (USDA-FS) Urbana and Community Forestry (U&CF) Program, is launching the fifth year of a Municipal Forestry Intern Program (SMA Intern). Positions are available nationwide for the Summer 2015 Internship Program! Who is Eligible? Undergraduate and Graduate students interested in a career in Urban Forestry. Primary Objective: To provide hands-on experience alongside practicing professionals who will serve as mentors over the internship period, helping student to identify and develop the skills needed to be successful professionals. Each student selected will be provided: • Housing Stipend ($1,200) • Registration and $300 travel scholarship to attend the Fall 2015 Annual SMA Conference. • An hourly wage of $12 for 10 weeks. • The opportunity to enhance professional networks with past SMA interns and industry professionals! Deadline: Monday, April 30, 2015 5pm (EST) Mail Application Materials to: SMA Intern Program P.O. Box 641 Watkinsville, GA 30677 Or Scan & Send via email to: Aldridge.nicole@gmail.com Subject: SMA Internship

Six Shooter Watershed Restoration Project Underway by Lisa Escudero, last updated: Apr 22, 2015 06:30 PM: Reserve, NM – Work by New Mexico State Forestry on a 667-acre watershed restoration treatment project southeast of Reserve has begun.

Tamarisk invasion & fire webinar recording now AVAILABLE! by Lisa Escudero, last updated: Apr 22, 2015 03:49 PM: For those of you who missed the webinar on April 2nd "Tamarisk invasion and fire in Southwestern desert ecosystems," a recording is now available via the FRAMES website.

Firescience.gov Friday Flash eNews - Issue 122 | March 6, 2015 by Lisa Escudero, last updated: Apr 22, 2015 03:46 PM: The Science of Spot Fires: #5 of The 2015 Extreme Fire Behavior Webinar Series

Firescience.gov Friday Flash eNews - Issue 124 | March 20, 2015 by Lisa Escudero, last updated: Apr 22, 2015 03:44 PM: Trees Already Stressed by Drought May Be More Likely to Die from Fire

Firescience.gov Friday Flash eNews - Issue 126 | April 3, 2015 by Lisa Escudero, last updated: Apr 22, 2015 03:42 PM: Film Preview: "The Fire Next Time" Filmmakers Collaborative recently released “The Fire Next Time”, a 13-minute preview of a feature-length film titled: “MEGAFIRE at the Rim of the World”.

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