Fire Ecology Courses and Certifications

Fire ecology

12 ratings at OpenLearn

This course explores the role of fire as a natural disturbance in ecosystems. It introduces the concept of a fire regime and its influence on the type and distribution of organisms that occur in ...

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

GEO GIRL

How to Increase Wildfire Resilience and Resistance - Understanding Fire Ecology

Explore wildfire resilience with Dr. Flitcroft: learn about fire suppression impacts, purposeful fires, land use effects, and strategies for increasing fire and climate resiliency in forests and ecosystems.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Schmid College, Chapman University

Fighting Fire with Fire - Applying Prescribed and Cultural Fire as a Tool for Proactive Forest Management

Explore how prescribed and cultural fire practices can restore forest resilience and support Indigenous-led stewardship with fire ecologist Dr. Kira Hoffman.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Linnean Society

Being Tree-ish - Notes on The Genius of Trees

Discover how trees have shaped our planet through biochemistry, manipulating fire, water, air and earth while building complex relationships with plants and animals around them.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Fire in a Changing Climate and What We Can Do About It

Experts discuss recent trends in U.S. fire activity, climate projections, and potential changes in fire seasons across regions, offering insights into the relationship between climate change and wildfires.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Igniting Early Career Wildfire Studies

Explore cutting-edge wildfire research and career opportunities in this engaging session for early-career scientists interested in fire ecology and management.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Fire: Bringing Fire Back to the Land - Indigenous Cultural Burning Practices

Indigenous cultural burning: Preventing blazes, creating resilient ecosystems, and providing resources. Explore the practice, its impact on land, and connection to social justice.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Living with Wildfire - Hardening Your Home for Wildfire Resistance

Learn science-backed strategies to make your home more resistant to wildfires, focusing on practical preparation and planning techniques for at-risk communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Recent Fires in the Amazon, California and Around the Globe - Fall Meeting 2019

Experts discuss research on fires in the Amazon, California, and globally, examining recent fire activity and its impacts. Insights into causes, consequences, and future trends in wildfire patterns.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Forests, Fire, and Times That Are Drier - Scientist in Action

Explore wildfire impacts on Colorado's ecosystems, learn about recovery efforts, and engage with scientists studying Rocky Mountain National Park's flora and fauna post-fire.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

AGU

Moving Towards a Fire-Resilient Landscape

Explore strategies for creating fire-resilient landscapes, including defensible space, vegetation management, and fuel reduction techniques to mitigate wildfire risks in communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video