Workshop announcement for *FOR 438: Fuel Assessment Techniques Using
LANDFIRE Data*

From March 2006 through 2009, the National Interagency Fuels Technology
Team (NIFTT) will travel around the U.S. and conduct workshops to train
managers in fuel assessment techniques using ArcGIS spatial application
tools. The title of the workshop course is *FOR-438: Fuel Assessment
Techniques Using LANDFIRE Data.* Specifically, the team will use
LANDFIRE data in conjunction with spatial application tools to provide
examples of ways to prioritize and plan hazardous fuel reduction and
ecosystem restoration efforts.

Workshop purpose and objectives:

The workshop will provide a framework for conducting integrated fire,
fuels and resource planning.

Specifically, students will be instructed on how to apply:

-   Fuel and fire behavior assessment tools (FlamMap, Fire Behavior
    Assessment Tool) using LANDFIRE data\*.

-   The Fire Regime Condition Class Mapping Tool for assessment of
    ecological conditions using LANDFIRE data.

-   The Multi-scale Resource Integration Tool for conducting integrated
    assessments and prioritization using LANDFIRE data.

-   The Area Change Tool for conducting strategic assessment of
    treatment options, landscape change and updating data.

Who should attend?

Land managers, fuel specialist, ecologists, biologists, planners and GIS
specialists interested in learning tools for assessing landscapes using
LANDFIRE products.

Workshop specifics:

-   Three full days (Tuesday-Thursday 0800-1700) -- students must attend
    all three day's in order to pass, no exceptions.

-   Workshop limited to 30 students. Applications will be reviewed by
    Agency representatives and selections will be made 6 weeks prior to
    workshop date.

-   Must have ArcGIS experience OR come in pairs (one GIS specialist and
    one Ecologist/Manager/Planner/Fuel Specialist)

-   Two prerequisites are required and must be completed prior to
    attending the workshop. Specifics on these prerequisites will be
    sent out to students 6 weeks prior to the workshop date. We
    recommend students wait to complete the prerequisites until they are
    accepted into the workshop.

    1.  Must be FRCC certified (can be done online at
        [www.frcc.gov](http://www.frcc.gov/); if attending in pairs only
        one needs to be certified) -- approximately 8 hours to complete.

    2.  Must complete the online training: *FOR 437 -- LANDFIRE:
        Concepts, Data and Methods* (can be found at
        [www.landfire.gov](http://www.landfire.gov/) under "Tech
        Transfer") -- approximately 8-13 hours to complete.

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-   In addition there is approximately 7 hours of prework required.

\*The LANDFIRE Data used for the workshop is from SW Utah.

How do I apply?

Fill out the application on page three of this document.

What session should I attend?

We will be using the same dataset to teach the class so you can attend
whichever session location interests you the most.

Additional information:

-   Contact Kathy Schon for additional information regarding the
    workshops (208-387-5884; Kathy_schon@nps.gov).

**Workshop Application**

**FOR 438 -- Fuel Assessment Techniques Using LANDFIRE Data**

**[Check]{.underline} the box next to the location and date of the**

**2006 workshop you wish to attend:**

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  February 6-8, 2007   Boise     Application form due by COB on January 1,
                                 2007

  March 13-15, 2007    Spokane   Application form due by COB on January
                                 26, 2007

                                 
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Complete this application and send to Kathy Schon

for receipt by COB on due date listed above.

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# Applicant Information

> The priority target audience will be fire/resource and GIS
> specialists. Additional sessions are being planned for the eastern
> regions and Alaska from 2007 through 2009. Although all are welcome to
> attend, preference will be given to applicants within the vicinity of
> the specific course location.

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