Resources
Below is a list of links to scientific publications, organizations, and other resources that we are honoured to share. The resources are organized by category, and can be viewed by clicking on any of the section headers.
Stand-Level Fuel Reduction Treatments and Fire Behaviour in Canadian Boreal Conifer Forests – Through a series of illustrative examples and summaries of empirical observations, the implications of data and modelling assumptions used to estimate fire behaviour in fuel-treated areas and identify insights about fuel treatment effectiveness in boreal conifer stands is explored.
Conservation of biodiversity in northern Canada through ecological processes and cultural landscapes – PhD Thesis by Dr. Sonja Leverkus (2015) submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate College of the Oklahoma State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, December 2015.
Resource Selection of Free-ranging Horses Influenced by Fire in Northern Canada – Using resource selection function models, the influence of pyric herbivory on boreal vegetation and use by horse herds occupying 4 distinct landscapes was evaluated.
A Landscape Disturbance Matrix for Conserving Biodiversity – In this article, a large management area in northeastern British Columbia is used to demonstrate that managing change in the landscape for multiple times since disturbance on multiple sites will promote multi-functionality and biodiversity, thereby providing an objective basis for land management planning.
Fall diet in sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus jamesi) and consumption of the grasshopper Melanoplus dawsoni in Alberta, Canada – Species-level arthropod ecology can contribute to a better understanding of ecosystem stability, optimal land management practices, and previously unexplored food web connections.
Wood Bison in North East British Columbia – Report outlining methods of habitat enhancement and maintenance, to create spaces for bison away from highways, using prescribed fire.
Towards a Peace-Liard Prescribed Fire Program: Part A – Rationale – the concept of the Peace-Liard Fire Matrix (P-LFM) is introduced describing how fire can be strategically distributed through space and time across a broad landscape to meet multiple values and to be tracked and monitored to measure success.
Towards a Peace-Liard Prescribed Fire Program: Part B – Technical and Operational Plan – This document provides the technical and operational plan which is supported by Part A, the strategic and rationale document.
Publications by Sam Fuhlendorf – Sam Fuhlendorf is the Regents Professor and holds the Groendyke Chair in Wildlife Conservation at Oklahoma State University.
Publications by John Weir – John Weir is the Associate Extension Specialist for Oklahoma State University, Natural Resource Ecology & Management and the Extension Specialist for Fire Ecology for Oklahoma State University, OSU Extension.
Publications by Dr. J. Derek Scasta – Dr. J. Derek Scasta is a Rangeland Extension Specialist, Associate Professor of Rangeland Management, Plant – Herbivore Interactions Ecologist at the University of Wyoming.
Publications by Brady Allred – Brady Allred is the Associate Professor of Rangeland Ecology in the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana.
CBC Radio Interview on “North by Northwest” – Interview covering Dr. Leverkus’ inspiration to dedicate her life to putting fire out on the land in a safe and responsible way. It also provides insight into the practicalities and policies that shape her work in prescribed fire.
Imagine The Fire – CBC News Documentary that profiles the Indigenous practice of prescribed fires, and how it could be good for land and wildlife.
Megafires: Investigating a Global Threat – Award Winning Documentary by Georama TV Productions that investigates why fires are getting out of control and what we can do to protect ourselves.
Fort Nelson First Nation uses fire to save bison, limit wildfires – CBC article outlining how a controlled burn in 2013 was attributed to drawing bison back to deep woods near Nordquist Lake, B.C.
Patch-burning pastures can also benefit cattle – Prescribed burns come in all shapes and sizes – article in Canadian Cattlemen – the Beef Magazine.
Where the Buffalo Roam – Bison raising interesting conservation questions in gas country – article in Alaska Highway News
Fires of Spring – a 16mm film made by Dr. Henry T. Lewis, a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Alberta. The film captures some of his life’s work and research related to the historic use of fire by Indigenous peoples.
Fort Nelson First Nation: Interaction with Fire and Wood Bison – this book documents the intricate cultural interaction with fire that the people of Fort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) have had, which continues to this day.
Muskrats and Fire – an illustrated book sharing the traditional knowledge of how muskrats interact with fire across the Canadian prairies.
Tu Ni Tthé – We Need the Water – a video sharing Fort Nelson First Nation perspectives on water.
FRAMES – information and technology exchange for the wildland fire research and management community.
Windy Site – international wind map.
Fire Information for Resource Management System US/Canada – geospatial data for fire management.
Lightning Map – lightning and thunderstorms in real time.
NASA Worldview – fires and thermal anomalies.
YR Weather Site – weather for Fort Nelson, BC, via Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK.
Government of Canada Weather Site – weather for Fort Nelson, BC, via Canadian Government.
Drive BC Webcams – Northern Region – Hwy 97 traffic webcams.
BC Wildfire Dashboard – fire tracking tool.
BC Fire Danger Site – fire danger resources.
BC Venting Index and Forecast – Ventilation Index, interactive map and smoke sensitivity zone maps.
BC Venting Index Map – interactive Venting Index map.
BC River Forecast Centre – analyses snow pack, assesses seasonal water supply and flood risk, and predicts flows in rivers and streams.
BC Wildfire Legislation & Regulations – responsibilities and obligations for fire use, wildfire prevention, wildfire control and rehabilitation.
A Passion for Learning
In our line of work, we observe before we act. An appropriate plan is devised after hours (and often days) of learning from the natural world around us, and incorporating the latest in scientific knowledge. We strive to bring this mindset to each of our endeavours, and hope that the resources above will foster your growth as well.