What research would help inform and move forward the ability of communities and land managers to recover from wildfires and restore landscapes? A multi-disciplinary team of scientists took a horizon scan and selected 12 research topics based on potential impact and time-sensitivity to advance post-wildfire forest restoration and recovery. The post Report: Research Priorities on Post-Wildfire Forest Restoration and Recovery appeared first on New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration In...| New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute
By Dr. Alan BartonNMFWRI Director The work of NMFWRI naturally involves partnering with many different landowners, those who make decisions about how the forests in the state are managed. And New Mexico is quite possibly the most interesting place in the U.S. to carry out this work, due to the different types of landownerships seen […] The post New Mexico’s Mosaic of Forest Owners appeared first on New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute.| New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute
In July, the Collaboration Program completed a two-year project with theClaunch-Pinto Soil and Water Conservation District (CPSWCD), working alongside SWCA Environmental Consultants, SAKAK Natural Resource Consulting, and the Geospatial Applications in Natural Sciences (GAINS) Lab at New Mexico Highlands University. Funded by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission, the project focused on building long-term capacity […] The post Building Resilience Through Collaboration: NMFWRI completes...| New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute
Dr. Alan BartonNMFWRI Director The NMFWRI has compiled its annual Work Plan, and submitted it to the Forest Service. This is required in the federal legislation that created the Southwest Ecological Restoration Institutes, and details how we will spend our annual appropriation. Our new Work Plan will guide our activities from July 1, 2025 to […] The post NMFWRI Plan for the Coming Year appeared first on New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute.| New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute
In June, Collaboration Specialist Alejandro Collins represented the NMFWRI’s Collaboration Program at the International Association for Society and Natural Resources (IASNR) Conference. He served as moderator for the Advanced Technology session and also delivered a presentation on the New Mexico Collaboration Hub, an online tool created to support collaborative conservation efforts across the state by […] The post NMFWRI Collaboration Specialist moderates Advanced Tech session appeared fi...| New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute
NMFWRI’s Ecological Monitoring crew took time at the beginning of their busy field season to teach their colleagues some of the techniques they use to gather detailed data on forest health. Staff and administrators learned how to use observation, tools, and extensive data sheets to tally the vegetation and more on a plot. The field crew […] The post NMFWRI Staff Learn Monitoring Techniques appeared first on New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute.| New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute
In June, the NMFWRI Ecological Monitoring crew counted aspen – over 600 stems. This dedicated aspen-counting was part of our monitoring effort at the 22.07 Johnson Mesa re-measure. This project is one of our long-term monitoring sites on the Santa Fe National Forest. It has been monitored pre- and post-treatment, post-prescribed fire, and now twice […] The post So. Many. Aspen! appeared first on New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute.| New Mexico Forest and Watershed Restoration Institute