The Association for Fire Ecology and International Association of Wildland Fire have partnered to bring you an enlightening and innovative event! This not to be missed event will be held on the beautiful University campus in Missoula, Montana the week of May 21 - 24, 2018.
 
Wildland fire science and management are defined by continuums. The Fire Continuum Conference will take you on a journey from science and management activities that take place before a wildfire occurs through the post fire activities and fire ecology.
 
 
What's Happening at the Fire Continuum Conference 
 
Opening Keynote Presentation 
Tony Tooke, Chief, US Forest Service 
Welcome and Opening Remarks 
Tony Incashola, Sr.,Tribal Elder, Confederated Salish and Kootenai  
 
Visit our webpage for a full listing of our Plenary and Panel Sessions. The Call for Presentations is open through February 6th. Submit your proposal for an Oral Presentation, Micro-Talk or Poster Presentation.  
 
We have already accepted 19 Special Sessions and 14 Workshops. We also have 5 great Field Trips we are offering on Wednesday afternoon. Register soon to secure your spot!
 
Alumni Events
 
If you would like to host or sponsor an Alumni Event, please contact us. We would be happy to help you organize and promote your activity.  
Street Eats and Beats  
Join us on Wednesday, May 23rd Downtown in Caras Park for our Evening Event - Street Eats and Beats - featuring food trucks, a no-host bar, and music by the Flaming Wheelbarrows. Bring your instruments along to jam with the Flaming Wheelbarrows!
Art Exhibit and Competition
  Join us by sharing your expression in our Wildland Fire themed Art Exhibition. All art media is welcome and encouraged including textile, painting, wearable, photography, ceramics, collage, poetry, sculpture, carving, etc. Participants are invited to donate their work to a silent auction fundraiser supporting the "Mike DaLuz Memorial Student Travel Scholarship Fund" and the "IAWF Student Scholarship Fund."  
Wellness Lounge   
We all know that our health and wellness should take top priority, but sometime we need a reminder, especially while traveling. Take advantage of the group led physical activity sessions we will be providing, such as Yoga, Running, Hiking and more. We will also be offering a wellness lounge where you can relax and get away for a few moments. 
Volunteers Needed  
Get involved by donating some of your time during the conference as a volunteer. Anyone is eligible to volunteer; however, students will have first preference.  
 
You will be eligible for a discount on your registration fee based on the number of hours you volunteer.

Attached Meetings  
In a time of dramatically reduced or restricted budgets, we recognize that it is difficult to justify travel to multiple conferences and meetings and we think that doubling up on travel is a fiscally responsible way to attend professional meetings. We invite groups and committees to hold smaller meetings in conjunction with The Fire Continuum Conference. More Information. 
  
**Upcoming Dates To Keep in Mind**

January 31: Early Registration Ends
February 6: Call for Presentations Closes
April 20: Room Blocks Expire
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