Partners
The title "Partners" is used loosely here to include those organizations and agencies that are currently participating in formal, regional partnerships related to Wildland Fire and those who have roles and responsibilities linked to Wildland Fire. Because the Wildland Fire site was conceived as a clearinghouse for fire interests related to landscape conservation, we've included a broad list of Partners who either host web content that may be of interest to others and/or manage natural resources affected by wildfires or benefiting from fire management. Please contact us if you would like your organization/agency added to this list; and conversely, let us know if you wish to be removed from this list for any reason.
U.S. Forest Service
Established in 1905, the Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and manages public lands in national forests and grasslands. It is the largest forestry research organization in the world and provides technical and financial assistance to state and private forestry agencies. The job of Forest Service managers is to help people share and enjoy the forest, while conserving the environment for generations yet to come.
University of Oxford Environmental Change Institute
The ECI is an interdisciplinary unit within Oxford University researching the many dimensions of global environmental change. Part of the School of Geography and the Environment.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
NRCS helps America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners conserve the nation’s soil, water, air and other natural resources. All programs are voluntary and offer science-based solutions that benefit both the landowner and the environment.
Utah Department of Natural Resources
The Utah Department of Natural Resources is one of the state's largest agencies and helps ensure the quality of life of Utah residents by managing and protecting the state's abundant natural resources.
Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands is responsible for forest health, responding to wildland fires and managing sovereign lands in Utah.
Virginia Department of Forestry
We protect and develop healthy, sustainable forest resources for Virginians.
Virginia Department of Transportation
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels.
Western Fire Chiefs Association
The purpose of the Western Fire Chiefs Association is to serve as a representative of choice of (and for) career and volunteer leaders of fire related emergency service organizations throughout the WFCA member states and the Western Pacific Islands. The WFCA helps develop, and supports the work of, those leaders and organizations in order that they may best provide for the protection of people and the environment from the occurrence and outcomes of fires and other natural, technological and human-behavior-caused emergencies.
