Brochure

Conference Introduction

Mixed severity fire regimes include both forested and nonforested landscapes that are affected by fires that characteristically burn with great complexity. Patches of low, moderate, and high intensity fire create a complex mosaic of fire effects. Although mixed severity fire regimes lie midway in the spectrum from low severity to high severity fire regimes, they do not have simply “intermediate” effects but a unique landscape ecology. Ecological and managerial challenges in mixed severity fire regimes have often been overlooked. This conference will be the first of its kind.

The conference focus will include generic attributes of mixed severity fire regimes, current research on specific mixed severity fire regimes, and managerial challenges on these lands. Among the ecosystems considered will be mixed evergreen, dry Douglas-fir, red fir, grand fir, juniper, interior lodgepole pine/Douglas-fir, whitebark pine, and selected sagebrush types in the Pacific Northwest across Canada and the United States.

Note: Conference participants will receive SAF/CFE (Continuing Forestry Education) Units equivalent to 17 hours of instructions received. Workshop participants will receive CFE Units equivalent to up to 8 hours of instructions received.

Extended Early Registration Deadline: October 31

To Delegates from Other Countries:
Please consider our printed program as an official invitation to attend the "Mixed Severity Fire Regimes: Ecology and Management". If you need additional assistance for your visit to the United States, please email to: emmps@wsu.edu

Registration and General Information
Refer to the registration form for fee options. Make checks payable to Washington State University in U.S. funds only. VISA/MasterCard are also accepted. Nametags and registration materials will be provided upon arrival at the conference registration desk.

Payment
All registration fees must be paid in U.S. dollars by established deadline dates. Registration can be conducted ONLINE or by printing a registration form and mailing it with payment. Acceptable methods of payment for registration are: credit card (VISA or MasterCard), check, or money order. If you pay by check REGISTER ONLINE and print a copy of the invoice. Send payment along with a copy of the invoice to the address listed in the invoice. Registrations paid by check or money order are not considered complete and will not be confirmed until full payment is received. Purchase orders are not acceptable forms of payment.

Cancellation
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing/by email and received by October 15. Telephone cancellations will not be accepted. Cancellations are subject to a $35.00 cancellation fee. Registration fees will be forfeited for any person who does not cancel by the deadline. No partial refunds will be given for functions not attended. Note: non-payment does not constitute cancellation.

Special Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations for individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act are available upon request. For people with special accommodations please contact EMMPS or call 509-335-2811 before November 1, 2004. Translators will not be provided for the conference.

Program Changes
Conference organizers reserve the right to make changes to the program agenda or with speakers. In the unlikely event this conference is cancelled, WSU EMMPS's liability is limited to the refund of registration fees.

Exhibitors
If you are interested in one of the limited exhibit booth spaces please contact Detlef Decker to obtain details and make reservations. If exhibitors choose to attend conference sessions and meals, they must REGISTER as a participant.