Panel discussion: challenges and recommendations for the mapping of fire and post-fire effects

Lentile, L.B.; Smith, A.M.S.; Morgan, P.; Holden, Z.A.; Falkowski, M.J.; Gessler, P.E.; Lewis, S.A.; Hudak, A.T.; Robichaud, P.R. 2006. Panel discussion: challenges and recommendations for the mapping of fire and post-fire effects. In: Greer, J.D., ed. New Remote Sensing Technologies for Resource Managers, Proceedings of the 11th Forest Service Remote Sensing Applications Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, April 24-28 2006. American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS), CD-ROM. 8&npbs;p.

Keywords: mapping

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Abstract: Scientists are tasked with seeing their science applied, and, in turn, managers rely on the objectiveness of scientists to make defensible decisions. Scientists and managers currently use remote sensing to map, understand, and predict the ecological effects of fire. Although much has been learned, challenges remain; and there is an urgent need to provide science and tools that managers can use to address challenging fire management issues. In order to provide such data and products, scientists must understand the needs and expectations of fire managers. To facilitate bridging this gap between science and application, we brought together an expert panel of both researchers and managers to discuss information needs and challenges and to make recommendations for the mapping of active fire characteristics and post-fire effects. This paper provides a summary of this panel discussion, which highlighted challenges relating to terminology, interpretation, data availability, etc; and suggested recommendations for partnerships and strategies to address these challenges.

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