Applying innovative science and technology to on-the-ground natural resource management

The National Center for Landscape Fire Analysis, a program in the College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana, Missoula, aims to link scientific and technological developments with wildland fire and land management. Our web site provides an overview of who we are, what we do, and how we do it; if you have further questions, please contact us for more information. 

Staff from the Fire Center and the College of Forestry and Conservation recently tested a newly three-dimensional terrestrial laser, which will complement airborne- and space-based laser altimetry research

Fire Center staff members recently completed work on the wireless data and communications network in Denali National Park and Preserve

Ann Hadlow completed her thesis defense -- congratulations Ann! She presented her findings on "Changes in Fire Season Precipitation in Idaho and Montana from 1982 - 2006."

A web-based database resource system, developed by the NCLFA, used to track all smokejumper activity.

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