Wildfire Ready: How the USDA-NRCS Is Using Environmental Intelligence to Prioritize Forest and Rangeland Resilience
Introduction With over 500 million acres of U.S. grazing lands under growing wildfire pressure, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is advancing innovative strategies to address these challenges. Through the Rangeland and Forestland Fuel Management Hazard Zone Prioritization for Conservation Treatments project, commonly known as “NRCS Wildfire Ready,” the agency is piloting a scalable […]
Understanding Post-Wildfire Hazards & Insurance Implications: A Conversation with Leading Geomorphologist John Norman
As wildfires like the recent ones in Los Angeles become increasingly prevalent across our landscapes, understanding their long-term impacts becomes crucial for land managers and insurance providers alike. We sat down with Teren’s John Norman, a geomorphologist with over two decades of experience studying post-wildfire landscapes, to discuss the critical risks and considerations facing professionals […]
10 Game-Changing Analytics for Modern Forestry and Land Stewardship
In the ever-evolving field of land and forestry management, the ability to analyze and interpret data has become crucial for sustainable decision-making. With the integration of advanced analytics, professionals can now monitor and manage natural resources more effectively, ensuring that forests and openlands are preserved for future generations. Here, we explore 10 key analytics shaping […]
Policy Update: Two Major Legislative Wins for Wildfire Technology & Management
The wildfire management policy landscape is evolving rapidly with two recent significant legislative advancements at State (Colorado) and Federal levels, aimed at enhancing technology deployment and collaboration in wildfire prevention and mitigation. Bills recently approved by Colorado’s Wildfire Review Committee, and the Federal HR8790 Fix Our Forests Act are exciting developments that offer unique opportunities […]
From Polar Bears to Landslides: A Geomorphologist’s Quest to Solve Nature’s Greatest Mysteries Through Soil
In his 25+ years as a geomorphologist, soil scientist and quantitative spatial ecologist, John Norman has navigated the realms of the impossible more than once. From predicting landslide risks to studying soil moisture, his journey has been one of transforming once “impossible” tasks into actionable science. But one project stands out: the time he was […]
Teren at the Society of American Foresters National Convention: Empowering Conservation with Geospatial Intelligence
We’re excited to announce that Teren will be attending this year’s Society of American Foresters (SAF) National Convention, taking place in Loveland, CO from September 17-20, 2024. As leaders in geospatial data innovation, we’re eager to connect with land and water resource managers, emergency watershed protection coordinators, and others dedicated to stewarding natural resources. Visit […]