Application for Ecological Transformation Workshops
This application is for a series of workshops hosted by the NC RISCC (North Central Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Network). Ecological transformations, also known as state changes, regime shifts or vegetation type conversions, can be caused by many different disturbances including wildfire, climate change, and invasive species, as well as interactions between these drivers. This workshop series will focus on transformations of terrestrial vegetation (e.g., forests or shrublands to grasslands). 

The goals of these workshops are to 1) identify areas of transformation due to wildfire and grass invasion and 2) evaluate management practices that enhance carbon storage, native biodiversity, and improve resilience, including tradeoffs among priorities.
  • 1st workshop: explore the concept of ecosystem transformation and identify case studies (held virtually December 7, 2023, 9 am - 12 pm MT)
  • 2nd workshop: focus on the implications of ecosystem transformation on carbon storage as well as highlighting areas that are vulnerable to future transformations (summer/fall 2024)
  • 3rd workshop: evaluate management practices that enhance carbon storage and improve native resilience and look at a portfolio of management practices that are being used in the region (winter/spring 2025)
Applications are due Tuesday November 7, 2023.
By filling out this application you are indicating your commitment to attend the 1st workshop which will be held virtually on December 7, 2023 from 9 am - 12 pm MT. Would you also be interested in attending future workshops in this series? *
Name: *
Email: *
Your organization: *
What is your primary role at your organization (select the one that fits best)? *
Where do you work (where is your management area and/or area of study)? Choose all that apply. *
Required
If you work at a land/natural resource management agency, does your organization actively manage for any of the following (optional): 
Yes
No
Not currently but planning to
Fire
Invasive Grasses
Carbon Storage
Biodiversity
Clear selection
How familiar are you with the following concepts? *
Not at all familiar
Somewhat familiar
Very familiar
Ecological transformation
Invasive grass-fire cycle
Climate change impacts on invasive species
Carbon storage and sequestration
Do you work in a landscape where you have witnessed ecological transformation (i.e., significant, long-lasting changes in vegetation type, ecosystem type, and/or species composition)? If yes, please describe below. *
This project is funded by the NC CASC, and the NC CASC is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in its programs and projects. How will you, as a participant, contribute to the diversity of knowledge, career stage, background, or perspective of our workshops, or how would you use the knowledge gained in this workshop to support principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work (optional)?
What questions do you have about ecological transformation, invasive species management, or carbon storage that you would like to discuss in this workshop series (optional)?
Research Disclosure
This workshop will be observed for research purposes. We have been in contact with The University of Colorado's Institutional Review Board as well as other relevant approval groups, to ensure that all data collection is in line with legal requirements. No personally identifiable information (e.g. name, email) will be connected to your comments, activities, or opinions expressed during this workshop.
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