The goals of the Conservation Education (CE) Team for the Fire, Fuel, and Smoke Science Program are to:

1. Increase awareness of the scope and content of FFS research
2. Improve understanding of fundamental concepts in wildland fire science
3. Increase interest in the application of science to wildland management

The objectives of the CE Team are to:

1. Increase awareness of CE at Fire Lab, increase staff participation in CE, help integrate CE into FFS Program
2. Enhance recording and evaluation of CE program components
3. Provide CE information on firelab.org
4. Develop partnerships that enlarge audience for FFS CE, increase effectiveness of program, and share information
5. Provide a hospitable learning environment for groups who visit the Fire Lab for formal tours
6. Increase understanding of wildland fire science; increase knowledge of research tools and methods
7. Develop and provide high-quality materials for teaching fundamental concepts of fire science. Highlight science methodology & hands-on activities
8. Increase knowledge among students of the variety of careers in fire research
9. Contribute to development of future scientists

Please see Conservation Education Products for more information.