The CAFMS Roadtrip
June 6-8, 2017
Learn from researchers and natural resource managers in the Appalachian fire community.
This is a 3- day bus tour to learn from experts involved with some of the most notable fires of the 2016 wildfire season. Our itinerary is still being developed, so check the itinerary page for updates!
Join us for a road trip of lessons learned from the 2016 wildfire season!
TAKING PLACE
June 6-8, 2017
June 6
Party Rock Fire
Lake Lure, NC
Began on November 3, 2016 and burned more than 7000 acres on the steep terrain outside of a busy tourist area in western NC. For the InciWeb page about this fire, click here.
June 8
Rough Ridge Fire
Flat Rock, NC
Began October 16, 2016 due to a lightening strike and burned more than 27,000 acres. This fire required a large amount of personnel and over a month to contain. For the InciWeb page about this fire, click here.
June 7
Chimney Tops II Fire
Gatlinburg, TN
Began on November 23, 2016 and spread over 5 miles to the town of Gatlinburg. This fire received a large amount of media attention due to damage and forced evacuations. For the InciWeb page about this fire, click here.
Lodging & Transportation
We have a large bus reserved and a safe place to park your vehicle while we are on the road. Transportation between stops is covered, but you will need to make your own room reservations. Each hotel has a block of rooms reserved for the US Forest Service at a rate of $89/night +tax. Group rates are good until May 22.
June 5th
Mountain Lodge and Conference Center
42 McMurray Rd.
Flat Rock, NC 28731
828-693-9910
*We will depart from this location on June 6th at 8:00AM. There is a secure lot where you can leave your vehicles until we return on June 8th.
June 6th
The Greystone Lodge on the River
559 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-5621
June 7th
Comfort Inn & Suites
905 W. Bridge Rd.
Dalton, GA 30720
706-259-2583
****Book before May 22 to get the group rate. ****
The Consortium of Appalachian Fire Managers & Scientists (CAFMS) is 1 of 15 knowledge exchange networks supported by the Joint Fire Science Program. Our goal is to promote communication among fire managers and scientists throughout the Appalachian Mountain region. CAFMS is successful largely because of a strong relationship between the US Forest Service Southern Research Station and The Nature Conservancy's Fire Learning Network. To learn more about CAFMS and gain access to our online research collection, calendar and other tools go to: www.AppalachianFire.org
CONTACT US
For questions and comments email jen@cafms.org