Welcome to InterfaceSouth

InterfaceSouth and its sister center, Urban Forestry South, are the technology transfer centers of the Southern Research Station research work unit called SRS-4952: Integrating Human and Natural Systems in Urban and Urbanizing Environments and are jointly referred to as the Centers for Urban and Interface Forestry. InterfaceSouth focuses on heightening awareness of and providing information about wildland-urban interface issues in the South and nationwide.

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When Nature Is at Your Doorstep Aug 11, 2010

Video exploring wildland-urban interface issues. Take a journey to three southern interface communities and explore their challenges and successes as they respond to the issues created by rapidly changing landscapes. Find out about the joys and responsibilities of residing in the interface When Nature is at Your Doorstep. Presented by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

 

New Flammability Research on Southern Shrubs Aug 05, 2010

Researchers at the U.S. Forest Service, University of Florida, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) conducted a shrub flammability study of 34 southern shrub species using three different flammability categories to indicate how easily and intensely each shrub will burn: high, moderate, and low. The 34 shrubs shown here were selected for testing based on responses to a survey from fire professionals across the southern United States.

 

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FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS

Wood to Energy Outreach Program

The Wood to Energy Outreach Program includes a set of materials for increasing awareness and enhancing community discussions about using wood for heat, power, or electricity. All of the materials and additional resources are available for download. Updates can be found at the Biomass Ambassador's Corner.

 

Leaves of Change

Leaves of Change is a quarterly publication that focuses on our science delivery activities, research projects, and partner activities. This bulletin is sent out electronically through the SWUINET listserve.

 

Changing Roles: WUI Professional Development Program

This program provides state and federal natural resource agencies with a set of flexible resources to conduct their own training programs, aimed toward building skills and tools to successfully tackle WUI issues.

 

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