The Southern Wildland-Urban Interface Council (SWUIC) serves as the advisory council for InterfaceSouth and is composed of members from State Forestry Agencies, the USDA Forest Service, Academia, Cooperative Extension, and non-government organizations.
PURPOSE
To support the leadership role of the Southern Group of State Foresters (SGSF) in identifying and addressing WUI issues; to serve as a liaison between the SGSF, U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Cooperative Extension Service, Universities and other stakeholders and InterfaceSouth; and to help guide the technology transfer activities of InterfaceSouth and assist in identifying research needs.
OBJECTIVES
- Assist InterfaceSouth by identifying emerging WUI issues and by advising on research and information needs;
- Serve as a liaison to the States for the delivery of tech transfer products;
- Assist InterfaceSouth in planning education and tech transfer activities;
- Identify and communicate the needs of other stakeholders.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susan Reisch, Chair
Georgia Forestry Commission
(978) 476-6227
sreisch@gfc.state.ga.us
