Agenda

This course is part of the Current Issues in Landscape Architecture in the Western U.S. Series. Attend all six courses and save 25% ($178)!

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
9:00 am – 11:00 am PST


Agenda:
Presented by Lenya N. Quinn-Davidson

  • The ecological role of fire in western landscapes and opportunities for integrating prescribed fire into land management and design
  • Practical applications of prescribed fire for habitat restoration, invasive species control, and enhancing ecosystem resilience
  • Policy, training, and community-based approaches to expanding the use of fire as a management tool across the western U.S.
  • Lessons learned from prescribed burn associations and training exchanges, and how they can inform landscape architecture practice

 

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Credits

Engineers
2.0 PDHs

Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
2.0 HSW LUs

Landscape Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
2.0 HSW PDHs

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

*On-Demand Credits*

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

2.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
2.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)

Speakers

Lenya N. Quinn-Davidson

Director, UC ANR Fire Network and Program Director, Women-in-Fire Training Exchange (WTREX) Program

Ms. Quinn-Davidson is a Fire Advisor and the Director of UCANR’s Fire Network. Ms. Quinn-Davidson’s primary focus is on the human connection with fire, and increasing the use of prescribed fire for habitat restoration, invasive species control, and ecosystem and community resiliency. Ms. Quinn-Davidson works on prescribed fire issues at various scales, including locally in Humboldt County, where she works with private landowners to bring fire back as a land management tool; at the state level, where she collaborates on policy and research related to prescribed fire, and helps inspire and support prescribed burn associations; and nationally, through her work and leadership on prescribed fire training exchanges (TREX). Ms. Quinn-Davidson is passionate about using prescribed fire to inspire and empower people, from rural ranchers to agency leaders to young women pursuing careers in fire management, and everyone in between.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement: 

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). 

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. 

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. 

Course Title:  Using Fire as a Management Tool

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This two-hour course examines how prescribed fire can be strategically applied in Western U.S. landscapes to reduce wildfire risks to buildings and communities. Instruction emphasizes how integrating fire as a management tool supports long-term fire protection for the built environment by reducing fuel loads, restoring ecological balance, and strengthening the resilience of surrounding landscapes.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to explain how prescribed fire reduces surrounding fuel loads and contributes to long-term fire protection for structures and communities in the Western U.S.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to evaluate the practical applications of prescribed fire for habitat restoration, invasive species management, and resilience building.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to identify policy, training, and community-based approaches that expand the safe and effective use of prescribed fire.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to analyze lessons from prescribed burn associations to inform design strategies that enhance building resilience within fire-prone landscapes.

LUs: 2.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  10/01/2028

Complaint Resolution Policy: 

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.