We also evaluated the possible influence of topographic variables—elevation, slope, and aspect—and their relationships with ownership types, management modalities, and protection status. To evaluate the trends and making use of the existing cartography, the study period (1975 to 2017) was subdivided...
There are many different causes of wildfires, including land management and human actions (both accidental and arson). But climate change also has an indirect role by increasing the frequency and intensity of heatwaves and prolonging drought. These conditions heighten the risk and likelihood ...
MIT experts address the effects of Canada’s wildfires and their contribution to air pollution. They attribute the wildfires to climate change and human activity, projecting increased fire activity for the upcoming months. The experts emphasize the health risks of fine particulate matter and recommend ...
While many studies have focused on wildfire incidence and their management in forest, savannah, and grassland ecosystems, fire occurrence and its consequences in agricultural landscapes are often overlooked. Globally, 38 % of the land surface is utilized for livestock and crop production and with an...
Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump launched a series of attacks against Newsom, criticizing the governor's forest management policies and calling for his resignation.Firefighters work in Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on Jan. 9, 2025. (Photo by Gao Chuling/Xinhua...
Wildfires in the southern Canadian Rocky Mountains and their relations... Population Dynamics after Wildfires in Sagebrush Grasslands Wildfires in the western Canadian boreal forest: landscape patterns and ecosystem management. Driving forces of global wildfires over the past millennium and the forthcoming ...
Experts in fire behavior, forest management, and disaster response hope some of the state and federal funding goes to increasing data collection at the local level to help make communities more resilient, doing more to reduce fuels in forests statewide, and additional research. ...
Fire suppression is the primary management response to wildfires in many areas globally. By removing less-extreme wildfires, this approach ensures that remaining wildfires burn under more extreme conditions. Here, we term this the “suppression bias” and use a simulation model to highlight how this...
In this study, we evaluated the involvement and preparedness of the local community towards wildfires in Mt Kenya ecosystem and assessed their perceptions on various aspects of fire management. We specifically (1) determined the perceived level of community contribution to wildfires within the greater ...
The South Coast Air Quality Management District said on Monday that an air quality alert is still in effect due to the Post Fire, urging residents in the area impacted by smoke to limit their exposure by remaining indoors or seeking alternate shelter. ...