Fire has a diverse range of impacts on Earth's physical and social systems. Accurate and up
to date information on areas affected by fire is critical to better understand drivers of fire …

As our planet emerges into a new epoch in which humans dominate the Earth system, it is
imperative that societies initiate a new phase of responsible environmental stewardship …

Fires are a major contributor to atmospheric budgets of greenhouse gases and aerosols,
affect soils and vegetation properties, and are a key driver of land use change. Since the …

Numbers of animal species react to the natural phenomenon of fire, but only humans have
learnt to control it and to make it at will. Natural fires caused overwhelmingly by lightning are …

The intersection of expanding human development and wildland landscapes—the “wildland–
urban interface” or WUI—is one of the most vexing contexts for fire management because it …

Fire is an integral component of ecosystems globally and a tool that humans have
harnessed for millennia. Altered fire regimes are a fundamental cause and consequence of …

Fire profoundly influences people, climate, and ecosystems (1). The impacts of this
interaction are likely to grow, with climate models forecasting widespread increases in fire …

Across leading environmental challenges—fire management, climate change, deforestation–
there is growing awareness of the need to better account for diverse stakeholder …

Land occupation and management systems have defined fire regimes and landscapes for
millennia. The savanna biome is responsible for 86% of all fire events, contributes to 10% of …

Biomass burning is one of the most critical factors impacting vegetation and atmospheric
trends, with important societal implications, particularly when extreme weather conditions …