Wildfire is a natural phenomenon with substantial economic consequences, and its
management is complex, dynamic, and rife with incentive problems. This article reviews the …

Wildfires pose a significant challenge to the natural and the built environments, as well as
the safety and economic wellbeing of the communities residing in wildfire-prone areas. The …

Abstract Background The PODs (potential operational delineations) concept is an adaptive
framework for cross-boundary and collaborative land and fire management planning. Use of …

Supporting wildfire management activities is frequently identified as a benefit of forest roads.
As such, there is a growing body of research into forest road planning, construction, and …

Background Wildfire suppression is becoming more costly and dangerous as the scale and
severity of impacts from fires increase under climate change. Aims We aim to identify the key …

Contingency firelines can be used to back up primary lines to increase probability of fire
containment, decrease fire losses, and improve firefighter safety. In this study, we classify …

The influence of forest treatments on wildfire effects is challenging to interpret. This is, in
part, because the impact forest treatments have on wildfire can be slight and variable across …

Pre-fire mitigation efforts that include the installation and maintenance of fuel breaks are
integral to wildfire suppression in Southern California. Fuel breaks alter fire behavior and …

Increasing wildfire activity, decreasing workforce capacity, and growing systemic strain may
result in an interagency wildfire-response system less capable of protecting landscapes and …

Background Wildfires are increasing in incidence, size, and severity in the USA along with
associated firefighting costs. Evaluation of firefighting containment and mop-up activities are …