Wildfire science research - Start here!
Pyrocumulus cloud produced by the Dixie Fire on July 22, 2021. Photo by Frank Schulenberg, from Wikipedia. CC BY-SA 4.0. image resized from original.
Welcome to the Wildfire Science Research Guide! Whether you are new or old to doing library research, this guide will have something useful for you. Start here on this page to find general wildfire science resources, or explore the tabs on the left to find resources broken down by major topics in field.
Extreme Wildfire Events and Disasters by ISBN: 0128157224Publication Date: 2019-11-22This book highlights new ways to prevent and respond to extreme wildfire events and disasters through sustainable development, thus revealing better management methods and increasing protection of both the natural environment and the vulnerable communities within it.
- Fire Dictionary from University of California Agriculture and Natural ResourcesOnline dictionary containing common wildfire science terms and their definitions
Stay up to date with wildfire science news and research
Looking for a research topic? Use the resources below to learn what's new in the field of wildfire science.
- Fire Ecology Chats PodcastSubscribe to this podcast to hear summaries of current research and science published in the journal Fire Ecology.
- USGS FirelightThe USGS Firelight newsletter provides updates on the latest USGS fire science for a changing world. Each issue features a variety of our wildland fire science, providing information, data and tools for use by managers before, during, and after fires.
- Firehouse MagazineA magazine dedicated to providing fire/rescue professionals with information, news, training, and community to help them do their jobs safer and more efficiently.
- Fire Engineering MagazineFire Engineering magazine provides training, education, and management information for fire and emergency services personnel worldwide.
Wildfire Science news from ScienceDaily.com
Contact the STEM Librarian for help
California's Wildfire & Forest Resilience Action Plan
The "California's Wildfire & Forest Resilience Action Plan" (2021) contains recommendations from the Governor's Forest Management Task Force to "address the key drivers of catastrophic fires, significantly increase the pace and scale of forest management, and improve the resilience of increasingly threatened communities."