Smoke exposure from wildfires is an increasingly common public health hazard to communities throughout California. Knowing where to find accurate information and being prepared to act when smoke is in the air can help you protect yourself and your family. This factsheet from UCANR Fire Network provides background on the health impacts of smoke and an introduction to preparing yourself during smoke events.
Read MoreThis was developed through a partnership between Oregon State University’s Extension Fire Program and the School of Journalism and Communications at the University of Oregon. Our broad goal is to increase mutual learning between Oregon journalists and fire scientists to improve science-based coverage of wildfire events and issues. We conducted interviews with a selected number of journalists/newsrooms, fire scientists, and public information officers across the state to learn about their needs and interests in reporting on wildfire, and based the content of this publication on what we heard.
#Ashfall is an initiative that asks community members to photograph wildfire ash, with the goal of learning to predict intense weather generated by wildfires. A collaboration of the Desert Research Institute and the University of Nevada, Reno, #Ashfall is a way for those who are not at risk from current fires to contribute to the scientific knowledge that aims to strengthen our communities’ defenses and protect our natural spaces.
Read MoreThis resource introduces Sustainable Defensible Space (SDS) as the area around the home extending 100 feet from the home itself. The condition of this space is critical not only to increasing resistance of structures to wildfire loss and safeguarding firefighters’ lives but also to improving conservation values and protecting California’s natural heritage.
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The California Forest Observatory is a data-driven forest monitoring system. The system maps the drivers of wildfire hazard across the state—including forest structure, weather, topography & infrastructure—from space.
Read MoreThe Bay Area Prescribed Fire Council is a meeting point for Rx fire professionals, students, teachers, tribal members, researchers, land managers, fire fighters, regulators and the general public from throughout the greater Bay Area. At these intersections, we hope to facilitate dialogue and foster change, so that we might get more "good fire" on the ground. Visit this page for upcoming events and resources on prescribed fire in the area.
Read MoreIf you happen to live in a wildfire-prone state, it's especially important to learn the latest tips and tricks to stay safe when the flames erupt. This online guide walks you through the steps before a fire, during an evacuation, and what to do if you need to shelter in place. View resource at www.safehome.org/resources/wildfire-safety-guide/
Read MoreChapter 5 of this publication has detailed recommendations and considerations on how to best install or improve access and roads.
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Read MoreThere are multiple resources for teachers or educators who want to bring some fire science ideas to the classroom, here’s one for the Sierra Nevada and one for Southern California.
Read MoreThis Story Map tells the story of the 2017 fires, with a specific emphasis on how natural habitats fared during and after the fires, and the important role of science and data in enhancing watershed and community resiliency, land management, and education.
This website discusses the work being done here and has an amazing set of photos, videos, and even a virtual reality immersive experience (under the media gallery tab).
Read MoreThe California Native Plant Society has produced a Fire Recovery guide that can be downloaded or ordered at http://cnps.org/fire-recovery.
Do you know what's in your water tank? You could be spreading invasive aquatic species during a fire activity. Here are some resources on how to prevent spreading these harmful ride-along species.
Read MoreOur mission is to serve as a venue for practitioners, state and federal agencies, academic institutions, tribes, non-governmental organizations, coalitions, and interested individuals to work collaboratively to promote, protect, conserve, and expand the responsible use of prescribed fire and cultural fire in the southern Sierra Nevada’s fire-adapted landscapes and fire-dependent landscapes, and to promote public understanding and acceptance on the ecological and cultural importance of burning.
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The California Forest Stewardship Program was created to encourage good stewardship of California's private forestland. The program provides technical information and assistance to landowners to promote sound forest management, and assists communities in solving forest-related issues.
Read MoreAt the La Kretz Center, we help preserve California’s biodiversity and ecosystems through research, education and public programs. We supply the scientific research needed to inform management actions to protect and restore California’s fragile biodiversity resources.
Read MoreThe Desert FMP website is a great resource for finding fire information and fact sheets for quick learning. Their specific focus is on desert ecosystems.
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The mission of the UC Berkeley Center for Fire Research and Outreach is to provide a forum for coordination on emerging research and tools regarding wildland fire in California. The center will facilitate working groups devoted to a specific field or topic of research and management that relates to fire. The Center also addresses areas with Mediterranean climates world-wide.
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The California Klamath-Siskiyou Fire Learning Network (CKS FLN) is a parternship focused on sharing learning and practice for land management in the Trinity and Western Klamath Mountains. The CKS FLN works at all levels, from national – landscape, to conduct strategic public outreach aimed at building support for ecosystem restoration and fuels management.
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The California Fire Science Consortium is divided into 4 geographic regions and 1 wildland-urban interface (WUI) team. Statewide coordination of this program is based at UC Berkeley.
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This regional Fire Science Exchange is one of 15 regional fire science exchanges sponsored by Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP).
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