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Human Dimensions

Examines the social aspects of fire—how it impacts communities, how people prepare for and recover from fire, and how land use, building practices, and education influence wildfire risk and resilience.

Research and Publications


Human and climatic influences on wildfires ignited by recreational activities in national forests in Washington, Oregon, and California

2024 Research Brief

What Makes Wildfires Destructive in California? Study Points to Distance to Human Development and Fire Weather

2023 Research Brief

Wildfire Risk Perception and Communication in Disadvantaged Communities: Eastern Coachella Valley, Southern California

2025 Research Brief

Historical Review and Framework for Managed Fire Decision Making

2021 Research Brief

Roles of NGOs in wildfire relief and recovery

2022 Research Brief

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Past Events and Recordings


Fast fires, big data, and the future of wildfire risk

Nov 5, 2026

Common Ground: Prescribed Fire, Vineyards, and Community Resilience

Apr 14, 2026

Traditional Ecological Knowledge in the Fire World

Apr 2, 2026

Wildfire Impacts on California’s Agricultural Sector

Feb 25, 2026

Community-Led Prescribed Fire and Fuels Reduction in Butte County, California

Feb 11, 2026

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