Wildfires pose a mounting challenge for communities across Canada. But how close is the risk, and where is it likely to come from? Understanding firesheds – the potential areas where wildfires could originate and spread toward communities – is essential for risk management. This webinar introduces innovative new research that maps firesheds, fire spread timelines, and fire pathways for nearly 2,000 Canadian forest communities.
Topics: Fire Effects, Fire History, Fire Prevention, Hazard and Risk, Logistics, Outreach, Planning, Prescribed Fire, Social Science
Regions: Alaska