The construction of fuel breaks is a common strategy for suppressing wildfires in rangelands, but it can also increase the number …
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The fastest-growing and most destructive fires in the US (2001 to 2020)
Wildfires that spread rapidly are the most dangerous, and their growth rates have significantly increased across the U.S. between …
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Fire severity drives understory community dynamics and the recovery of culturally significant plants
Dive into new research on the effects of "mega fires" on understory plant communities and the repercussions on biodiversity and …
CSU research shows increase in carcinogen exposure, cancer risk among firefighters
Firefighters face hidden dangers beyond the flames—new CSU research reveals that exposure to fires leads to higher levels of …
Not just another cheatgrass: The ventenata invasion in the interior Northwest
Once a natural firebreak, the rocky meadows and scablands of the American West are now at risk of fueling wildfires. The spread of …
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Thinning Colorado forests to reduce fire danger also helps bees and flowers, research shows
A more-than-decadelong effort to thin Front Range forests to reduce fire danger has brought more bees, more flowers and increased …
Low-intensity fires reduce wildfire risk by 60%
Discover how prescribed fires—once seen as mere preventative measures—are proving to be powerful tools for reducing wildfire risk. …
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