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Diversity: Just Gender and Race . . . Or a Diversity of Perspectives?

Brown
Let us unpack an “uncomfortable” question: Why don’t women in fire universally encourage more women to join fire? This discussion will be based on the following premise: “fitting in with the firefighter culture is essential for safety and a positive…
Type: Media
Year: 2018

Fire and Archaeology: working together to protect cultural resources during wildfire and prescribed fire

Land managers are challenged to protect cultural resources within the context of reintroducing fire on the landscape. Positive relationships and partnerships are essential to effective management.
Type: Media
Year: 2018

Fire on the mountain: rethinking forest management in the Sierra Nevada

In this report, the Commission calls for transformational culture change in its forest management practices. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported in December 2017 that approximately 27 million trees had died statewide on federal, state…
Type: Document
Year: 2018

Invasive plant management planning: technical considerations

Dingman, Abella, Frey, Budde, Hogan
The National Park Service (NPS) manages non-native invasive plant species that impact the natural and cultural resources and visitor experience in parks. This document provides an overview of key technical concepts and critical information needed to…
Type: Document
Year: 2018

North American forest futures 2018-2090: scenarios for building a more resilient forest sector

Bengston, Peck, Olson, Barros, Birdsey, Williams, Leyva Reyes, Zamudio-Sanchez
North American forests and forest management institutions are experiencing a wide range of significant ecological disturbances and socioeconomic changes, which point to the need for enhanced resilience. A critical capacity for resilience in…
Type: Document
Year: 2018

Planned and ultimate actions of horse owners facing a bushfire threat: implications for natural disaster preparedness and survivability

Thompson, Haigh, Smith
During disasters, the presence of companion animals is an identified risk for household relocation failure as well as premature return. In Australia, where bushfires are a regular summer threat, householders are encouraged to develop a written…
Type: Document
Year: 2018

The view from here - acknowledging our current culture and its shortcomings while using its strengths to lead change

This collection of essays-divided into three key categories: Risk, Culture, and Operations-daylights qualities and practices in the wildland fire service across a broad spectrum, from outdated and unwarranted to honorable and profound. We must…
Type: Document
Year: 2018

Tribal Vulnerability Assessment Resources for Northwest and Great Basin Tribes

Krosby
Are you concerned about what climate change might mean for your tribe? The Climate Impacts Group, in partnership with the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC), hosted a webinar to introduce a new suite of Tribal Vulnerability…
Type: Media
Year: 2018