Fire History Portal

Definition: The study of how often fires have occurred in a given geographical area.
(Pacific Biodiversity Institute/Fire Research And Management Exchange System)

Historical data are increasingly seen as critical information for contemporary management of National Forests, National Parks, and other public lands. Fire history research provides opportunities for understanding the natural range of variability in fire frequency, severity, extent, and spatial complexity, as well as the role of fire in ecosystems and the feedbacks that link fire, climate, vegetation, and management decisions. The data provide managers with both models of long-term ecosystem behavior with which to assess the degree and nature of departure in current conditions, and direction and justification for restoration efforts, fuels treatments, and other management projects.

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Upcoming Events

Colorado Wildland Fire Conference 2023: Accelerating Adaptation and Managing Expectations
Fort Collins Marriott
April 11, 2023 (All day) to April 14, 2023 (All day)

7th Fire in Eastern Oak Forests Conference
May 16, 2023 (All day) to May 18, 2023 (All day)

8th International Wildland Fire Conference
Alfândega do Porto
May 16, 2023 (All day) to May 19, 2023 (All day)