Watersheds in the Southwest can be greatly impacted by wildfire events. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the sections and materials in our May 2025 synthesis. Check it out and learn about nature-based solutions, case studies, and other resources that can help ameliorate post-fire flooding. Find the full working paper here.
Wildland fire prevention is underfunded despite its proven value. This fact sheet covers best practices of prevention education, engineering, enforcement, and administration.
Most wildfire prevention science is over thirty years old and as such needs to be updated to reflect today’s diverse recreationalist user groups. Read our fact sheet to learn more about what kind of studies are needed to connect with those who visit our wildlands.
Scientists, land managers, and students gathered at the 4th Southwest Fire Ecology Conference to discuss the challenges posed by the alterations to the historic fire regime in the Sonoran Desert. This fact sheet summarizes the key insights and proposed solutions that emerged from these discussions, highlighting the urgent need for informed and adaptive fire management …
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Recent research shows that fuel treatments can benefit the understory in southwestern forests. Grasses, wildflowers, and shrubs contribute to the overall health of a forest. What happens to these plants after thinning and prescribed fire? Read our fact sheet to find out!
Short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO are increasing across the Southwest. While beneficial for local economies, many visitors are unaware of the state’s wildfire risks or how to stay informed. To address this, the Southwest Fire Science Consortium and the Arizona Wildfire Initiative created a wildfire information packet for short-term rentals. This customizable resource educates …
Understand the takeaways derived from a panel of expert practitioners and thinkers during a special panel session titled: “Learning from the Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon Wildfire, the largest fire in New Mexico: From erosion to reforestation and living in the continuum of wildfire cycles” held during the 4th Annual Southwest Fire Ecology Conference. This fact …
This is a summary of findings and themes that emerged in interviews with over 100 individuals across Arizona during in-depth community consultations. These insights will help community leaders be more strategic about using resources to improve wildfire adaptation in policy and practice.
The wisdom contained within the broad scope of Indigenous Knowledges and Sciences (IKS) is accurate, reliable, and relevant and is therefore qualified as Best Available Scientific Information (BASI) that can be used by land managers and researchers. Scroll down to read the fact sheet below or download a PDF here.
Did you know that most multicellular animals in forests are tiny soil and litter dwelling invertebrates that are barely visible or invisible to the naked eye? We call these minute critters “microinvertebrates” (in contrast to “macroinvertebrates,” which are larger, more easily observable invertebrates like earthworms). Scroll down to read the fact sheet below or download …