Winter in high elevation, spruce-fir forest at Taos Ski Valley

Spruce-Fir Fire Regime

Fire has shaped the diverse landscapes of the Southwest for thousands of years. This series explores the fire regimes of different vegetation types, examining historical fire frequency, intensity, extent, and seasonality. We also discuss how modern fire suppression, climate change, and management strategies impact these ecosystems today. By understanding the natural role of fire, we …

Ponderosa Pine Fire Regime

Fire has shaped the diverse landscapes of the Southwest for thousands of years. This series explores the fire regimes of different vegetation types, examining historical fire frequency, intensity, extent, and seasonality. We also discuss how modern fire suppression, climate change, and management strategies impact these ecosystems today. By understanding the natural role of fire, we …

Preventing accidental ignitions title part of flyer

Preventing Accidental Ignitions: A Case Study of Developed Shooting Ranges

We are happy to announce the premiere of a new educational video, “Preventing accidental ignitions: A case study of developed shooting ranges” for #NationalPublicLandsDay on September 28, 2024.  Wildfires are accidentally ignited by target shooting each year. While there is no good data on the number of fires started by firearms, land managers recognize the …

Post-Wildfire Recovery Through Principles of Engineering with Nature Cover Photo

The Restoration of Santa Clara Canyon

This is the story of the Santa Clara Creek Watershed that serves as the primary water source, cultural identity, and spiritual sanctuary to the Pueblo of Santa Clara. Since 1998, three large wildfires impacted Santa Clara Creek, resulting in largely denuded slopes, exposed soils gave way, and leading to large-scale catastrophic flooding. In the wake …

Water flowing through the Lower Gila River with scattered trees and bare earth.

Tamarisk Removal along the Lower Gila River

Part of the Southwest Fire Science Consortium and AZ Wildfire Initiative‘s SW Fire Stories wildfire documentary video series, this video raises awareness about wildfire on the Lower Gila River and surrounding communities and the work being done by the Lower Gila River Collaborative to reduce wildfire risk and to inform people about the habitat and importance of restoration on the Lower …

Burning in the Black Range- Using prescribed fire on the Gila National Forest

A brief look at how the Black Range of the Gila National Forest goes about putting down thousands of acres of prescribed fire. See how the District works in a collaborative and productive manner while working within the multiple-use framework to include grazing, wildlife, recreation, and community outreach. Supported by science, the agency looks to keep fire on the landscape. View the YouTube video here.


A game changer: Prescribed fire and Mexican spotted owls

In the fall of 2018, the Coconino National Forest, in partnership with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, conducted prescribed fires in Mexican spotted owl protected activity centers (PACs). This video describes this project. View the YouTube video here. 


Fire & Archaeology: Working together to protect cultural resources during wildfires and prescribed fires

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. View the YouTube video here.


Smoke impacts, air resource advisors and you!

Air Resource Advisors provide a vast array of tools and products to predict and communicate smoke impacts during wildfires. Having a resource solely dedicated to smoke management and effective messaging improves both internal and external communication. View the video here.