Archives: Resources

Playbook for the Pyrocene is a reference for builders, planners, and architects. Read More

A collection of resources serving as a starting point to help producers live and ranch more safely with wildfire. Read More

A Step-By-Step Guide to building and burning slash piles for Colorado landowners. Read More

The Disaster Leadership Team helps local leaders navigate the complexities of disaster recovery through direct mentorship, personalized guidance, and sharing proven strategies. Read More

Headwaters Economics examined the costs for improving the structure and design of existing homes to increase their wildfire resistance, in partnership with California’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). The results are detailed in a report, “Retrofitting a Home for Wildfire Resistance,” and show that some of the most effective strategies to reduce... Read More

Most of the wildfire prevention research used today is over 35 years old and has limited relevance to today’s diverse public land users and modern interventions. Current, high-quality social science is urgently needed to evaluate the effectiveness of education, engineering, enforcement, and administration strategies across different user groups and landscapes. Updated research will guide smarter... Read More

Local organizations have created Big Sky’s go-to resource for creating appealing, alpine-appropriate landscapes that are fire-safe, water-wise, and ecosystem-friendly. Read More

Guidance for safe and efficient evacuation during wildfires. Read More

This guide provides straightforward direction for how to be better prepared for wildfire as a long-term renter in the Lake Tahoe area. Read More

The word “risk” is often used informally to talk about feelings of danger or chances of loss. When communicating about wildfire risk, both inside the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service and with thepublic and others, careful and intentional use of the term “risk” is more likely to increase shared understanding of all involved. What... Read More