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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

Decades of fire suppression have caused wildfires to become more severe, but prescribed fire turns a fire of “chance” into a fire of “choice.” Through partnership and collaboration, The Nature Conservancy is bringing back fire to protect forests and communities. Read More

Visualizations like interactive maps, 3D videos, and virtual reality simulations are becoming popular tools for communicating with public and professional audiences about wildfire behavior and risk. Sharing information as visualizations requires careful consideration of how content might affect those who view it, particularly during and after wildfire events when the likelihood of causing or exacerbating... Read More

This guide was created to help people and communities in Arizona recover after a wildfire. Read More

In 2023-2024, the Community Resilience project of the Arizona Wildfire Initiative worked within threecommunities across Arizona identifying opportunities to advance their wildfire resilience. These communitieswere Pinetop-Lakeside, Patagonia, and Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona. These consultations resulted in projectsand materials to support all communities across the Southwest to live with wildfire. This is a summary ofrecommendations... Read More

A factsheet outlining four steps to help prepare for wildfire and a chart of common misconceptions about wildfire, along with quick facts that set the record straight. Read More

The California CWPP Toolkit provides important guidance and resources for communities to develop and implement CWPPs across the state Read More