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View article: The 2023 wildfires in British Columbia, Canada: impacts, drivers, and transformations to coexist with wildfire
The 2023 wildfires in British Columbia, Canada: impacts, drivers, and transformations to coexist with wildfire Open
In 2023, all regions of British Columbia (BC) experienced record-breaking fire weather and wildfires, with extreme behavior and social-ecological effects. In total, 2245 wildfires burned 2840 545 hectares. Contemporary wildfires are the cu…
View article: Fire severity drives understory community dynamics and the recovery of culturally significant plants
Fire severity drives understory community dynamics and the recovery of culturally significant plants Open
Anthropogenic influences are altering fire regimes worldwide, resulting in an increase in the size and severity of wildfires. Simultaneously, throughout western North America, there is increasing recognition of the important role of Indige…
View article: Guiding principles for transdisciplinary and transformative fire research
Guiding principles for transdisciplinary and transformative fire research Open
Background Managing landscape fire is a complex challenge because it is simultaneously necessary for, and increasingly poses a risk to, societies and ecosystems worldwide. This challenge underscores the need for transformative change in th…
View article: Boundary spanners catalyze cultural and prescribed fire in western Canada
Boundary spanners catalyze cultural and prescribed fire in western Canada Open
Western Canada is increasingly experiencing impactful and complex wildfire seasons. In response, there are urgent calls to implement prescribed and cultural fire as a key solution to this complex challenge. Unfortunately, there has been li…
View article: Community Forests advance local wildfire governance and proactive management in British Columbia, Canada
Community Forests advance local wildfire governance and proactive management in British Columbia, Canada Open
As wildfires are increasingly causing negative impacts to communities and their livelihoods, many communities are demanding more proactive and locally driven approaches to address wildfire risk. This marks a shift away from centralized gov…
View article: Community Engagement With Proactive Wildfire Management in British Columbia, Canada: Perceptions, Preferences, and Barriers to Action
Community Engagement With Proactive Wildfire Management in British Columbia, Canada: Perceptions, Preferences, and Barriers to Action Open
Wildfires in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) are increasingly threatening lives and livelihoods. These growing impacts have prompted a paradigm shift toward proactive wildfire management that prioritizes prevention and preparedness inst…
View article: The right to burn: barriers and opportunities for Indigenous-led fire stewardship in Canada
The right to burn: barriers and opportunities for Indigenous-led fire stewardship in Canada Open
Indigenous fire stewardship enhances ecosystem diversity, assists with the management of complex resources, and reduces wildfire risk by lessening fuel loads. Although Indigenous Peoples have maintained fire stewardship practices for mille…
View article: Towards meaningful youth participation in science-policy processes: a case study of the Youth in Landscapes Initiative
Towards meaningful youth participation in science-policy processes: a case study of the Youth in Landscapes Initiative Open
In the context of complex intergenerational challenges such as climate change and sustainable development, it is increasingly important for scientists and policy-makers to actively engage with and support the meaningful participation of yo…