A New 'Geography of Fire' Defines Southern US Wildfire Risk

A new 'geography of fire' defines southern US wildfire risk

In the Southeast, wildfire risk is increasing. Fire suppression has allowed fuel to accumulate in forests, droughts are becoming more common, and communities are developing more homes and infrastructure in forested areas. Policymakers and managers therefore need updated tools for strategic fire management in the South.

In the south-east, the risk of forest fires increases. Fire suppression has allowed fuel to accumulate in forests, droughts are becoming more common and communities are developing more houses and infrastructure in forested areas. Decision makers and managers need updated tools for management [...]