US EditionFighting fire with fire: UVic study outlines benefits to planned fires
- The POLIS Wildfire Resilience Project at UVic released a study on May 16, 2025, outlining the role of beneficial fire in reducing wildfire risk in British Columbia.
- This study responds to the 2023 wildfire season, which saw 2,293 fires, a 242% increase from 670 fires in 2020, marking the worst fire season in BC over the past decade.
- The authors describe beneficial fire as intentional or naturally occurring wildfires that contribute positively to ecosystem health while posing manageable risks to nearby communities, and they suggest four key measures as part of a comprehensive societal response.
- Kevin Kriese noted that numerous initiatives throughout B.C., driven by Indigenous, provincial, and local governments, are working to reintroduce fire to the landscape and enhance wildfire resilience.
- Andrea Barnett highlighted the importance of empowering local communities to assess risks and make decisions about beneficial fire use, expressing a hopeful outlook on this community-led approach.
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Education News CanadaUniversity of Victoria - How ‘beneficial fire' reduces risk of wildfire: report
Beneficial fire will be essential to reducing wildfire risk and promoting wildfire resilience, according to a report by the POLIS Wildfire Resilience Project, based at the University of Victoria's. . .
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