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The USGS fire science mission is to produce and deliver the best available scientific information, tools, and products to support land and emergency management by individuals and organizations at all levels. Below are news releases and featured stories associated with our fire science portfolio. 

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Embers of Wisdom: The Yurok Tribe and USGS Partnership in Culturally Prescribed Fire Management

Embers of Wisdom: The Yurok Tribe and USGS Partnership in Culturally Prescribed Fire Management

Culturally prescribed burning is a sustainable method for managing land and enhancing the resilience of streams and watersheds. USGS and Yurok Tribe...

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Approaches for Managing Post-Fire Vegetation Shifts

Approaches for Managing Post-Fire Vegetation Shifts

Northwest CASC researchers and partners identify key needs to consider when managing vegetation shifts after wildfires.

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In a recently published study, FORT scientists and collaborators synthesize data from 26,729 post-burn vegetation plots to determine the effects of fire and climate on non-native plant invasion

In a recently published study, FORT scientists and collaborators synthesize data from 26,729 post-burn vegetation plots to determine the effects of fire and climate on non-native plant invasion

This publication examined patterns and predictors of non-native plant invasion following fire across the western United States by synthesizing data...

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Newly Identified Invasive Grasses in Hawaiʻi Pose Significant Fire Risk

Newly Identified Invasive Grasses in Hawaiʻi Pose Significant Fire Risk

New flammable invasive grass species and weeds were discovered on five Hawaiian Islands through extensive surveying funded by the Pacific Islands CASC...

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New "Fueling Discovery" Wildland Fire Science Webinar Slated for October 10, 2023

New "Fueling Discovery" Wildland Fire Science Webinar Slated for October 10, 2023

Fueling Discovery with USGS Wildland Fire Science is a public webinar series hosted by USGS Wildland Fire Science and the Ecosystems Mission Area...

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Friday's Findings - May 19 2023

Friday's Findings - May 19 2023

Title: Historical Role of Fire in the Klamath Mountains, California

Speaker: Clarke Knight, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher, USGS Geology, Minerals...

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New Mexico Landscapes Field Station Research informs Fire Management

New Mexico Landscapes Field Station Research informs Fire Management

Researchers at the New Mexico Landscapes Field Station, part of the Fort Collins Science Center, use tree-ring fire scars as part of a place-based...

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President Proposes Nearly $1.8 Billion for USGS Science in FY 2024

President Proposes Nearly $1.8 Billion for USGS Science in FY 2024

Science investments focus on landscape-scale issues, natural disasters and critical minerals while preparing tomorrow’s workforce

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Shaping the Future of Wildfire Protection in Southern California

Shaping the Future of Wildfire Protection in Southern California

The Southwest CASC is part of a collaborative partnership that is helping resource managers in Southern California address the wildfire crisis in the...

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Using Soil Science to Improve Wildfire Predictions

Using Soil Science to Improve Wildfire Predictions

South Central CASC-supported researchers are looking beyond weather data and towards soil science to better protect lives and property from dangerous...

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San Carlos Apache Tribe Hosts BIA’s Innovation Landscape Network Research Project

San Carlos Apache Tribe Hosts BIA’s Innovation Landscape Network Research Project

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) has provided funds to dramatically increase fuel treatments and post-wildfire recovery efforts. To replace...

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