Climate Change and Wildfire

Abstract

Wildfires are any uncontrolled fires occurring within natural landscapes such as forests and brush. These unpredictable fires have the ability to jump gaps such as roads, rivers, and fire lines, making containment and suppression exceedingly difficult.

Resource Type

Factsheet/pamphlet

Author

Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals

Resource URL

http://www7.nau.edu/itep/main/tcc/docs/resources/om_WildfireFactSheet_081512.pdf

Date

August 15, 2012

Institution

Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals

Organization Type

Ngo

Climate and Environmental Impact

Wildfires

Other

Tribal/tek

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