Mediterranean-type ecosystems, like those in Southern California’s native shrublands, are being invaded and sometimes replaced by non-native herbaceous plant species, potentially increasing wildfire ignition risk
Abstract: We conducted a natural experiment using remote sensing and field monitoring data collected pre- and post-wildfire, contrasting mature and regrowth tall wet Eucalyptus forests, at a
Abstract As extreme wildfires increase in frequency and scale, understanding where and how social vulnerability intersects with fire exposure and impacts is essential for promoting
Understanding the interplay between environmental factors and operational practices is essential to overcoming the bottlenecks that often hinder post-fire restoration success. Selecting favorable microsites can
Abstract Conservation practitioners responsible for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services within protected areas require information about how dominant plant species may reassemble under rapid global
Abstract Background Firebreaks—areas where fuels are removed—are widely implemented to reduce wildfire spread and support suppression efforts. Despite their global use, concerns remain about their
Abstract Widespread impacts of landscape fire on ecosystems, societies, and the climate system itself have heightened the need to understand the potential future trajectory of
Background Understanding the relative contribution of climate and human factors to wildfires is critical for managing risk across California’s diverse ecosystems, in the United States
In the face of the climate and biodiversity crisis, global targets for the restoration of degraded lands have become ever more ambitious and urgent. Here
Abstract The conjunction of lightning ignitions and dry vegetation has shaped fire regimes throughout geological time. These fire regimes have in turn influenced the traits
