Extreme Wildfire Events and Disasters: Root Causes and New Management Strategies highlights the urgent need for new methods to prepare and mitigate the effects of these events. Using a multidisciplinary, socio-ecological approach, the book discusses the roots of the problem, presenting a new, innovative approach to wildfire mitigation based on the operational concept of Fire Smart Territory (FST). Under the guidance of its expert editors, the book highlights new ways to prevent and respond to extreme wildfire events and disasters through sustainable development, thus revealing better management methods and increasing protection of both the natural environment and the vulnerable communities within it.

Extreme Wildfire Events and Disasters: Root Causes and New Management Strategies

Science & Math

McGee, Tara K.

Tedim, Fantina

Leone, Vittorio

Earth Sciences

Elsevier

Nearly one-third of wildfire evacuations in Canada involve Indigenous communities. While evacuations are carried out to protect people from smoke and flames, deciding to leave brings its own challenges. Based on interviews with evacuees from seven First Nations, this book outlines how Indigenous communities and external organizations can best prepare for the different stages of a wildfire evacuation, including: <ul> <li>deciding when to leave</li> <li>putting a plan in motion</li> <li>troubleshooting transportation</li> <li>finding accommodation</li> <li>caring for evacuees</li> <li>returning home.</li> </ul> With climate change increasing the likelihood of wildfires around the world, this book is an invaluable resource for any community at risk from fire.

First Nations Wildfire Evacuations: A Guide for Communities and External Agencies

Christianson, Amy Cardinal

First Nations Wildfire Evacuation Partnership

Purich Publishing

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