Landscapes on Fire

Impacts on Uplands, Rivers, and Communities

Ellen Wohl (Colorado State University, CO, USA)

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
18 December 2024

Natural disasters; Social impact of environmental issues

Series: Special Publications

Explores the effects of wildfires on land, water, vegetation, wildlife, and humans

Across the world, wildfires are increasing in frequency, extent, and severity, driven by changes in land use and climate. After the immediate hazards of fire and smoke have passed, landscapes and ecosystems can be left altered for decades.

Landscapes on Fire: Impacts on Uplands, Rivers, and Communities presents an overview of wildfires and their after-effects on different parts of the natural, biological, and human landscape, bringing together perspectives from different disciplines.

Volume highlights include:

Causes, mechanics, and patterns of wildfire Effects of fire on uplands and river networks Predicting and mitigating fire-related hazards Projected trends in wildfire patterns and effects due to climate change Case studies from across the world

The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.

By: Ellen Wohl (Colorado State University CO USA)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
ISBN: 9781394235131
ISBN 10: 1394235135
Series: Special Publications
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 18 December 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Introduction 2. Fires 2.1. Describing wildfire 2.2. People altering wildfire 2.3. Consequences of different fire regimes 3. Uplands 3.1. Upland fluxes 3.2. Upland forms 3.3. Upland biota 3.4. Summary: Wildfire effects in uplands 4. River Networks 4.1. Riparian zones and floodplains 4.2. Headwater stream corridors 4.3. River corridors in higher-order portions of river networks 4.4. Stratigraphic records of long-term fire history & river corridor response 4.5. Summary: Wildfire effects in river networks 5. Human Communities 5.1. Hazards during fire 5.2. Post-fire hazards 5.3. Resilience 5.4. Summary 6. Futures 6.1. Changing fire regimes 6.2. Ecosystem changes and species range 6.3. Research directions 6.4. Summary: mitigation and adjustment