As we move into peak fire season, it’s a great time to raise our awareness of all things wildfire. Wildfire work continues year round. Forest workers perform wildfire prevention measures like mechanical thinning and prescribed fire across the country. Researchers investigate how fires spread, impacts of smoke, and how to better predict outcomes. Read more about how the Forest Service is preparing for fire season here.
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Exploring the Science of Fire
Here are a few highlights of Natural Inquirer resources on fire-related research and some fun activities to help kids think about fire science. And look out for a new monograph coming soon about research on the impacts of thinning and prescribed fire on forest resiliency.
Looking for more?
- Learn even more about Wildfire Awareness Month and find ways to protect your home, prepare your community, and share the word at the National Interagency Fire Center’s page.
- Find a list of practical, easy-to-setup activities for exploring fire science in this blog post.
