Introducing the “Fire Social Science” Section of the Journal Fire

Eriksen, Christine

doi:10.3390/fire5050157

Fire

2022

DOI: 10.3390/fire5050157

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Introducing the “Fire Social Science” Section of the Journal Fire

Christine Eriksen

Abstract: Climate change is often espoused in public debates as being the main culprit of the increasing frequency, scale, and intensity of wildfires around the world [...]

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Social science to advance wildfire adaptation in the southwestern United States: a review and future research directions

Edgeley

2023

Int. J. Wildland Fire

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Background Social science that seeks to advance wildfire adaptation in the southwestern US states of Arizona and New Mexico remains underdeveloped in comparison with other regions in the USA. Aim To identify key themes in the existing social science literature on wildfire in the Southwest and to determine future research needs that can inform more strategic adaptation across scales and contexts. Methods This article presents an in-depth literature review, organising findings using the Fire Adapted Communities Framework. Key results Research on social aspects of wildfire in the southwestern USA has continued to diversify and broaden in scope over time, but some foundational lines of inquiry (such as public support for prescribed fire) have become outdated while other areas of study (such as fire prevention) have not been explored at all. Conclusions Opportunities to advance wildfire social science efforts in the Southwest are abundant and well positioned to inform social understandings in other regions and countries. Implications Researchers wishing to conduct social science research related to wildfire in the Southwest should seek to update and diversify knowledge in this field both through strategic selection of study sites and populations and via intentional, rigorous research design that acknowledges and elevates the nuances of social interactions with wildfire.

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Social science to advance wildfire adaptation in the southwestern United States: a review and future research directions

Edgeley

2023

Int. J. Wildland Fire

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Coexisting with wildfire: strengthening collective capacity by changing the status quo

Eriksen

2024

fire ecol

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This article is the fuller written version of the invited closing plenary given by the author at the 10th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress. The article provides a consideration of our capacity to cope, care, and coexist in a fiery world from a social and structural point of view. It focuses on privilege as the root cause of a long and troublesome history within the wildfire profession of not valuing all generational knowledge equally, not treating all cultures with the same respect, not embracing diversity and inclusion, and not affording the same status to all disciplines and voices. The article argues that we can strengthen our collective capacity to coexist with wildfire by embracing local and indigenous fire stewardship practices, by enabling workforce diversity and inclusive leadership culture, and by providing sustainable working conditions for wildland firefighters. To do so requires individual and collective noticing of what is wrong, and everyday action steps towards equity.

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Introducing the “Fire Social Science” Section of the Journal Fire

Abstract: Climate change is often espoused in public debates as being the main culprit of the increasing frequency, scale, and intensity of wildfires around the world [...]

Cited by 2 publications

References 15 publications

Social science to advance wildfire adaptation in the southwestern United States: a review and future research directions

Social science to advance wildfire adaptation in the southwestern United States: a review and future research directions

Coexisting with wildfire: strengthening collective capacity by changing the status quo

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