Scientific Perspectives on Wildfire Risk Management from 34 leading researchers across 10 countries
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The dramatic impacts of wildfires worldwide, particularly when they reach Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas, are the primary motivation for this book, which focuses on fire risk management in the defensible space around buildings. It offers different perspectives on WUI characterization, vulnerability, ignition mechanisms, fuels management, self-protection systems, fire behavior modeling, and regulations. With contributions from experts worldwide, the book provides an integrated view of key aspects and developments in WUI fire risk management.
The Forest Fire Research Centre of ADAI (University of Coimbra, Portugal) has recently published the book “Scientific Perspectives on Wildfire Risk Management at the WUI Property Scale”.
The book is available free of charge and can be downloaded here: https://books.uc.pt/book?book=1433
The book, coordinated by Miguel Almeida, a Senior Researcher at CEIF/ADAI, brings together contributions from 34 leading researchers across 10 countries, offering a broad scientific perspective on how wildfire risk can be managed at the WUI property scale.
As we approach the peak of wildfire season in many regions of the Northern Hemisphere, this publication comes at a crucial time, presenting practical insights and scientific knowledge to support more effective risk mitigation and the protection of buildings against wildfire threats.
The book is available free of charge and can be downloaded here:
On behalf of CEIF/ADAI, we wish you a Happy Easter and a stimulating read.
Best regards
Luís Mário Ribeiro
ADAI | CEIF www.adai.pt/ceif
Forest Fire Research Centre | Univ. of Coimbra, Portugal
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Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data [2024], processed by Pierre Markuse
Multiple fires and smoke plumes in Portugal - September 17th, 2024
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Taken on 17 September 2024
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Multiple fires and smoke plumes in Portugal - September 17th, 2024
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