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Social acceptability of environmental management actions, such as prescribed burning used to reduce wildfire risk, is critical to achieving positive outcomes. However, environmental managers often need to implement strategies over a long time period…
Author(s): Melinda R. Mylek, Jacki Schirmer
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This case study explores the social dynamics surrounding a destructive wildfire in central Montana. We examine the settlement patterns and events that respondents felt helped create high social vulnerability among a significant portion of local…
Author(s): Matthew S. Carroll, Travis B. Paveglio
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There is a growing recognition that the social diversity of communities at risk from wildland fire may necessitate divergent combinations of policies, programs and incentives that allow diverse populations to promote fire adapted communities (FACs…
Author(s): Travis B. Paveglio, Catrin Edgeley, Matthew S. Carroll, Mark Billings, Amanda M. Stasiewicz
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After a catastrophic wildfire, quick action must be taken to minimize social, environmental and economic devastation. Responsive action requires navigating a complex maze of diverse landowners, community organizations and numerous local and federal…