Sam's News — climate-resilience — 2026-08-17¶

Wildfire & Conservation¶

5.5 California Redwoods Demonstrate Resilience to Modern Wildfires, With Forest Management as Key Factor¶

A Cal Poly Humboldt study in partnership with Save the Redwoods League found that second-growth redwood forests show resilience to wildfires when properly managed.

Sources: Humboldt NOW Web Search Update to: Cal Poly Humboldt Study: Second-Growth Redwoods Show Resilience to Modern Wildfires

Wildfire & Ecology¶

5.5 Fire Deficit Persists Across North American Forests Despite Recent Increases in Burned Area¶

Analysis shows that while wildfire area burned has recently increased, many North American forests still face a deficit of fire needed for ecological health.

Sources: Nature Web Search Update to: Fire Deficit Persists Across North American Forests Despite Recent Wildfire Increases

Wildfire & Water¶

5 Fire Ecology and Freshwater Ecosystems Integration: Knowledge Gaps and Research Priorities¶

Study identifies knowledge gaps and research needs in understanding how increasing wildfires interact with North American freshwater ecosystems.

Sources: Wiley Online Library Web Search Update to: Fire Ecology and Freshwater Ecosystems Integration: Research Gaps in North America

4.5 Wildland Fire Research: Water Quality, Supply, and Ecosystem Health¶

Research examines how wildfires affect water quality and supply as well as overall ecosystem health.

Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov) Web Search Update to: Wildland fire research priorities for water quality and ecosystem health

Wildfire & Ecosystem¶

5 Long-Lasting Wildfire Effects on Soil Microbes Drive Ecosystem Consequences¶

Research shows that wildfire impacts on soil microbes create long-term ecosystem-wide effects as extreme fire seasons intensify.

Sources: Clemson News Web Search Update to: Long-Term Ecosystem Effects from Wildfire Impacts on Soil Microbes

Wildfire Research¶

5 NSF Grant Funds Research Into Wildfire Behavior and Effects of Fuel Treatment¶

A National Science Foundation grant will support a UC Merced project studying predictive wildfire behavior and ecological effects of fuel treatments.

Sources: UC Merced Web Search Update to: NSF-Funded UC Merced Research on Wildfire Behavior and Fuel Treatment Effects

Wildfire¶

4.5 University of Idaho Experts Research Wildfire Risks, Response, and Community Preparedness¶

University of Idaho researchers investigate wildfire behavior, smoke impacts, ecology, and public safety to improve community preparedness.

Sources: University of Idaho Web Search Update to: University of Idaho experts advance wildfire risk research and community preparedness

4 Forest Fires in India: Types, Causes, Impacts, and Mitigation Initiatives¶

Overview of uncontrolled forest fires in India, their ecological and societal impacts, and ongoing initiatives to reduce them.

Sources: Vajiram & Ravi Web Search Update to: Forest Fires in India: Types, Causes, Impacts, and Mitigation Initiatives

4 Wildfires Degrade Water and Air Quality and Destroy Wildlife Habitats¶

Wildfires alter vegetation patterns and destroy wildlife habitats while degrading water and air quality.

Sources: NC State University Web Search Update to: Wildfire Environmental Impacts: Air, Water, and Habitat Degradation

Media Guide¶

2.5 Media Resources for Reporting on Wildfires and Fire Topics in Oregon¶

A guide offering safety tips, historical context, and resources for journalists covering wildfire events in Oregon.

Sources: OSU Extension Service Web Search Update to: Media resource guide for wildfire reporting in Oregon