Western landscapes need fire.
Yet, wildfires also bring negative effects to people, communities, and infrastructure.
We can be resilient. Existing data can improve how we prepare for, respond to, and recover from wildfire.
The Western Wildfire Resilience Index (WWRI)- launching in 2025 - will be the first open-access, holistic tool designed to measure wildfire resilience.
Yet, wildfires also bring negative effects to people, communities, and infrastructure.
We can be resilient. Existing data can improve how we prepare for, respond to, and recover from wildfire.
The Western Wildfire Resilience Index (WWRI)- launching in 2025 - will be the first open-access, holistic tool designed to measure wildfire resilience.