Science
The USGS Wildland Fire Science Program produces information to identify the causes of wildfires, understand the impacts and benefits of both wildfires and prescribed fires, and help prevent and manage larger, catastrophic events. Our fire scientists provide tools that are used by stakeholders to make decisions before, during, and after wildfires in ecosystems across the U.S.
Dynamics and Risks
Dynamics and Risks
Dynamics and Risks
Plant, Animal, and Ecosystem Effects
Plant, Animal, and Ecosystem Effects
Plant, Animal, and Ecosystem Effects
Geological and Hydrological Process Effects
Geological and Hydrological Process Effects
Geological and Hydrological Process Effects
Human Dimension
Human Dimension
Human Dimension
Management Tools
Management Tools
Management Tools
Restoration and Recovery
Restoration and Recovery
Restoration and Recovery
Geospatial and Remote Sensing Applications
Geospatial and Remote Sensing Applications
Geospatial and Remote Sensing Applications
Science Topics
Education
Wildland Fire School Wildland Fire School
Wildland fire is a natural part of ecosystems but has increased significantly in the western United States over the past two decades. This lesson introduces the basics of fire science and explores how wildland fire affects different types of ecosystems. This series of lessons is intended for grades 6-12 and is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).