Center News and Events

New! Spring 2008 Newsletter - feature article on the role of fire in China's reserve management

Recent media coverage:

• Wildfires likely to spread due to global warming (04/08) - with Max Moritz (Rueters)
• Scientists look into making mulch less flammable (04/08) - with Steve Quarles (Nevada Appeal)
• "Green" storage in forests may be going up in smoke (03/08) - with commentary from Bill Stewart (Sacramento Bee)
• Hearing examines wildfire solutions (03/08) - article related to current proposed California wildfire legislation (North County Times)
• Trial by Fire: Can Your Home Take the Heat (02/08) - news story featuring Max Moritz and Steve Quarles (Record Searchlight - Redding)
  • Also see a related article on California's recent building code changes
• NPR's All Things Considered interviews Max Moritz on lessons in prevention and control from the southern California fires
• New York Times article on the Santa Ana winds with Max Moritz
• Media Archives

New Event: Cultural Uses and Impacts of Landscape Fires Workshop for Young Scholars - July 14-18, 2008 in Boulder, CO

New content: We've added a video page with a link to our YouTube channel and recent news reports featuring fire center resources and researchers, and a new blog. Also check out our after-fire resources for homeowners.