Dry landscapes, warmer temperatures and more development near forested areas all contribute to large wildfires across North America each year. Smoke and haze from these fires can travel hundreds of miles from their source, affecting the health and well-being of communities across the country. Scientists currently rely on models that try to predict the severity of wildfires and smoke. The amount of living and dead vegetation on a landscape, known as fuels, is a key part of the equation when…
New vegetation database supports better wildfire and smoke predictions
