Wildfires pose a mounting challenge for communities across Canada. But how close is the risk, and where is it likely to come from? Understanding firesheds – the potential areas where wildfires could originate and spread toward communities – is essential for risk management. This webinar introduced innovative new research that maps firesheds, fire spread timelines, and fire pathways for nearly 2,000 Canadian forest communities. Watch to gain insight into: 

• Novel methods for using fire simulations to understand firesheds.
• Key factors, trends, and regional variations in fireshed size, spread speed, and direction (including fire pathways).
• Applications to wildfire risk management strategies and risk assessments for individual communities.