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This talk will introduce students to some GIS applications relevant to wildland fire. GIS analysis serves as an essential tool to characterize fire hazard, risk, and potential fire behavior at scales ranging from large landscapes down to individual properties. Additionally, GIS analysis informs collaboration on how and where to prioritize landscape scale treatments for wildfire resiliency across federal, state, Tribal, and private ownerships. Finally, GIS plays a critical role in a community’s wildfire response and recovery. 

Micah is the regional fire specialist for northeast Oregon within the OSU Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Fire Program. Micah works in partnership with local government agencies, non-profits, Tribes, private landowners, and community members to improve community and landscape wildfire resilience. Much of his work involves creating and supporting accessible pathways for private landowners to implement prescribed fire on their properties with the help of neighbors and local fire professionals.

Aaron is the regional fire specialist for the North Coast within the OSU Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Fire Program. Aaron works with communities as well as local, state, federal, private, and nonprofit partners at different scales across the Coast to provide education and foster fire resilient communities and landscapes. He has worked for city, state, and federal agencies, international cooperation, nonprofits, and served as an Environmental Peace Corps Volunteer in Peru.  

Sponsored by: Center for Geospatial Analysis

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