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As the Park Fire in Northern California continues to grow, our Chief Scientist Hugh Safford weighed in on CBS, calling climate change-exacerbated wildfires an existential threat to ecosystems and people across the Western US. Hear his take on what must be done to continue managing our forests: https://lnkd.in/gFJw2fHW

We get it – navigating the many requirements of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) can feel overwhelming. Read our latest blog for tips on: 🤝 building a plan that organizes your community's collaborative needs ✅ staying in line with CWPP guidelines from the Healthy Forest Restoration Act, US Forest Service, and International Fire Chiefs Association https://lnkd.in/edunT95S

Recently, our fire modeling experts sat down with The Conversation US to share proactive measures homeowners can take to make their properties more resilient to wildfire. From creating defensible space to using fire-resistant materials, check out their guide for practical measures to protect homes. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gNSV74yF Authored by Bryce A Young and Chris Moran of Pyrologix, a Vibrant Planet company. #WildfirePrevention #HomeSafety #FireResilience

“We're transforming land management by making visible what's been invisible." 🔥 Our CEO Allison Wolff chatted with Simon Leich on the Leaders On A Mission Podcast, shedding light on the crucial need for forest resilience and what it means to coexist safely with fire. Listen to Allison’s insights here: https://lnkd.in/eZSsQDSU #Wildfires #Ecosystem #ClimateChange #Sustainability

🌍🔥Climate Change Perspectives on Land Management & Wildfire Climate change, combined with unsustainable land use and management, has substantially changed the occurrence, magnitude, and intensity of wildfires in numerous regions. This has reduced the inherent resilience of ecosystems adapted to fire and increased the susceptibility of those sensitive to fire 📈🔥Rising Threats: Experts warn of a looming crisis. It's estimated that by 2030, we could see a 14% increase in extreme fires globally, with projections soaring to 30% by 2050 and a staggering 50% by the century's end. 🌡️ 🔥🌲Drivers of Destruction: Climate change serves as a potent accelerant for wildfire risk, fueling conditions ripe for infernos with increased drought, soaring temperatures, and erratic weather patterns. The toll is evident, with climate change doubling the forest area burned in the western United States over the past three decades. Unsustainable land use practices and deforestation further exacerbate these vulnerabilities, compromising the resilience of natural ecosystems and exacerbating drought conditions. 🌿💔 🤝💚A Path to Resilience: Addressing the intertwined challenges of climate change and wildfire demands a holistic approach. By integrating sustainable land management, responsible forest practices, and strategic fire management into national development plans and climate strategies, we can forge a path towards resilience. This includes leveraging international agreements like the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests to advance a unified forest-climate agenda. Curious to see how Vibrant Planet works to improve the fire resilience of forests? Then check out our website! 🌍✨ https://lnkd.in/g63Uk-vx #ClimateChange #WildfireResilience #SustainableFuture 🌍🔥

Exciting news! We’re proud to have partnered with Placer County to help build a collaborative action plan for reducing wildland fire risk and improving resilience across the county. This plan balances community feedback and takes a data-driven approach to risk management. Read about their latest achievement here: https://lnkd.in/eZsmay76 Learn more about our partnership: https://lnkd.in/eaevSBim

We’ve launched our new website featuring specific solutions for community protection agencies and land managers using our wildfire hazard modeling and information-rich scenario planning to:    ✅ streamline partner and community engagement   ✅ mitigate fire risk in and surrounding communities ✅ improve operational firefighting space Why? Because the world is experiencing a rapid increase of wildfire risk and that requires a ‘common operating picture’ for strategically prioritizing and coordinating critical decisions to mitigate risk to communities, utilities, and critical natural resources, BEFORE fire sparks. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/e67H9-5j

🌍🔥 Health Perspectives on Land Management & Wildfire 🌲 Wildfire smoke has serious implications for human health. As we know well from recent devastating fires in places like California and Canada, extreme wildfires can spread fine particulate matter over thousands of miles. Elevated pollution levels aggravate cardiovascular and respiratory conditions and during regional wildfire smoke exposures, emergency room visits increase. Some studies have even found connections between extreme wildfire events and preterm or low-weight births. According to the American Lung Association, land management tools that reduce the risk of catastrophic fire, including prescribed fire, are vital to prevent large-scale, severe smoke exposures. With Land Tender, land managers can plan interventions more efficiently and at scale to protect the health of their communities. Want to read more about the American Lung Association’s research on prescribed fires and health harm mitigation? Then check out this link: https://lnkd.in/g7g22x_J  #LandManagement #HealthPerspectives #WildfireResilience 🌿🔥

Today, we welcome Dan Myers to the team as our Chief Operating Officer! We are thrilled to have Dan support the growth of Vibrant Planet into new sectors focused on wildfire and climate risk mitigation, and nature based climate solutions. Learn more about Myers’ experience from the link in the comments, and join us in welcoming him to the team!

🌟 Vibrant Views: Explore Our Latest Blogposts! 🌟 Dive into our Vibrant Views blog for exciting articles that illuminate pathways to a brighter, more vibrant planet. Discover insights, stories, and innovative ideas on sustainability, resilience, and community-driven change. Check it out now and join us in making a positive impact on our world: https://lnkd.in/e7rfaxBs #Sustainability #ClimateAction #VibrantPlanet #CommunityResilience #EcoFriendly