Boise State Magazine

Wildfires may feel like an increasingly common part of our lives, but what’s incredible is that every fire is unique. Where they burn, how long they last, how hot they get, what fuels they consume, which communities they touch – and how those communities, lands and ecosystems respond – are all different stories.

The truth is, wildfires are reshaping our lives in ways we don’t yet fully understand – and in many cases, there’s no existing research or guidebook to tell us how a burn site, and all who call it home, will be changed.

Fortunately, one thing never changes: the drive to conduct research, engage in field and lab work and fill the gaps in current knowledge to prepare the state of Idaho – and beyond – for the certainty of wildfire.