Living with wildfire in Archeluta County, Colorado: 2015 data report
Research Note
RMRS-RN-79
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Abstract
Residents in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) can play an important role in reducing wildfire’s negative effects by performing wildfire risk mitigation on their property. This report offers insight into the wildfire risk mitigation activities and related considerations, such as attitudes, experiences, and concern about wildfire, for people with homes in the Pagosa Fire Protection District of Archuleta County, Colorado. Data come from a social survey and parcel-level rapid wildfire risk assessments administered by FireWise of Southwest Colorado. Results are presented both in graphical form and as detailed summary statistics (in appendices). As we recognize that results from similar surveys and assessments in other communities may differ, these linked datasets contribute to a broader effort to understand decisions about wildfire risk mitigation on private property. Results can facilitate long-term monitoring, management, and educational practices concerning the mitigation of wildfire risk in WUI communities.
Suggested Citation
Meldrum, J., Brenkert-Smith, H., Wilson, P., Champ, P.A., Barth, C.M., Boag, A., 2019, Living with wildfire in Archeluta County, Colorado: 2015 data report: Research Note RMRS-RN-79, 36 p.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Title | Living with wildfire in Archeluta County, Colorado: 2015 data report |
| Series title | Research Note |
| Series number | RMRS-RN-79 |
| Year Published | 2019 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station |
| Contributing office(s) | Fort Collins Science Center |
| Description | 36 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Archeluta County |