Forest ecosystems perform several functions that are necessary for maintaining the integrity
of the planet's ecosystem. Forest fires are thus a significant danger to all living things. Forest …

Managing fuels is a key strategy for mitigating the negative impacts of wildfires on people
and the environment. The use of satellite‐based Earth observation data has become an …

This work presents a comprehensive study on the flammability of typical tropical broad-leaf
forest litter using bench-scale cone calorimetry. For comparison, similar tests are conducted …

This work reports on a theoretical and experimental study on the role of fire retardant
treatments on the discontinuous ignition of wildland fuels. The effect of the concentration of …

Live foliage for some tree and shrub species can support flaming fire spread at much higher
moisture content than dead fuel materials. However, the role of live fuels in forest fires has …

Firebrand spotting is a major cause for structure losses in wildland-urban interface (WUI)
fires. When firebrands land nearby and accumulate into groups or piles, they can act as a …

Background Vegetation plays a crucial role in the ignition, propagation, and severity of fire,
and understanding the relationship between plants and fire through flammability attributes …

Abstract The Idealized-Firebrand Ignition Test (I-FIT) protocol was used to evaluate the
piloted ignition delay times of fuel beds composed of leaves of Eucalyptus globulus (Labill.) …

Fuel moisture content is one of the key parameters controlling the flaming ignition of
wildland fuel. However, the role of fuel moisture content in assessing the flammability of …

Background Live fuel comprises a significant portion of the fuel consumed in forest and
scrub crown fires. However, its flammability remains poorly understood. Although live fuel …