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- Title
Wildfire risk and response in Jasper National Park, Alberta: Application of an adaptation readiness framework.
- Authors
Halabut, Rechelle; Birchall, S. Jeff
- Abstract
Environmental change associated with warmer temperatures is creating unprecedented conditions in natural regions and ecosystems. In Jasper National Park, Alberta, climate change, historical fire management practices, and the mountain pine beetle infestation are combining to increase the risk of a major wildfire. The intent of this short viewpoint is to provide a primer for decision makers. The application of an adaptation readiness framework highlights areas where the Park's level of preparedness for wildfire adaptation is well developed and areas in need of further attention. Areas where adaptation is well developed include political leadership, decision making, and stakeholder engagement. Further attention is necessary around institutional organizations, funding, and public support. Key Messages: Risk of wildfire in Jasper National Park is increasing due to combined impacts of climate change, historical fire management practices, and mountain pine beetle infestation.There is need for a long‐term adaptation strategy, including engagement and collaboration between planners, industry professionals, and the community to reduce the risk of wildfire.Areas where adaptation is well developed include political leadership, decision making, and stakeholder engagement, while further attention is necessary around institutional organizations, funding, and public support.
- Subjects
JASPER National Park (Alta.); ALBERTA; MOUNTAIN pine beetle; NATIONAL parks &; reserves; WILDFIRE risk; POLITICAL leadership; FIRE management; WILDFIRE prevention; PREPAREDNESS
- Publication
Canadian Geographer, 2022, Vol 66, Issue 2, p396
- ISSN
0008-3658
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/cag.12702