ENVS 175 - Wildfire Policy and Management

3 unit(s)
Introduction to policies, programs, and approaches to wildfire risk management across international, US federal, state, and local contexts. Students learn about and employ policy tools used to manage wildfire risk to people and to natural resources across public and private lands during the three phases of wildfire management: (1) prevention/preparation, (2) suppression/evacuation, and (3) recovery. Explore the factors increasing wildfire risk including land use decisions and climate change impacts.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Areas A2 and D, or instructor consent.
Grading: Letter Graded

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