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Journal of the International Association of Wildland Fire Publishing fundamental & applied fire research, including fire modelling, management, ecological & societal impacts. https://www.publish.csiro.au/wf
πΏ New in IJWF:
Farquhar et al. (2025) studied how reptiles and mammals respond to fire in Triodia-mallee woodlands. Some lizards peaked 1 year post-fire, while others like Ningaui yvonneae preferred long-unburnt, mature spinifex habitat. π₯π¦
π doi.org/10.1071/WF24...
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πΏ New in IJWF:
π₯ QuiΓ±ones et al. show that vegetation phenologyβcaptured via remote sensingβstrongly influences wildfire spread in NW Europe. Fires spread faster during vegetation dormancy, not peak fire weather. πΏπ‘
π doi.org/10.1071/WF24...
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πΏ New in IJWF:
Belcher et al. explore seasonal changes in flammability across UK heathlands, showing that live fuel moisture dynamics drive shifts in fire behaviour. Their fuel modelling reveals up to 4Γ differences in fire spread based on phenology.
π doi.org/10.1071/WF24...
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High citaπ in IJWF:
Qin et al. show deep peat fires smoulder for 10+ days, moving up, down and sideways at ~300 Β°C under limited oxygen, yet losing <25 % mass and emitting detectable CO at the surface β a clue to locate hidden hotspots.
www.publish.csiro.au/WF/WF22143
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Most readπ in IJWF
Joshi et al. produced Australiaβs first nationally consistent wildland fuel type map using satellite-derived vegetation structure. The dataset supports fire behaviour modelling and risk assessment across jurisdictions.
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π doi.org/10.1071/WF24...
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π Editorial thanks from IJWF Co-EiC Martin Girardin
Dr. Martin celebrates IJWFβs growth, global reach, and evolving role in a rapidly changing field. From embracing AI and climate-fire complexity to diversifying the editorial board.
π : doi.org/10.1071/WF25...
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π₯ High Cita in IJWF:
Keeleyβs review clarifies the critical distinctions among fire intensity, fire severity, and burn severity.
This paper argues for consistent terminology, separating energy release, organic matter loss, and ecosystem responses.
π Read: doi.org/10.1071/WF07...
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π₯ New in IJWF:
How will climate change reshape fuel hazards across landscapes?
McColl-Gausden et al. modelled future fire risks across Victoria, Australia and their findings highlight the urgent need for adaptive fuel management in a warming climate.
π Read: doi.org/10.1071/WF24...
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π₯ New study links 11 human activitiesβincluding poaching, charcoal burning & honey harvestingβto wildfire outbreaks in Kenyaβs Tsavo Conservation Area. Findings reveal urgent need for community-led fire management.
π Read it here: doi.org/10.1071/WF25...
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π We're at #ICCB2025! Come visit us at our
@csiropublishing.bsky.social booth and connect with our team.
π Donβt miss our "Everything You Need to Know About Publishing" Workshop this Thursday at 1pm β get insider tips on how to publish your research and navigate the academic publishing process.
π₯ Join our Editorial Board! π₯
The International Journal of Wildland Fire is calling for EOI for Editors.If your expertise lies in fire ecology, modelling, remote sensing, fire behaviour, or wildfire management.
www.publish.csiro.au/wf/Expressio...
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Brief:
Wildland-urban interface fires pose a challenge, driven by climate change, expanding settlements, and evolving fire regimes. Recent fires in LA, highlight the need to advance scientific understanding, policy, and adaptive management strategies to mitigate risks and enhance resilience.
π₯Call for Papers: Wildland-Urban Interface Fires Special Collection in IJWF!π³π π³
Share research on fire dynamics, risk modelling, resilience & more. If you have any questions, reach out to the team.
π Submit by 31 Dec 2025
More Information: www.publish.csiro.au/wf/content/C...
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π©οΈ New Research Alert! π±
How do different fire regimes affect forest plant traits?
π This study investigates how species in temperate dry forests respond to low- vs high-frequency fires.
π doi.org/10.1071/WF24...
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π©οΈ New Research Alert! π±
How does lightning impact wildfire dynamics in Tasmania? This study identifies key drivers of lightning-ignited wildfires, Explore how treeless landscapes and dry fuels amplify fire risk in the Tasmanian World Heritage Area.
π doi.org/10.1071/WF24...
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π Great week at #EGU25!
Journal Manager @pattedplants.bsky.social had a great time at @egu.eu.
Editors-in-Chief @shdoerr.bsky.social & @mgirardin.bsky.social attendedβMartin presented wildfire work from Canada.
Gary Sheridan and Cristina Santin also shared their research.
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We're located at Booth 36, Both Editors-in-Chief of IJWF will be present at various points during the conference while the booth will also be manned by the Journal Manager @pattedplants.bsky.social.
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Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) flowering branch populated by yellow globular flower heads and dark green strappy leaves. Photo by Alan Gibb.
Silver Wattle (Acacia dealbata ssp. subalpina) straggly upright trees in full yellow flower, surrounding a tall eucalyptus trunk in subalpine forest. Photo by Alan Gibb.
Seed pods of Grey Mulga wattle (Acacia brachybotrya), showing several long, narrow woody seed pods that have split open to reveal large shiny black seeds inside. The seed pod shape is similar to a snow pea. Photo by Alan Gibb.
Flowering branch of Coast Myall wattle (Acacia binervia) showing many long spikes of yellow bottlebrush-like flowers. Photo by Alan Gibb.
... And I think to myself, wattle a wonderful world π
π· Alan Gibb, Wattles of Victoria and Tasmania
#OzPlants #Wattle #Acacia #AustralianNativePlants
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