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Places where Wildfire Potential and Social Vulnerability Coincide in the Coterminous United States
International Journal of Wildland Fire, 25(8): 896-908, 2016by: Gabriel Wigtil, Roger Hammer, Susan StewartThis article aims to evaluate and discuss the vulnerability of places to wildfire hazards in the coterminous United States. -
Living with Fire: How Social Scientists are Helping Wildland Urban Interface Communities Reduce Wildfire Risk
Science You Can Use Bulletin, 19: 1-9, May/June 2016This article provides scientific information on land management and wildfire resilient WUI communities based on the study of communities in California and Washington. -
Recovery and Adaptation After Wildfire on the Colorado Front Range (2010–12)
International Journal of Wildland Fire, 25(11): 1144-1155, 2016by: Miranda Mockrin, Susan Stewart, Volker RadeloffThis article presents a comprehensive and case based discussion on policy response and built environment characteristics after wildfires. -
Measuring the Efficacy of a Wildfire Education Program in Colorado Springs
Journal of Emergency Management, 5(3): 33-37, 2007by: Patricia Champ, Geoffrey Donovan, David ButryThis article analyses the effectiveness of an innovative wildfire risk education program in Colorado Springs. -
Rebuilding and New Housing Development after Wildfire
International Journal of Wildland Fire, 24(1): 138-149, 2014by: Patricia Alexandre, Miranda Mockrin, Susan StewartThis article presents the characterization of development in the conterminous United States. -
Living with Wildfire in Larimer County, Colorado, 2007
Research Note RMRS-RN-48WWW, December 2011by: Patricia Champ, Hannah Smith, Nicholas FloresThis case study of Larimer County, Colorado, examines and presents the characterization of the County’s WUI community. -
Wildland Fire Risk and Social Vulnerability In The Southeastern United States: An Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis Approach
Forest Policy and Economics, 13(1): 24-36, 2011by: Neelam Poudyal, Sparkle Malone, Scott GoodrickThis article presents information on the wildfire risks affecting Southeastern U.S. (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina), and its intersection with social vulnerability. -
Why do some houses burn and others do not when a wildfire hits?
SILVIS Lab Blog, 2015by: Sebastian MartinuzziThis blog post examines the factors affecting the loss of houses due to wildfires, such as environmental variables and spatial arrangement based on two wildfires as case studies, including a wildfire that occurred in San Diego (California) and one in Boulder (Colorado). -
Wildfire-Migration Dynamics: Lessons from Colorado's Fourmile Canyon Fire
Society and Natural Resources, 27(2): 215-225, 2013by: Hannah Brenkert-Smith, Patricia Champ, Raphael NawrotzkiThis article analyses WUI characteristics and relocation patterns adopted by WUI communities in Boulder and Larimer counties of Colorado due to wildfires. -
Conservation conflicts: Housing growth in conservation priority areas in Wisconsin
SILVIS Lab Blog, 2013by: Carlos ReyesThis blog post presents the work of Sarah Carter who examines conservation plans for the purpose of identification of biologically important sites and the threats affecting them. It studies Wisconsin's Wildlife Action Plan. -
Where do fires destroy homes in the United States?
SILVIS Lab Blog, 2013by: Eric WoodThis blog post presents the study of spatial patterns of wildfire threats and solutions pertaining to resource allocation as well as ‘firewise’ development. -
Wildland-Urban Interface Maps Vary with Purpose and Context
Journal of Forestry, 107(2): 78-83, 2009by: Susan Stewart, Bo Wilmer, Volker RadeloffThis article analyses methods used for developing WUI maps. It discusses methods to improve their development and precision. -
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, CA, Community Wildfire Protection Plan
2014by: Wildland Res. Mgt., Ascent Environment, Inc., Interra GroupThis CWPP provides an overview of the wildland fire risks, hazards, and values within the district. It discusses development of action plans, and wildfire management recommendations. -
Garfield County, CO, Community Wildfire Protection Plan
2022by: Walsh Environmental Scientists and Engineers, LLCThis CWPP provides a means for Garfield County to undertake assessment of wildfire risk and hazards, and develop measures for the protection of human welfare and important economic and ecological values. -
Missoula County, MT, Community Wildfire Protection Plan
2018by: Molly Mowery, AICP, Kelly Johnston, Community Planning Assistance for WildfiresThis plan emphasizes collaboration, and reduction of hazardous fuels and structure ignitability. It advises Missoula County residents on effective wildfire management practices. -
Hillsborough County, FL, Community Wildfire Protection Plan
2016This CWPP was produced through a project led by the Florida Forest Service (FFS), and is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. -
Santa Fe County, NM, Community Wildfire Protection Plan
2008by: , Wildland Fire AssociatesThis CWPP addresses hazards and risks of wildland fire in the Santa Fe County of New Mexico, and presents relevant recommendations. -
Gallatin County, MT, Community Wildfire Protection Plan
2019This CWPP aims to prepare the Gallatin County of Montana against wildfire risks and hazards. It promotes safety education, development of defensible spaces, and effective hazard mitigation in the WUI. -
Healthy Forests Restoration Act (HFRA) of 2003
16 U.S. Code Chapter 84, 2003by:This statute presents the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 that encouraged communities to develop Community Wildfire Protection Plans to enable efficient wildfire management and promote healthy forests. -
North West Austin Civic Association (NWACA) - Wildland Urban Interface Response Index Map
2017This interactive map of Austin, Texas, demonstrates potential hazard areas under worst case scenario environmental conditions. -
The 1990-2010 Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) of the conterminous United States
2017This interactive map depicts the WUI for the conterminous United States from 1990 to 2010. It discusses associated wildland fire research, policy and management, and the impact of housing development. -
Washoe County, NV, Fire Hazard Map for New Construction
2004by: Nevada Fire Safe CouncilThis interactive map depicts the areas marked with wildfire risk rating in Washoe County and demonstrates vulnerability assessment of these areas from wildfires. -
Commonly Referenced Wildland Fire Initiatives, Programs, and Networks
2016by: Jennifer Fawcett, Jean Chung, John DiazThis fact sheet contains brief information pertaining to a few wildland fire initiatives, programs, networks operating across the country. -
Chickens and Ducks in Anne Arundel County, MD
2013This local guide from Anne Arundel County, MD, offers guidelines on keeping chickens and ducks within the county. -
A Guide to Owning Chickens in Richmond, VA
2013This local guide summarizes basic information, program details, and permit application information for keeping chickens within the city of Richmond, VA. -
Keeping Animals in Boulder County, CO
2013This local guide from Boulder County, CO, summarizes the county's regulations for keeping animals, including chickens and bees. -
Small Animals and Livestock
DDES Customer Information Bulletin # 41A, 2013This local guide from King County, WA, offers a detailed description of animal regulations in the county. -
A Guide to the Rules and Regulations and Best Practices for Keeping Backyard Hens
n.d.This local guide from Garner, NC, summarizes regulations and chicken care essentials. -
Backyard Poultry: Implications for Public Health and Safety
Food Policy Research Center Issue Brief, 2013by: Tanya Bailey, Jean LarsonThis briefing paper summarizes the current science related to the public health and safety aspects of keeping a small flock of backyard poultry. -
Developing Regulations for Keeping Urban Chickens
2015by: Jacquie JacobThis article from Cooperative Extension provides recommendations on developing regulations for urban chickens. -
The ABCs of Urban Agriculture
2015This urban agriculture guide from Somerville, MA, promotes best emerging practices and provides the forms required for urban agriculture in the city. -
Suggestions for Ordinances Allowing Backyard Poultry
2010by: Darrin Karcher, Paul Wylie, R.M. FultonThis bulletin lists recommendations for backyard chicken ordinances that address animal welfare, neighbor annoyance concerns, and environmental impacts. -
Model Beekeeping Ordinance for Florida (Local and Municipal) Governments
n.d.This model ordinance was developed by the Beekeepers Association of Southwest Florida to regulate the keeping of honey bees. -
Model Beekeeping Ordinance
2007This model beekeeping ordinance was prepared by the Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association. -
Of Backyard Chickens and Front Yard Gardens: The Conflict Between Local Governments and Locavores
University of Maine Law School Digital Commons, 2012by: Sarah SchindlerThis article explores justifications for the replacement of proscriptive urban agriculture bans with new prescriptive and permissive urban agriculture policies and regulations. -
Regulating Backyard Slaughter: Strategies and Gaps in Municipal Livestock Ordinances
Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development 6(1): 33–48, 2015by: Jennifer BlechaThis article examines the animal policies in 22 U.S. cities and identifies five approaches to governing backyard slaughter. -
Reimagining the Food System, the Economy, and Urban Life: New Urban Chicken-Keepers in U.S. Cities
Urban Geography 35(1): 86–108, January 2014by: Jennifer Blecha, Helga LeitnerThis article offers a study of urban chicken-keepers in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, and describes the benefits that these residents feel they are gaining by keeping chickens. -
Non-Commercial Keeping of Bees, Chickens, and Goats
2016by: Travis Carbaugh, Shaun FlynnThis student paper examines existing municipal efforts to regulate backyard bee, chicken, and goat keeping and proposes a model ordinance. -
Urban Livestock Ownership, Management, and Regulation in the United States: An Exploratory Survey and Research Agenda
Portland State Urban Studies and Planning Faculty Publications and Presentations, 2014by: Nathan McClintock, Esperanza Pallana, Heather WootenThis report describes the findings of a survey of 134 urban livestock owners in 48 cities to determine their motivations, management practices, and compliance with local ordinances. -
Residential Urban Chicken Keeping: An Examination of 25 Cities
2008by: Kt LabadieThis student report analyzes 25 chicken ordinances from across the U.S. and reveals trends in urban chicken-keeping regulations. -
Guidance and Recommendations for Connecticut Municipal Zoning Regulations and Ordinances for Livestock
June 2012by: Eastern Connecticut Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc.This report offers guidance to Connecticut municipalities in drafting land use regulations related to livestock. -
Welcoming Animals Back to the City: Navigating the Tensions of Urban Livestock Through Municipal Ordinances
Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems and Community Development 2(2): 1–23, 2012by: William ButlerThis article studies ordinances from 22 U.S. cities that have recently revised their codes and analyzes how these cities regulate urban livestock. -
Illegal Fowl: A Survey of Municipal Laws Relating to Backyard Poultry and a Model Ordinance for Regulating City Chickens
42 Environmental Law Reporter 10888, 2012by: Jaime BouvierThis article reports on municipal chicken-keeping ordinances in the 100 largest U.S. cities and offers a model ordinances for use by municipalities. -
Feeding the Locavores, One Chicken at a Time: Regulating Backyard Chickens
2011 Zoning and Planning Law Report, Vol. 34, No. 3, p. 1; Albany Law School Research Paper No. 46; Touro Law Center Legal Studies Research Paper Seriesby: Patricia SalkinThis article examines federal and state government regulation, nuisance law and restrictive covenants, and zoning and other local controls used to regulate backyard chickens. -
Honey, It’s all the Buzz: Regulating Neighborhood Bee Hives
Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review 39: 55, 2011; Albany Law School Research Paper No. 19 of 2011–2012.by: Patricia SalkinThis article reviews practical regulations that promote backyard beekeeping while maximizing its benefits and minimizing its potential harm. -
Zoning Guidelines for Permitting Domestic Livestock Uses
2004This report analyzes the potential impacts of keeping livestock in residential areas and provides a list of model zoning definitions and specific standards. -
Urban Chicken Ownership in Four U.S. Cities
2010by: USDAThis USDA report studied the keeping of backyard chickens in four U.S. metro areas. -
Cary, NC, Code of Ordinances
Updated June 2021These regulations belong to the Group Housing and Urban Livestock collections. -
Tampa, FL, Code of Ordinances
Updated July 2022This regulation belongs to the Active Transportation, Biophilic Planning, and Urban Livestock collections. -
Tucson, AZ, Codified Ordinances
Updated July 2022The city's Codified Ordinances belongs to the Biophilic Planning, Content-Neutral Sign Regulation, Downtown Revitalization, Historic Preservation, Marijuana-Related Uses, Scenic View Protection, Solar Energy, Urban Heat Resilience, and Urban Livestock collections.