Wildfire
Resources for resilience and recovery
Wildfire. It’s been a part of California’s ecosystem for thousands of years, but it’s often misunderstood. In the Golden State, fire season typically stretches from late summer through fall. In recent years though, the season has gotten longer and more severe. From the devastating fire season of 2020 through the destructive Los Angeles urban fires in 2025, California is struggling to adapt to a new fire regime. Find out what you can do to make your home and community more resilient to wildfire.
Learn more about your region with this publicly available resource from the California Wildfire & Forest Resilience Task Force.
Get expert strategies for defensible space, plant selection, and maintenance.
Find ways to make your landscape more resilient with science-backed guidance.
Search the CNPS wildfire annotated bibliography of studies to dig deep on pertinent studies.
Join your local CNPS chapter and learn about local events and resources. Get printed copies of Flora magazine and the CNPS scientific journal mailed directly to you.
Learn about Indigenous wildfire practices, the history of wildfire in California, and proposed solutions.
Fire regimes in California before European arrival
Expert analyses of the challenges posed by California’s wildfires and proposed solutions.
Learn from the CNPS Wildfire Research Database
