Rural Fire Research

Wildfire Research, part of Scion's Fire and Atmospheric Sciences Team, is New Zealand's leading group focused on understanding fire behavior in diverse environments. They aim to develop science and technology to protect lives and property while managing fire risks, particularly in the context of climate change. Their expertise includes fire behavio... r, ecology, and community resilience, and they engage with communities to educate and mitigate fire risks. Through national and international partnerships, they conduct pioneering research relevant to New Zealand's unique landscape and contribute to global fire behavior understanding.Read More