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Tools on Fire: A Review of Emerging Wildfire Technologies for Landscape Architecture and Planning Applications

As wildfire risks increase globally due to climate change, land use changes, and historical management practices, there is an urgent need for innovative tools to enhance resilience in fire-prone landscapes. This study reviews emerging wildfire technologies, or firetech, and their applications in landscape architecture and planning, focusing on tools that address monitoring, communication, suppression, insurance, planning, and management. Drawing from an analysis of ninety firetech companies, the research identifies a significant emphasis on reactive technologies, such as fire detection and suppression, while highlighting a critical gap in adaptation-focused tools for proactive wildfire mitigation and recovery. Through the development of a framework that categorizes these technologies by goal, time frame, and scale of operation, the study offers insights into their potential to improve community resilience. It concludes with recommendations for expanding innovation in adaptation tools, increasing public-sector support, and incorporating traditional knowledge into technology development, aiming to drive more equitable and sustainable wildfire management solutions.

Autor / Author: Schlickman, Emily
Institution / Institution: University of California, Davis, California/USA
Seitenzahl / Pages: 8
Sprache / Language: Englisch
Veröffentlichung / Publication: JoDLA – Journal of Digital Landscape Architecture, 10-2025
Tagung / Conference: Digital Landscape Architecture 2025 – Collaboration
Veranstaltungsort, -datum / Venue, Date: Dessau Campus of Anhalt University, Germany 04-06-25 - 07-06-25
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Keywords (en): Firetech, artificial intelligence, tools, climate change adaptation, data-driven design
Paper review type: Full Paper Review
DOI: doi:10.14627/537754024
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