Wildfire risk and response in Jasper National Park, Alberta: Application of an adaptation readiness framework

• Author(s) / Creator(s)

  • Halabut, Rechelle
  • Birchall, S. Jeff

• Environmental change associated with warmer temperatures is creating unprecedented conditions in natural regions and ecosystems. In Jasper National Park, Alberta, climate change, historical fire management practices, and the mountain pine beetle infestation are combining to increase the risk of a major wildfire. The intent of this short commentary is to provide a primer for decision-makers. The application of an adaptation readiness framework highlights areas where the Park’s level of preparedness for wildfire adaptation is well developed and areas in need of further attention. Areas where adaptation is well developed include political leadership, decision making, and stakeholder engagement. Further attention is necessary around institutional organizations, funding, and public support.

• Date created

  2021-06-23

• Subjects / Keywords

  • Climate Change
  • Fire suppression
  • Mountain pine beetle
  • Planning
  • Adaptation action

• Type of Item

  Article (Draft / Submitted)

• DOI

  https://doi.org/10.7939/r3-kp5a-3v37

• License

  © 2021 Canadian Association of Geographers This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Halabut, R., Birchall, SJ. (2021). Wildfire risk and response in Jasper National Park, Alberta: Application of an adaptation readiness framework. Canadian Geographer. http://doi.org/10.1111/cag.12702., which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1111/cag.12702. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions. This article may not be enhanced, enriched or otherwise transformed into a derivative work, without express permission from Wiley or by statutory rights under applicable legislation. Copyright notices must not be removed, obscured or modified. The article must be linked to Wiley’s version of record on Wiley Online Library and any embedding, framing or otherwise making available the article or pages thereof by third parties from platforms, services and websites other than Wiley Online Library must be prohibited.