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Join Michael Bruce on 14 Nov 2025 for a Royal Meteorological Society lecture exploring how wildfires, fuel, and weather interact in complex, dynamic ways.

Pictured (l to r): Kerryn Little and Katy Ivison – runner-up and winner (respectively) of the UK Wildfire conference series inaugural Charles Gimingham Award A new study recently published in Nature  journal confirms that climate change is resulting in more extreme fire weather during major heatwaves. The study authors include Katy Ivison and Kerryn Little – winner and runner-up (respectively) of the UK Wildfire conference series inaugural Charles Gimingham Award which was pr

The UK’s wildfire management strategy needs to shift from reactive to proactive, as climate change increases the risk of wildfires. Learning from South Africa’s approach, the UK should focus on understanding the role of fire in different landscapes, implementing controlled burns, and fostering community involvement in fire risk reduction. The Arthur’s Seat fire serves as a cautionary tale, highlighting the need for a comprehensive and integrated understanding of fire manageme

Wildfires are a global natural phenomenon. In North America, wildfires have not only become more frequent, but also more severe and longer in duration, a trend ascribed to climate change combined with large fuel stores left from modern fire suppression. The intensification of wildfire activity has significant implications for planetary health and public health, as exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in wildfire smoke is linked to adverse health effects. This review fo

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has produced good practice guidance with regards to harvesting during periods of wildfire risk....

The first Plenary of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Global Fire Management Hub (Fire Hub) brought together...

Update - 10.07.25 We are still assessing the full impact of the recent wildfires in Morayshire but we know this has been Scotland’s...

Q&A session during the 2024 UK Wildfire Conference. The National Fire Chief’s Council (NFCC) recommends that for development and...

LEADING lights from the world of wildfire have been announced as speakers at this year’s UK Wildfire Conference to be held in Aberdeen.

ABERDEEN is hosting an international event this November dedicated to wildfires and how, as a global community, we can better prevent,...

As we continue to witness the devastating impact of wildfires on our natural environment, the need for effective prevention strategies...

Wildfires can have devastating effects on communities, wildlife, and the environment. In order to prevent and effectively mitigate the...