Scientific perspectives on wildfire risk management at the property scale of WUI

The dramatic impacts of wildfires worldwide, particularly when they reach Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas, are the primary motivation for this book, which focuses on fire risk management in the defensible space around buildings. It offers different perspectives on WUI characterization, vulnerability, ignition mechanisms, fuels management, self-protection systems, fire behavior modeling, and regulations. With contributions from experts worldwide, the book provides an integrated view of key aspects and developments in WUI fire risk management.