This project will contribute to a greater public understanding of protocols to improve the effectiveness of wildland fire response through a streamlined cultural resources vulnerability analysis and…

This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Park Service (NPS) under the Cooperative Research and Training Programs - Resources of the National Park System (CFDA 15.945) program will contribute to a greater public understanding of protocols to improve the effectiveness of wildland fire response through a streamlined cultural resources vulnerability analysis and response. The project links existing NPS systems, provides additional data to the public, and partners with Southern Oregon University, a public university, and tribal entities to develop a coordinated and cooperative response to wildland fire management and incident response. The total award amount is $254,667.88, with a performance period from June 1, 2024 to January 31, 2028. The products and services to be delivered include a model, survey methods, and a treatment planning standard operating procedure that will be shared with the public for use outside of the NPS.

This project will contribute to a greater public understanding of protocols to improve the effectiveness of wildland fire response through a streamlined cultural resources vulnerability analysis and response to enhance the resiliency of cultural resources to the effects of wildland fire. This project links existing NPS systems, provides additional data to the public, which will allow for a more effective response to wildland fire planning and incident decision making. Additionally, this project partners with university staff and tribes to develop a coordinated and cooperative response to wildland fire management and incident response. The model, survey methods, and treatment planning standard operating procedure will be shared with the public for use outside of NPS.