A qualitative and quantitative analysis of risk perception and treatment options as related to wildfires in the USDA FS Region 3 National Forests

摘要: As the incidence of devastating fires rises, managing risk posed by these has become critical. This report provides important information to examine ways that different groups or disaster subcultures develop mentalities perceived realities affect their views and responses concerning preparedness. Fire beliefs attitudes individuals from four geographic areas in Southwest (U.S. Department Agriculture, Forest Service, Region 3, Arizona New Mexico) surrounding Kaibab, Tonto, Santa Fe, Lincoln National Forests are presented. Using both quantitative qualitative methods, we collected three distinct groups: general public, informed lay local experts. In addition, personal interviews were conducted with a group policy experts science wildfires climate change. A primary finding indicates all interviewed expressed strong desire for land managers manage public lands proactively order reduce catastrophic wildfire. However, respondents preferences regarding management approach should be used. One observation was each respondent prioritized preferred means communication differently. Keywords: wildfire, perceptions, communication, mitigation, subcultures, attitudes, beliefs, prescribed fire