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Two researchers standing in a forest in British Columbia after a wildfire. There are burned trees on the landscape and short vegetation.

Understanding Forests After Fire With Landsat and LiDAR

Wildfires have been increasing in frequency and size across North America in recent years. British Columbia is no exception to that trend; more than 4% of the heavily-forested province has burned since 2017. In 2023, Canada saw its worst wildfire season in recorded history. These high intensity fires affect ecosystem health and local economies, as timber is a major industry in BC.

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