Dear colleagues, I’m excited to share our recent publication in Environment and Behavior, titled "Ash Everywhere: Place Attachment and Meanings in the Aftermath of Wildfires." This qualitative research, led by Dr. Pilar Morales Giner, examines how wildfires reshape people’s emotional and practical connections to their communities. Conducted in Larimer County, Colorado, the study offers critical insights into:
* How wildfires affect place attachment: Communities experience both loss and renewal in their relationships to place. * The role of place meanings in resilience: Individuals' evolving perceptions of their environment shape their ability to adapt to changing conditions. * Climate change and local action: The findings emphasize the importance of community-based approaches to resilience planning as wildfires grow more frequent and severe. This work is particularly relevant given the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in Colorado as well as the ongoing fires in Los Angeles. These events underscore the urgent need for strategies that support community resilience and adaptation in the face of climate change. You can access the article here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/00139165241311488 If you’d like a copy or want to discuss this research further, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Best regards, Anne Mook To unsubscribe from this list please go to https://community.esa.org/confirm/?u=RhPWqPxFwODKvbkiT32nkIqRrsiSgulp
