Wildfire Resilience in Southern Alberta
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Through a qualitative case study of Southern Alberta, this research explores how Alberta communities could benefit from the development of a wildfire resilience network. Resilience networks aim to connect communities with similar vulnerabilities to build knowledge about effective risk mitigation. This research paper considers how such a network geared towards wildfire resilience could increase the accessibility of material benefits for communities in the form of financial or practical resources. Primary data has been collected through a document analysis and interviews with key policy actors, and analyzed through content analysis methods. The findings assess how a resilience network could support the existing fire management policy framework of Alberta, and result in more effective protection of valued areas and assets.