This map features a Wildland-Urban Interface layer for the United States that shows areas that may be at higher risk of wildfires and other issues affecting nature. Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) land has been defined as the zone where natural areas and human development meet.
WUI land has been growing over several decades as populations grow and migrate with more housing being developed in and near public lands and other natural areas. This map includes a few layers of information related to WUI land and a presentation that highlights some of the issues it raises, such as the risk of wildfires affecting housing communities.
This map features a Wildland-Urban Interface layer for the United States that shows areas that may be at higher risk of wildfires and other issues affecting nature. Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) land has been defined as the zone where natural areas and human development meet.
WUI land has been growing over several decades as populations grow and migrate with more housing being developed in and near public lands and other natural areas. This map includes a few layers of information related to WUI land and a presentation that highlights some of the issues it raises, such as the risk of wildfires affecting housing communities.
The map features information from a variety of sources, including the USDA Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team (FHTET), and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The map is suitable for regional display and analysis at about 1:1m scale.
