Table 2 Themes and list of questions used to summarize managers’ perspectives from each case study
Theme | Question |
|---|---|
Setting | Where was the case study located? What are defining characteristics of the affected landscapes? What are the dominant vegetation types? |
Treatment types | Which types of treatments were implemented? What is the range of sizes for the treatment units? What was the stated rationale behind treatment placement/design? |
Indicators | Which indicators were evaluated to assess treatment effectiveness? |
Effectiveness | How effective were fuel treatments (fire spread, fire intensity, fire effects, and suppression tactics)? What was the time period between treatment implementation and wildfire? |
Interacting factors | What factors influenced treatment effectiveness? |
Management | What barriers exist when implementing fuel treatments? What were identified as lessons learned? |
Inference | What research needs were identified? What limitations might affect inference from case studies? |