Flames and roots: Exploring wildfire and place attachment in Trinity County, California
Abstract
This research seeks to understand the role of place attachment when living in a wildfire prone region. The study site is that of Trinity County, California. 10 residents were interviewed and 86 responded to my survey. The project was guided by two research questions: what meaning does fire hold in the lives of Trinity County residents? And why do individuals choose to live in a wildfire prone region? My findings suggest that residents perceive fire as a natural part of their lives and chose to stay in part due to a strong sense of place attachment.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Cheryl Morse
Status
Undergraduate
Student College
College of Arts and Sciences
Program/Major
Environmental Studies
Primary Research Category
Social Science
Flames and roots: Exploring wildfire and place attachment in Trinity County, California
This research seeks to understand the role of place attachment when living in a wildfire prone region. The study site is that of Trinity County, California. 10 residents were interviewed and 86 responded to my survey. The project was guided by two research questions: what meaning does fire hold in the lives of Trinity County residents? And why do individuals choose to live in a wildfire prone region? My findings suggest that residents perceive fire as a natural part of their lives and chose to stay in part due to a strong sense of place attachment.
