Editors-in-Chief: Susan G. Conard and Stefan Doerr
The International Journal of Wildland Fire is published on behalf of the International Association of Wildland Fire by CSIRO Publishing. The journal is published on a continuous publication model. More information is available on our Continuous Publication page.
The Journal publishes new and significant articles that advance basic and applied research concerning wildland fire. Published papers aim to assist in the understanding of the basic principles of fire as a process, its ecological impact at the stand level and the landscape level, modelling fire and its effects, as well as presenting information on how to effectively and efficiently manage fire. The journal has an international perspective, since wildland fire plays a major social, economic and ecological role around the globe.
As of January 1, 2024, IJWF is open access. IAWF members still receive free online access to the full text, both PDF and HTML versions, of all issues prior to January 1, 2024 of the Journal right back to Volume 1.
Our Early Alert service will inform you of new issues and their contents on publication (twelve emails per year).
Prospective authors are encouraged to examine the Author Instructions. The journal welcomes papers aimed at understanding the basic principles of fire as a process, understanding its ecological impact at the stand level and the landscape level, modeling fire and its effects, or presenting information on how to effectively and efficiently manage fire. All papers are refereed rigorously by the Journal’s Editorial Board and external reviewers.
Access to the online version of the past issues of the Journal is a benefit of IAWF membership, with links located in the Members Only section of this website.
Social Media Editors – a call for interested volunteers
We are excited to invite applications for the role of Social Media Editor for the International Journal of Wildland Fire.
This part-time and voluntary role offers an early career researcher an opportunity to be a part of global editorial team for a widely-read journal in a highly engaging and at times controversial field of science. You will contribute to the journal success by showcasing high-impact research, engaging with a diverse audience, and strengthening the journal’s online presence.
If you’re interested, please send a brief CV and a short cover letter (max 300 words) outlining your interest and relevant experience to Pat Hannah ([email protected]) by 31 January 2025. More information here: IJWF Social Media Editor PD
