Wildland Arson Background
Conflicting trends of wildland arson are compared to general wildland fire ignitions. There has been an overall decline in the trend of arson fire ignitions. However, no research provides statistical evidence that the apparent decline in arson ignitions has led to an overall decline in wildfire activity. More research is needed to determine whether the decline reflects an increased level of policing or a decrease in ignitions.
Examination of wildland arson in the context of a crime can help researchers determine what might cause a criminal to decide to and/or successfully carry out wildland arson. With this knowledge, criminologists have developed computer-based tools derived from mathematical models of criminal activity. These models can identify crime hotspots, or crime intensity maps, in space and time, and may help lower arson ignitions.
- Spatial and Temporal Scope of the Wildland Arson Problem at the National and State Level in the United States : Wildland arson fires on national forests have exhibited conflicting trends.
- Wildland Arson in the Context of Crime : Examination of wildland arson in the context of a crime can help researchers determine what might cause a criminal to decide to and/or successfully carry out wildland arson.
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