Potential Postwildfire Debris-Flow Hazards: A Prewildfire Evaluation for the Sandia and Manzano Mountains and Surrounding Areas, Central New Mexico

摘要

This prewildfire assessment approach is valuable to resource managers because the analysis of the debris-flow threat is made before a wildfire occurs, which facilitates prewildfire management, planning, and mitigation. In northern New Mexico, widespread watershed restoration efforts are being carried out to safeguard vital watersheds against the threat of catastrophic wildfire. This study was initiated to help select ideal locations for the restoration efforts that could have the best return on investment.