• View of Half Dome and Washington Column in Yosemite Valley

    Yosemite

    National Park California

Fire Videos

Firefighters stand in a silhouette

Best Intentions
Lots of Learning Experiences: We now know that giant sequoia groves need to burn in order to be saved. Learn how early park managers discovered the importance of fire the hard way, and see how fire is carefully managed today. (26 minutes)

 
People stoke a fire to begin burning a meadow
Restoring a Meadow
Local American Indians, park fire managers, and blackberry weeders team up to save a meadow in danger of losing its unique native plants. (7 minutes)
 
Firefighter stands in Yosemite landscape

Study the Scientist
Fire archeologist Jun Kinoshita assists the Resource Advisor Program, providing resource information--such as vulnerable plant or animal species, or cultural resources--before and after wildland fire incidents and prescribed burns. (3 minutes 40 seconds)

  • Smoke in the Sierra Smoke in the Sierra

    View air quality data on particulate matter and ozone levels Read More

  • Scenic Vistas Scenic Vistas

    Audio podcast episode about scenic vistas and their management. Read More

  • Yosemite Nature Notes Yosemite Nature Notes

    Video podcast that tells unique stories about the natural and human history of Yosemite Read More

Did You Know?

Riparian area in Tuolumne Meadows

Riparian communities are adjacent to the river channel and tributaries; they are the interface between the river and surrounding meadow and upland communities. They provide specialized habitat and important nutrients to the meadow and river systems.