Composite Burn Index (CBI) Photo Series

The Composite Burn Index (CBI) Photo Series uses plot data and photos to illustrate the range of burn severity encountered in different ecosystems of the U.S. We selected examples from over 2,500 plots and 85 fires, spanning very low to very high degrees of ecological change from fire. The series offers managers and scientists a way to calibrate their field interpretations, providing a sense of what the CBI represents visually on the ground. It offers insight into the variety and combinations of fire effects that make up the overall post-fire condition on a site.

Regions

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Alaska (Yukon Charley Rivers N.P. & Noatak N.P.)
California Yosemite N.P.
California Other (Southern Sierras & Sequoia & Kings Canyon N.P.)
Central U.S. (Black Hills, SD; Voyageurs N.P.)
Eastern U.S. (Shenandoah N.P.)
Northern U.S. Rockies-Glacier National Park
Northern U.S. Rockies-Tetons (Grand Teton N.P., Bridger Teton N.F.)
Northern U.S. Rockies-Yellowstone N.P.
Southwest Grand Canyon N.P.
Southwest Other (New Mexico & Utah)

Additional Links

• Back to Post-fire Burn Assessment by Remote Sensing on Federal Lands
• Fire Effects Monitoring and Protocol (FIREMON)
• Monitoring Trends in Burn Severity (MTBS)

Acknowledgements

Web development: Suzanna Carrithers
Photo credits: By Region