Fires significantly impact the hydrological processes of forest ecosystems by increasing runoff and sediment yield due to alterations in soil properties and the loss of surface vegetation. This study demonstrated that high-severity fires reduced soil bulk density and increased soil porosity immediately after the fire. However, little change was observed in areas affected by low-intensity fires or in unburned regions. Strong wa...

Forest fires have increased over the last several decades in many regions. Quantifying the general patterns of frequency, areal extent, and seasonality is crucial for understanding fire dynamics. This study aimed to investigate whether the spatial and temporal trends in forest fires have changed across South Korea. The Mann–Kendall test and Sen’s slope estimation were used to analyze the temporal trends in forest fire statisti...

While the world is facing unprecedented transitions and threats we need to deeply rethink the relationships between water and energy use, food production, and ecosystem protection. This includes the development and deployment of ambitious, out‐of‐the‐box solutions towards sustainable development. This paper is based upon recent discussions before and during the 2nd World Irrigation Forum in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This paper tak...