The need for proactive wildfire prevention is becoming more urgent. Modern wildfire prevention extends far beyond extinguishing ignitions. Prescribed burning reduces fuel before wildfires occurOne of the most widely used tools in wildfire prevention is prescribed burning, also known as controlled burning. Nature-based solutions work with ecosystemsNature-based solutions are becoming an increasingly important part of wildfire prevention. The future of wildfire prevention lies in recognising that living with fire is not about eliminating it entirely, but about managing landscapes in ways that make both people and ecosystems more resilient.