Mixed grazing, controlled burns and collaboration can curb Mediterranean wildfire risks
Wildfires in the Mediterranean region are becoming drastically more intense. The recent major fires in France, Spain and Greece show that firefighting efforts are reaching their limits.
Wildfires in the Mediterranean region are becoming increasingly intense, with major fires recently occurring in France, Spain, and Greece. To combat this growing threat, an international research team led by the University of Göttingen and the University of Kassel has called for a new approach to landscape design that integrates wildfire prevention with nature conservation, agriculture, and rural development.
Using 10 landscape planning initiatives in the Mediterranean region as a basis, the researchers found that initiatives combining different forms of land use, involving various social groups, and continuously refining their measures were the most effective. This shift from a reactive firefighting approach to a long-term, preventive approach to shaping resilient landscapes is essential for reducing wildfire risk in the region.
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