Wildfires in the Mediterranean region are increasing in intensity, with recent major fires in France, Spain, and Greece straining firefighting efforts. An international research team is recommending a new landscape design approach that integrates wildfire prevention with nature conservation, agriculture, and rural development. By analyzing ten landscape planning initiatives, the team found that combining various land uses and engaging different social groups resulted in successful wildfire prevention. The researchers are urging a shift from reactive firefighting to a proactive, long-term approach in creating resilient landscapes.
Environmental News Network – Working Together to Combat Wildfires: Building Resilient Landscapes
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