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Prescribed fire: use of fire to attain a pre-established goal Author: Escola Superior Agrária de Coimbra (in collaboration with Universidade do Aveiro and University of Swansea)
Objectives
Natural/human environment In the Mediterranean climate, fire is a natural landscape regeneration element. Its controlled introduction aims to minimize the impacts that large wildfires can produce. The adoption of prescribed fire techniques is well accepted by the population that sees this procedure as a way to enhance their earnings.
Ongoing work After applying the technique in the study area, several parameters have been monitored, such as soil infiltration capacity, vegetation development etc.
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Contract no: 037046 GOCE
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