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Creating fire resilient landscapes in the Western Balkan

Creating fire resilient landscapes in the Western Balkan

The Western Balkan region is particularly vulnerable to landscape fires. Seasonal droughts, high temperatures, and strong winds create conditions conducive to the rapid spread of fires. This susceptibility is exacerbated by anthropogenic factors such as land-use...

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What is a fire-resilient landscape?

What is a fire-resilient landscape?

A fire-resilient landscape is an intentionally designed and maintained environment to reduce the risk of landscape fire damage while promoting ecological balance. It incorporates adaptive landscape management practices to enhance the landscape's ability to withstand,...

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Building landscape fire management awareness

Building landscape fire management awareness

Awareness is a cornerstone of effective landscape fire management. The increasing frequency and intensity of landscape fires, driven by climate change and anthropogenic activities, demand proactive strategies that prioritize awareness at individual, community, and...

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The importance of education in landscape fire management

The importance of education in landscape fire management

Education plays a pivotal role in effectively managing landscape fires, which pose significant global ecological, economic, and social challenges. With increasing frequency and intensity due to climate change and land-use changes, landscape fires necessitate a...

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The landscape fires as a public safety concern

The landscape fires as a public safety concern

Landscape fires are a growing concern for public safety in the Western Balkans, a region characterized by diverse ecosystems, rugged terrain, and a complex mix of human activities. The frequency and intensity of landscape fires in this area have increased in recent...

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The forests and the landscape fires

The forests and the landscape fires

Landscape fires are a natural phenomenon that can profoundly impact forest ecosystems. Today they are one of the main reasons for the degradation of the global forests. Although in some parts of the world and in specific ecosystems, the landscape fires play a critical...

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