Key messages Nearly 70,000 hectares burned across the region in the first half of 2025. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia experienced the most severe fire conditions to date. 90% of fires human-caused; weak early-warning systems persist. Urgent need to shift from...
In the face of increasing landscape fire risk across the Western Balkans, one of the most promising solutions lies not in hoses or helicopters - but in hooves and hedges. Grazing and agroforestry, long-standing traditional practices in the region, are being...
Creating fire-resilient landscapes in the Western Balkans requires a strategic blend of ecological, social, and policy-driven approaches. The increasing frequency and severity of landscape fires in the region, largely driven by climate change and human activity, call...
Landscape fire is a growing threat in the Western Balkan region and effectively addressing this challenge requires a multi-faceted approach. Two key elements in this approach are Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) and landscape fire management. While...
Landscape fire resilience is a crucial concept, particularly in regions facing increasing landscape fire threats like the Western Balkans. Understanding how ecosystems withstand and recover from fire disturbances is paramount for effective landscape fire management....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Landscape Fire Management (LFM) is a crucial approach in today's world, where the increasing frequency and intensity of fires pose significant threats to both natural landscapes and human communities. LFM represents a holistic approach that goes beyond simply reacting...