Wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense in Portugal and Spain, putting forests, biodiversity, and communities at risk. Dense vegetation and changing land use make many areas highly vulnerable.
To reduce this risk, smart land management is needed to lower fuel loads and make forests more resilient.
The LIFE LANDSCAPE FIRE project provided a solution. It combined prescribed burning with targeted grazing, reviving traditional practices to manage vegetation safely. This approach reduced fire danger, supported biodiversity, and helped shape better regional fire policies—a sustainable way to protect nature and people from wildfires.
