Landscape management is urgently needed to address the rise of megafires in South America
Dolors Armenteras, Francisco de la Barrera
Abstract
Climate change and unsustainable land-use practices are causing megafires in South America. Here we call for rigorous scientific coordination and global cooperation to claim back landscape planning, mitigate fire risk and foster resilience in the region.
Topics & Concepts
Resilience (materials science)Climate changeEnvironmental resource managementGeographyEnvironmental planningPsychological resilienceEcologyEnvironmental scienceThermodynamicsPsychotherapistPhysicsBiologyPsychologyFire effects on ecosystems