Wildfires affect and change the burned sites' condition, functionality, and ecosystem
services. Altered hydrologic processes, such as runoff, increased streamflows, and sediment …

Forest and wood biomass represent a sustainable reservoir of raw materials and energy,
offering a viable alternative to fossil fuels. These resources find extensive use in producing …

In the last decades, forests have been seriously threatened by the effects of climate change.
In Mediterranean regions, increasing fire occurrence and drought have a substantial impact …

The impact of natural disturbances such as wildfires on ecosystem services and local
communities is significant. Conventional assessments of wildfire risks often overlook the …

This research addressed on the crucial concern of soil erosion in the post-fire Mediterranean
landscapes, regarding disastrous wildfires in Greece during 2021. These fires broke out at …

In the last two centuries, land-use change (LUC) has been the most important direct change
driver for terrestrial ecosystems. In contrast with the consequent ecosystem degradation …

The impacts of wildfires on tourism are growing, with concomitant detrimental consequences
for tourists and destinations. However, only a few studies have assessed wildfires in tourism …

The Mediterranean basin is an area particularly exposed to fire risk due to its climate and fire-
prone vegetation. In recent decades, the frequency and intensity of wildfires increased …

In the Mediterranean region of southern Europe, Castanea sativa Mill.(Castanea) coppice
stands are being invaded by non-native pioneer tree species due to recurrent coppicing and …

The use of biofuels has proven to be fundamental in decreasing the impact of human
activities on the environment and also in contributing to a more sustainable development …