Portugal is a country with a territorial dimension of approximately 90,000 km2. However, the
forest occupies a prominent position, since it represents about 35% of the total area of the …

Portuguese forests have always played an essential role in the socioeconomic development
of national rural areas, but also in several forest-based industrial sectors, such as the cork …

Mapping large wildfires (LW) is essential for environmental applications and enhances the
understanding of the dynamics of affected areas. Remote sensing techniques supported by …

Purpose This research aims to investigate post-forest fire perceptions of businesses towards
the environment as a stakeholder. Through interviews with affected businesses, the authors …

Increased knowledge of the meteorological conditions that lead to mega-fires is important to
prevent wildfires and improve firefighting. This study analyses the atmospheric conditions …

Wildfires are expected to increase in number, extent, and severity due to climate change.
Hence, it is ever more important to integrate technological developments and scientific …

Forest-fire rates have increased in Southern European landscapes. These fires damage
forest ecosystems and alter their development. During the last few decades, an increase in …

Esta tese analisa o papel da educação ambiental (EA) na diminuição do risco de incêndio
florestal actuando directamente sobre os actores que podem intervir sobre a vegetação e …

In Portugal, the number of fires and the size of burnt areas are rising dramatically every year,
increasing with improper management of agroforestry wastes (AFRs). This work aims to …

Incêndios florestais têm causado impactos em diversas regiões do globo, ocorrendo de
forma mais expressiva no período correspondente à estação seca. Além da sazonalidade …