Forest Fire

Forest fires are wildfires that primarily affect forest ecosystems (coniferous, broadleaf, mixed stands). They may burn surface fuels (leaf litter, understory), canopy fuels, or both.

Impacts include:

·       Loss of timber resources and non-timber forest products;

·       Soil erosion, flash flood risk, and sedimentation of reservoirs;

·       Habitat loss and biodiversity impacts;

·       Damage to protected areas and eco-tourism assets.

·       EFFIS – Fire History and Statistics for Europe, Middle East and North Africa

·       FAO & Plan Bleu – The State of Mediterranean Forests (latest editions)