Tag: wildfire
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Carob and fig trees: nature-based solutions to wildfires and soil erosion in Tunisia
As climate change intensifies across the Mediterranean, Tunisia faces growing challenges from devastating wildfires to increasingly degraded soils. But in the face of these threats, a pair of unlikely heroes is taking root: carob and fig trees. Why Tunisia’s forests are at risk? Tunisia’s forests, especially those in mountainous regions, are particularly vulnerable. The dense…
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Silvo-pastoralism: A key tool for enhancing landscape resilience to forest fires
Silvo-pastoralism and agroforestry are increasingly recognised as innovative, fire-smart practices in the Mediterranean, helping prevent large forest fires while promoting biodiversity conservation and enhancing resilience to climate change. Silvo-pastoralism serves multiple purposes: it boosts land productivity, fosters stewardship, supports biodiversity conservation in open areas, and preserves traditional practices alongside mosaic landscape patterns. As an agroforestry…
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Heatwaves strikes back
Have you recently felt dizzy walking back home with your grocery bags under the blazing August sun? How many of you are struggling to sleep this summer, with noisy fans helplessly pointed at the bed? Many of you likely sought relief, whether by taking a dip in the sea or enjoying the refreshing coolness of…