A comparative analysis of forest fire policies in protected areas in Portugal and in the state of Santa Catarina (Brazil): a general approach

Authors

  • Fantina Tedim Faculdade de Letras, Universidade do Porto
  • Maria Lúcia de Paula Herrmann Departamento de Geociências, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-7723_14_7

Keywords:

Protected areas, wildfire hazard, burned areas.

Abstract

Recent data suggest that both Portugal and Brazil have seen an increase in the number of forest fires in protected areas. In Portugal, between 1992 and 2003 the annual average area burned in protected areas was 10,418 ha and in the period 2001-2005 was 16,025 ha. Nevertheless, in Brazil, the state of Santa Catarina stands out as the state recording a decrease in the number of fires. Based on these facts, the main objectives of the present research are to analyse the incidence, severity and causes of forest fires in protected areas in both countries and to assess the impacts of prevention and combat policies as well as the strategies and models implemented in the recovery of burned areas.

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Published

2007-08-26

Issue

No. 14 (2007)

Section

Articles

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