Today, wildfire poses a major risk to people, property and nature around the world. A new study, carried out as part of the GrazeLIFE project, has found that grazing with large herbivores can significantly reduce this risk.
In many parts of the world, socio-economic factors are leading to rural depopulation and large-scale land abandonment. With nomadic practice and pastoralism also on the decline, extensive swathes of land are gradually being encroached on by shrubs and bushes, while trees are also accumulating combustible vegetation. As natural firebreaks disappear, so the risk and severity of wildfire outbreaks is increasing. In turn, more and more money is being invested in boosting firefighting capacity.
New study finds large herbivores can reduce wildfire risk | GrazeLIFE
In many parts of the world, socio-economic factors are leading to rural depopulation and large-scale land abandonment. With nomadic practice and pastoralism also on the decline, extensive swathes of land are gradually being encroached on by shrubs and bushes, while trees are also accumulating combustible vegetation. As natural firebreaks disappear, so the risk and severity of wildfire outbreaks is increasing. In turn, more and more money is being invested in boosting firefighting capacity.
New study finds large herbivores can reduce wildfire risk | GrazeLIFE