Key protected areas, including the Ebro Delta, Garrotxa Volcanic Zone, and Secans de Lleida, currently lack the necessary strategic documents to manage wildfire risks. This regulatory gap leaves thousands of hectares of biodiversity vulnerable.
The accumulation of forest fuel due to the decline of traditional farming and grazing has created dangerous conditions. Experts argue that the current 72 million euro budget for 2022-2025 does not reflect the urgency of the climate emergency.
“"The 2022-2025 Fire Plan was allocated 72 million euros, a budget that highlights a Government with insufficient interest."
While work has reportedly begun on plans for Els Ports and the Alt Pirineu, environmentalists demand real economic backing to ensure these safety measures are effectively applied before the summer season begins.
