Solsona hosts European summit on wildfire prevention and forest management

Over 60 international experts gather in Catalonia to align nature conservation with fire risk strategies.

Generic image of a forest managed for wildfire prevention.
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Generic image of a forest managed for wildfire prevention.

The town of Solsona hosted a major international summit this week at the Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia (CTFC) to address rising wildfire risks across Europe.

More than 60 representatives from twelve countries, including the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States, participated in the three-day event. The meeting focused on the implementation of the new EU Nature Restoration Law.

Prevention must be aligned with conservation.

Discussions highlighted the role of prescribed burns, grazing, and traditional land use in reducing fire intensity. Participants also conducted field work at Montserrat Natural Park to analyze local restoration and prevention efforts.
The summit emphasized the need for better governance and coordination between environmental and civil protection agencies, calling for stable funding models to support forest resilience throughout the continent.