EEA briefing on Nature-based solutions for fire-resilient European forests

Nature-based solutions are key to reducing Europe’s growing risk of forest fires and to making forests more resilient to climate change, according to this briefing published by the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Fire has always been part of the natural cycle of forests. However, wildfires are becoming more frequent and more destructive across Europe as climate change, urban expansion and land abandonment increase the likelihood of fire-prone conditions.

The EEA briefing Nature-based solutions for fire-resilient European forests outlines measures for both fire prevention and post-fire restoration — such as rewilding, promoting fire-resilient vegetation, and creating green firebreaks and buffer zones. This briefing features case studies from Italy to Finland and contributes to the implementation of the EU adaptation strategy and the EU forest strategy for 2030.