An Integrated European Model to Protect MEDiterranean Forests from Fire
The aim of the project is to develop and transfer, through common approach at transnational level, an integrated model for the prevention of forest fires. Focus will be placed on the prevention phase fundamental for environmental, economic, cultural and social sustainability. In particular, 3 thematic areas will be dealt with to ensure an integrated and effective model: 1) The development of shared methods and techniques for risk mapping, assessment and monitoring, by integrating new elements/risks not taken into consideration in existing risk models and prevention plans, e.g. characteristics of the forest, vulnerability of the territory, and climate change; 2) An economic and eco- compatible sustainable model for forest maintenance incl. the valorisation of biomass; 3) Information and training activities for responsible environmental behaviour in risk areas and/or in risk situations. 3 action phases will be carried out to guarantee concrete results which can be transferred to each partner/territory: Exchange of information and joint development of methods and instruments; transfer and concertation; pilot implementation, adoption and mainstreaming of the methods and tools developed. The partnership is made up of 9 organisations composed of 6 territorial partners from IT, ES, GR, HR, PT, CY and 3 universities from IT, PT and FR. This will guarantee a wide territorial test base and methods and techniques which can be successfully applied in many countries.