Details
Name
Mayara SouzaRole
Research AssistantSince
19th May 2022
Nationality
BrasilCentre
Industrial Engineering and ManagementContacts
+351222094000
mayara.souza@inesctec.pt
2023
Authors
Souza, MEB; Pacheco, AP; Teixeira, JG;
Publication
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WILDLAND FIRE
Abstract
Background. Traditional burning is a practice with social and ecological value used worldwide. However, given the often improper and negligent use of fire, this practice is often associated with rural fire ignitions.Aims. Systematise experts' understanding of traditional burning and identify its challenges in the Portuguese context.Methods. Twenty-eight Portuguese experts from industry, academia, NGOs and public entities with in-depth involvement in fire and forest management were interviewed to create a mental model of traditional burning in Portugal.Key results. Eight dimensions were identified: motivations behind traditional burning, alternative solutions, risks before a traditional burn, risks during a traditional burn, underlying causes of risk, exogenous elements and factors, potential impacts, and activities leading to a successful traditional burn.Conclusions. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of traditional burn practice in the Portuguese context and offers a baseline to support stakeholders and policymakers in managing traditional burning's social and environmental impacts in the future.Implications. This research offers several implications across the eight dimensions identified, including the need to improve regulations on the use of fire and fuel reduction policies, promote fire use education and feasible and affordable alternatives to traditional burning, and increase communities' commitment to mitigation actions.
2022
Authors
Souza, MEB; Teixeira, JG; Pacheco, AP;
Publication
Advances in Forest Fire Research 2022
Abstract
2022
Authors
Souza, MEB; Pacheco, AP; Teixeira, JG;
Publication
Advances in Forest Fire Research 2022
Abstract
2022
Authors
Souza, MEB; Pacheco, AP; Teixeira, JG; Pereira, JMC;
Publication
Advances in Forest Fire Research 2022
Abstract
2017
Authors
Scur, G; Barbosa, ME;
Publication
Journal of Cleaner Production
Abstract
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