How protected areas, drought, and grazing affect wildfires

This study investigates the environmental drivers of fire in the fire-prone region of the Greater Côa Valley, Portugal. Results show that most fires occurred in scrublands, although agricultural land and forests were also impacted. Areas with high sheep densities were more likely to burn, and protected areas were less likely to burn, providing evidence for what land management strategies might mitigate effects of future wildfire events.