Uncovering Positive Developments Amid the Wave of Negative News About Megafires in Brazil
ABSTRACT Despite the ongoing challenges posed by megafires in Brazil, significant progress has been made from such events. Key advancements include a better scientific understanding of fire dynamics, innovative public policies, and the implementation of effective integrated fire management (IFM) practices. These efforts have led to reduced wildfire frequency and intensity, improved biodiversity, and strengthened interinstitutional collaboration.
Authors
- Fábio de Oliveira Roque (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5635-0622)
- Lara Steil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5437-9130)
- Geraldo Alves Damasceno‐Júnior (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4554-9369)
- Francielli Bao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0536-1668)
- Bruno Henrique dos Santos Ferreira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8494-9501)
- Danilo Bandini Ribeiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5343-9979)
- Maxwell da Rosa Oliveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0053-1173)
- Alexandre de Matos Martins Pereira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9828-9767)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (BR)
- Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (BR)
- Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (BR)
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Integrative Conservation
- Published
- 2025-04-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/inc3.70010
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.32
Funders
- Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Fundação de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento do Ensino, Ciência e Tecnologia do Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul
- Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul