Wildfires are an increasingly relevant issue in the Mediterranean region. This STSM explores how agricultural practices can support wildfire management in Mediterranean rural areas. We will focus on municipalities in north Sardinia (Italy) where agriculture and fire management are closely interconnected.

The research will examine how local stakeholders perceive the role of fire, which social and ecological factors drive wildfires in agricultural landscapes, and what opportunities fire-smart land uses offer for preventing the spread of fire.

By improving understanding of fire’s role in Mediterranean agricultural systems, the project contributes to the development of fire-resilient landscapes that balance fire risk reduction, sustainable food production, and local resource management. Results will inform a joint publication by researchers from the University of Göttingen and the Italian National Institute for Research (CNR).