Wildfires: The Landes forest, an ecosystem shaped by humans
The Landes forest, entirely planted by humans, now covers 1 million hectares.
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The fact
It replaced a sandy desert and sheep pastures from the 15th century onward.
Its vulnerability to fires raises questions about the management of artificial wooded areas.
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Why it matters
Ce cas illustre les défis posés par les forêts artificielles face au réchauffement climatique et aux risques d’incendies, un enjeu majeur pour la biodiversité.