Unsustainable forestry causes forest fires - a case study from Galicia (North-West Spain)

Auteurs :
HELD, T.
MONTERO KÜPPER, K.

Description :
Galicia's forestry holds a special position within Spain due to the relatively great cover of woodlands and an increasing concentration on fast-growing tree species, i.e. eucalyptus trees. Its earning capacity is rather low because of a lack of industrial potential. Development funds proferred by the EU and altered by national and regional legislatures do not improve the disadvantageous structure of Galician forestry nor its economically and ecologically poor situation. The high incidence of forest fires is a result of a misguided forestry policy and structural problems. The especially-formed fire brigades are only of short-term assistance. In future, long-term support can be expected via EU-funded educational campaigns and structural reforms. - (BJ)


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Geographia polonica, issn : 0016-7282, 2001, vol. 74, n°. 1, p. 65-76, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 32 ref.

Date :
2001

Editeur :
Pays édition : Pologne, Warszawa, Państwowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe