Environmental Studies and Forestry

The time since land-use transition drives changes in fire activity in the Amazon-Cerrado region

A. F. S. Ribeiro, L. Santos, et al.

This research explores how deforestation and climate change are transforming fire regimes in the Cerrado-Amazon transition, revealing intriguing links between land-use transitions and fire probability. Conducted by an expert team of authors, including Andreia F. S. Ribeiro and Lucas Santos, this study highlights the critical role of frontier age in understanding fire activities, especially during droughts. An eye-opening look at the ecology of fire!

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