Integration of satellite and ground-based analyses in the assessment of Pinus nigra Arnold forest fires

• DOI: 10.5194/egusphere-egu24-5225
• Publication Date: 2024-03-08T14:37:51Z
• Authors: Francesco Niccoli; Simona Altieri; Jerzy Piotr Kabala; Giovanna Battipaglia

The Mediterranean basin is exposed to a growing risk of forest fires due recent climate changes, which are increasing their frequency and intensity. Forest can profoundly alter the ecological functions forests, affecting hydrological regulation, resource supply, soil stability biodiversity conservation. They also cause physiological dysfunction tree mortality, significantly reducing ability forests absorb CO2 mitigate change. study fire effects therefore essential for planning effective post-fire management practices strategies future regimes. Current technological advances allow integration ground surveys with satellite analysis, providing comprehensive approach studies accurate assessments dynamics.In this context, our research focused on analysing impacts that occurred in July 2017 Pinus nigra Arnold Mt. Cairo central Italy. We integrated analysis identify fire-affected areas tree-ring assess growth, water use efficiency uptake.Our results highlight importance using remote sensing accurately plan ground-based activities. While key an overview size distribution, it equally important integrate data detailed field surveys. In particular, dendrochronology stable isotopes rings allowed us growth changes use. Our analyses showed defoliated trees experienced significant reduction change severe canopy damage. found damaged from atmosphere, highlighting serious implications ecosystem service carbon sequestration.In conclusion, shows combination provides understanding fires, contribute recovery restoration goals areas.