BRIFOR conducts controlled burns in Teno Alto to prepare for wildfires

The Cabildo de Tenerife, through its Forest Fire Prevention and Extinction Operation (BRIFOR), has carried out prescribed burns in selected plots within Teno Alto. This area is part of the Teno Rural Park located in the municipality of Buenavista del Norte.

The primary objective of these exercises is to allow BRIFOR members to consolidate skills in fire analysis and management. Personnel practice tactics, maneuvers, and techniques to develop necessary procedures for emergency responses and to monitor flame evolution.

Additionally, the burns aim to regenerate pastures in the Teno Alto environment, which supports local goat grazing. By burning fine, dry grass, the process encourages the germination and development of seeds remaining in the soil. Technical teams and BRIVAM units utilize specialized tools, including water tankers and drip torches, to conduct these operations.