Catalonia's Pi d'Entre Termes Symbolizes Forest Fire Resilience

Civil Protection in the Cerdanyola area advises residents to create a two‑metre vegetation buffer around homes, keep roofs clear of dry leaves, store flammable fuels in ventilated containers and maintain basic fire‑fighting tools such as hoses and extinguishers. Households should also have a self‑protection plan, including water reserves in bathtubs and sealed doors to limit smoke entry during a wildfire.

The Pi d'Entre Termes, a two‑century‑old stone pine standing 25 m tall on the border between Sant Cugat and Cerdanyola del Vallès, is highlighted as a natural emblem of that resilience. Its cones open when exposed to heat, releasing seeds that help the forest regenerate after a fire. The tree, with a trunk perimeter of 3.7 m and a canopy spread of 13.5 m, has become a local symbol of hope and regeneration in the Collserola region.