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Wildlife recovery following French forest fires

Overview

Following major wildfires in the Landes and Gironde regions of France, the Fédération des chasseurs des Landes (FDC40) and the Departmental Federation of Hunters have initiated monitoring protocols to track wildlife recovery.

In the Biscarrosse forest massif, initial data shows mixed results for local species. The presence index for roe deer decreased from 0.68 to 0.58 animals per kilometer, while the hare population increased significantly from zero to 2.63 hares per 10 kilometers due to the opening of the landscape.

In Gironde, researchers are utilizing thermal imaging cameras from vehicles at night to track the movement and recolonization of species like deer and hares. These efforts build upon observations from the 2022 Landiras and La Teste-de-Buch fires. The recurring threat of mega-fires, heatwaves, and droughts has also intensified social and political discourse regarding climate change and France’s capacity to manage environmental risks.

Entities

Gironde · Landes · CGT · Fédération départementale des chasseurs de la Gironde · Biscarrosse

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Gironde wildlife monitored following forest fires

    Wildlife in Gironde is being monitored via thermal imaging to track recovery after forest fires, amid growing public concern over climate-driven heatwaves and droughts in France.

  2. 25 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Biscarrosse wildfire: Wildlife monitoring shows varying recovery rates

    The Landes Hunters' Federation is monitoring wildlife recovery in the Biscarrosse forest following recent wildfires, noting slight declines in roe deer and a significant increase in hare populations.

Sources

chassons.com · humanite.fr