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Spain: protecting the soil after fire

In Spain, more than 250,000 hectares of land were ravaged by fire this summer.
Before the first autumn rains arrive, the soil must be protected against erosion
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In Spain, more than 250,000 hectares of land were ravaged by fire this summer. When we think of wildfires, our minds turn first to the destroyed forests and landscapes, rather than immediately to the consequences for the soil. And yet, it is a race against time. Before the first autumn rains arrive, the soil must be protected against erosion.

An article written by ARTE_FR, initially published on 22 September 2026, 19:04 (CEST)