Forest fires are key ecosystem modifiers affecting the biological, chemical, and physical
attributes of forest soils. The extent of soil disturbance by fire is largely dependent on fire …

Prescribed fires are one of the most effective tools to reduce the risk of wildfires but this
treatment may negatively affect the hydrological and erosive response of soil, with …

Shrubland is a Mediterranean biome characterized by densely growing evergreen shrubs
adapted to fire events. To date, scientific research has focused on the impact of vegetation …

Prescribed burning may induce erosion and change many physico-chemical properties of
forest soils and these may vary with different burn severity conditions. Few studies have …

The hydrological response of forest soil in the Mediterranean environment is characterised
by high runoff and erosion rates, mainly due to low infiltration and high repellency of soils …

Increasing temperatures and irregular precipitation associated with climate change, along
with increasing frequency and severity of wildfires, contribute to increased downstream …

Prescribed fire is commonly used to reduce the wildfire risk in Mediterranean forests, but the
soil's hydrological response after fire is contrasting in literature experiences. The mulch …

The negative hydrological effects of wildfire are very difficult to predict in Mediterranean
forest ecosystems, due the intrinsic climate and soil characteristics of these areas. Among …

Fires are a complex phenomenon that may generate a chain of responses and processes
that affect each part of the ecosystem. Thus, it is important to understand the magnitude of …

Soil water repellency (SWR) has significant effects on soil degradation by changing some
soil processes (eg, carbon sequestration and soil erosion). Understanding the influence …