Mathematics

Mathematics in the fight against forest drought

A study by CTFC and CREAF scientists has led to the development of a mathematical model which predicts drought stress in forests. The research shows that forest drought stress depends on climatic conditions as well as vegetation and soil characteristics. 

Adaptations forests Ctfc @en Drought Forest management Forests Jordi martínez vilalta @en Lluis brotons @en Lluis coll @en Mathematics Miquel de caceres @en Mitigation Modeling Rafael poyatos @en Stress Water balance

Mathematics will help us to predict which kind of fire each landscape will have

The mathematic model developed by CREAF and CTFC is able to estimate the probability a landscape has to suffer a wind-driven fire, a topographic fire or a fuel driven fire. This tool could be used to improve fire suppression strategies and adapt prevention measures in front the new climate change scenario.

Andrea duane @en Ctfc @en Mathematics Wildfire