Post-fire restoration in Mediterranean forests: lessons from a systematic review

Author: Centre de Ciència i Tecnologia Forestal de Catalunya (CTFC) | Universitat de Lleida (UdL) | Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA-CSIC)

Date: Mar. 2026

This infographic explains the main findings of a review on post-fire treatments in Mediterranean forests. Based on 108 studies published between 1991 and 2023, it explores the most common restoration strategies used after wildfires to support ecosystem recovery and maintain key ecosystem services. Most studies focused on natural fires, active restoration approaches, and experiences from Spain, highlighting current knowledge and gaps in post-fire forest management.