CNRS Ecologist Calls for More Diverse Landscapes to Protect Against Wildfires

Arcachon - 28 July 2026: While the major fire in Gironde has been stabilized according to the authorities, ecologist Philippe Grandcolas is calling for a long-term transformation of landscapes particularly at risk from fire. The deputy scientific director of the CNRS Institute of Ecology and Environment told broadcaster Franceinfo that resilient ecosystems require diversity. The fires in the southwest have exposed the limits of large-scale uniform vegetation under extreme heat.During the night into Tuesday, emergency crews battled several new fire hotspots north of Le Porge and in the north of ...