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La Gomera Forest Fire Impact 2012 by Ivonne Chuico is a document available to read on EtoBox.
A large forest fire in August 2012 affected over 3,617 hectares on the Canary Island of La Gomera, including 741 hectares within the Garajonay National Park. The fire was believed to be intentionally set and caused extensive damage to the native laurisilva forest and plant species, some over 1,000 years old. Remediation efforts included controlling erosion, reforestation, and recovering threatened plant populations. The local and regional authorities allocated funds and signed agreements to restore the dama
- Author
- Ivonne Chuico
- Language
- EN