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Overview
The Massif Armoricain, historically less prone to wildfires due to its climate and vegetation, is projected to experience significantly increased fire risks in the coming decades. This risk is exacerbated by pastoral decline, leading to fuel accumulation and fire spread, especially in military training areas prone to ignition. The exceptional wildfire activity during the summer of 2022, which saw over 3800 hectares of vegetation burned in Brittany, supports these predictions. While wildfires may promote plant diversity in some regions, their impact on historically less fire-affected areas like Brittany remains unknown. Hence, understanding the long-term vegetation dynamics is crucial for anticipating potential changes in these ecosystems in the context of climate change.
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Main collaborators
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Florence Mazier (Toulouse, FR)
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Dominique Marguerie (Rennes, FR)
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Benjamin Bergerot (Rennes, FR)
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Christelle Hély (Montpellier, FR)
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Publications
Communications
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​Lestienne M, Mazier F, Bergerot B, Hély C, Marguerie D. Multi-millennial modeling of Armorican vegetation. 56th Annual Meeting AASP-The Palynological Society, 24-28 June 2024, Montpellier, France