Wildfires have wreaked havoc this summer – these plants were prepared

By Amy Jackson, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Mark Chapman, Associate Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Southampton

Summer 2023 has seen wildfire crews tirelessly battle forest fires worldwide. The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the Moroccan coast, have faced their worst fires in 40 years, but amid the devastation lies a remarkable tale of resilience.

The Canary Islands consist of seven islands, including the popular holiday destinations of Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. Increased drought and higher temperatures driven by climate change have…

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