MODfIRE- A multiple criteria approach to integrate wildfire behavior in forest management planning.

Case study area - Vale do Sousa

• Located in Northwest Portugal and  covers the southern part of the Sousa Valley;

• Extents over 14 312 ha - 1406 stands;

• Separated by the Douro river;

• Contains: ZIF Entre Douro e Sousa, and ZIF Paiva;

• 360 forest owners (members of ZIF);

• Representative of Portuguese conditions

  • ownership type,

  • structure,

  • species composition.