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Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedr—g‹o Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedr—g‹o Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
A landscape surrounded by eucalyptus plantations in various stages of growth, located right next to people's houses. Pedr—g‹o Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedr—g‹o Grande Pedr—g‹o Grande, Portugal.
11th of October 2023
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Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedrógão Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedrógão Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
The Association of Victims of the Pedrógão Fire (AVIPG) headquarters. Pedrógão Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedrógão Grande Pedrógão Grande, Portugal
10th of October 2023.
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Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedrógão Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedrógão Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
The Association of Victims of the Pedrógão Fire (AVIPG) headquarters. Pedrógão Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedrógão Grande Pedrógão Grande, Portugal
10th of October 2023.
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Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedrógão Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedrógão Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
Dina Duarte, the president of the Association of Victims of the Pedrógão Fire (AVIPG), poses for a portrait at the association headquarters. Pedrógão Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedrógão Grande Pedrógão Grande, Portugal
10th of October 2023.
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DUKAS_165051247_EYE
Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedrógão Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedrógão Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
António José Ferreira Lopes, the President of the Pedrógão Grande Municipal Council, poses for a portrait in the Devesa Garden. Pedrógão Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedrógão Grande, Portugal
10th of October 2023.
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Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedrógão Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedrógão Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
On the left, Sofia Carmo, a Higher Technician for Natural Resources Planning, and on the right, Sofia Ramos Leal, a forestry engineer, collaborate within the Pedrógão Grande Municipal Council to promote the planting of native species.
Pedrógão Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedrógão Grande Pedrógão Grande, Portugal
10th of October 2023.
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Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedrógão Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedrógão Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
Sofia Carmo, a Higher Technician for Natural Resources Planning in the Pedrógão Grande Municipal Council, is displaying the fruit of the strawberry tree, known as 'medronho' in Portugal. Pedrógão Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedrógão Grande Pedrógão Grande, Portugal
10th of October 2023.
Maria Abranches / Guardian / eyevine
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Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedr—g‹o Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedr—g‹o Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
A landscape surrounded by eucalyptus plantations in different stages of growth. Pedr—g‹o Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedr—g‹o Grande Pedr—g‹o Grande, Portugal
10th of October 2023.
Maria Abranches / Guardian / eyevine
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Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedr—g‹o Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedr—g‹o Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
Jo‹o Duarte poses for a portrait. Also known as "Jo‹o Viola," the name he uses to sign his paintings, he serves as the gardener for the Municipal Council of the Municipality of Pedr—g‹o Grande and is a dedicated advocate for forest preservation. Pedr—g‹o Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedr—g‹o Grande Pedr—g‹o Grande, Portugal.
10th of October 2023
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DUKAS_165051245_EYE
Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedrógão Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedrógão Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
The landscape bearing the scars of the fire that ignited in the summer of 2023, precisely in July, within a eucalyptus plantation near Moinho das Freiras, in Pedrógão Pequeno. Pedrógão Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedrógão Grande Pedrógão Grande, Portugal
10th of October 2023.
Maria Abranches / Guardian / eyevine
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DUKAS_165051241_EYE
Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedrógão Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedrógão Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
The landscape bearing the scars of the fire that ignited in the summer of 2023, precisely in July, within a eucalyptus plantation near Moinho das Freiras, in Pedrógão Pequeno. Pedrógão Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedrógão Grande Pedrógão Grande, Portugal
10th of October 2023.
Maria Abranches / Guardian / eyevine
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DUKAS_165051242_EYE
Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedrógão Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedrógão Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
One of the rare landscapes in Pedrogão Grande that remained unscathed after the 2017 wildfires, featuring Cabril Dam surrounded by a majority of native vegetation coexisting with eucalyptus trees. Pedrógão Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedrógão Grande Pedrógão Grande, Portugal
10th of October 2023.
Maria Abranches / Guardian / eyevine
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DUKAS_165051248_EYE
Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedr—g‹o Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedr—g‹o Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
The first set of samples displays land with eucalyptus tree plantations, while the second set features land where indigenous plants and trees are cultivated. Pedr—g‹o Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedr—g‹o Grande, Portugal.
9th of October 2023
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DUKAS_165051251_EYE
Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedr—g‹o Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedr—g‹o Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
The forest fire risk reaches its peak when temperatures rise to unusually high levels for the month of October, consistently indicating a maximum level of danger. Pedr—g‹o Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedr—g‹o Grande, Portugal.
9th of October 2023.
Maria Abranches / Guardian / eyevine
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Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedr—g‹o Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedr—g‹o Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
The memorial dedicated to the victims of the Pedrog‹o Grande fire, officially inaugurated on June 15, 2023, was designed by the renowned Portuguese Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Eduardo Souto de Moura and is situated along the N-236 road, often referred to as the "road of death," linking Figueir— dos Vinhos with Castanheira de Pra. Pedr—g‹o Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedr—g‹o Grande, Portugal.
9th of October 2023
Maria Abranches / Guardian / eyevine
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DUKAS_165051240_EYE
Eucalyptus plantations are expanding - and being blamed for devastation
In 2017, 66 people died after fires ripped through eucalyptus stands around Pedr—g‹o Grande. Restrictions on the highly flammable trees have provoked death threats, yet others feel they do not go far enough.
In 2017, eucalyptus trees burned like roman candles around the villages near Pedr—g‹o Grande, spraying flames high into the sky. The fire reached more than 1,000C (1,832F) in some places, melting ceramics and metal. Of the 66 people who died in the largest wildfire, in June, 47 lost their lives trying to escape in their cars on the EN-236-1, a highway fenced in by thick stands of eucalyptus.
The memorial dedicated to the victims of the Pedrog‹o Grande fire, officially inaugurated on June 15, 2023, was designed by the renowned Portuguese Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Eduardo Souto de Moura and is situated along the N-236 road, often referred to as the "road of death," linking Figueir— dos Vinhos with Castanheira de Pra. Pedr—g‹o Grande was the site of Portugal's largest wildfire in 2017. Dozens of people lost their lives in the fire, which was supercharged by non-native eucalyptus trees in the surrounding area. As part of the community's recovery, they are planting native tree species and restoring landscapes around the village to lessen the impact of future fires, Pedr—g‹o Grande, Portugal.
9th of October 2023
Maria Abranches / Guardian / eyevine
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NEWS - Tabakbauern in Zentral-Java, Indonesien
A tobacco farmer seen tending tobacco plants in Glapansari Village, Parakan District, Temanggung Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Tobacco prices have fallen due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. (Photo by Fitria Nuraini / INA Photo Agency) *** Local Caption *** 30730337
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NEWS - Tabakbauern in Zentral-Java, Indonesien
A tobacco farmer seen tending tobacco plants in Glapansari Village, Parakan District, Temanggung Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Tobacco prices have fallen due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. (Photo by Fitria Nuraini / INA Photo Agency) *** Local Caption *** 30730335
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NEWS - Tabakbauern in Zentral-Java, Indonesien
A tobacco farmer seen tending tobacco plants in Glapansari Village, Parakan District, Temanggung Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Tobacco prices have fallen due to the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. (Photo by Fitria Nuraini / INA Photo Agency) *** Local Caption *** 30730336
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NEWS - Tabakbauern in Zentral-Java, Indonesien
A tobacco farmer is seen carrying tobacco in Glapansari Village, Parakan District, Temanggung Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Tobacco prices have fallen due to the impact of the corona virus outbreak. (Photo by Fitria Nuraini / INA Photo Agency) *** Local Caption *** 30730338
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MAR-74
Oilpalm Plantation
Sabah, Borneo, East Malaysia
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FEATURE - Palmöl Plantagen und Abholzung auf Borneo
PLEASE CREDIT: Sean Whyte/COP/Halsgrove/Rex Features
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Barges laden with wood constantly ply the coastal waters off Ketapang, South West Kalimantan, a region notorious for both legal and illegal logging, mostly to make way for new oil palm plantations.
'The Ape Crusaders' A book written and partly photographed by Sean Whyte, a campaigner on behalf of orangutan protection. The book takes the reader on a photographic journey throughout Borneo showing for the first time the highs and lows of frontline orangutan conservation in action, Indonesia - Dec 2011
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FEATURE - Palmöl Plantagen und Abholzung auf Borneo
PLEASE CREDIT: Sean Whyte/COP/Halsgrove/Rex Features
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Making way for new oil palm plantations. The ownership of palm oil companies is worldwide, but Malaysian companies are very prevalent in Indonesia while at the same time trying to look good in the media by claiming not to be causing deforestation in their own country.
'The Ape Crusaders' A book written and partly photographed by Sean Whyte, a campaigner on behalf of orangutan protection. The book takes the reader on a photographic journey throughout Borneo showing for the first time the highs and lows of frontline orangutan conservation in action, Indonesia - Dec 2011
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Apple orchard and dandelions
Apple orchard and dandelions
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