PLS-PM analysis of forest fires using remote sensing tools. The case of Xurés in the Transboundary Biosphere Reserve

Forest fires have environmental, social and economic impacts in many areas. Various factors related to territory directly influence both the number surface area of each fire. The link between different variables (climate, environmental) risk fire characteristics is studied here through Partial Least Squares - Path Models. In addition, images from Sentinel-2 sensor geographic information systems are used create a cartographic base Transboundary Biosphere Reserve Galicia Site Community Importance Xurés (Galicia) 2015 2020. all, seven analyzed this study using partial least squares-path modeling method: climate, topography, land use, type environmental protection, anthropogenic factor, defense, data (severity area). parameters for variable obtain weights thus determine importance one. areas where problem forest greatest those with protection. Up 31% Natura 2000 Network was burned 6-year period. Topography use also shown be relevant effects territory. By contrast, higher population density development infrastructures such as roads water tanks mitigate impact fires. encompasses that need studied. contextualizing far possible, specific measures prevent reduce damage can drawn up.