Despite these challenges, Spain has seen a net gain in tree cover, with a total increase of 32880.94 hectares, which indicates a positive change of around 0.25%. This suggests efforts towards reforestation and tree cover gain are making headway against the losses.
The latest incident data from Castile and León, Spain, underscores the ongoing threat of wildfires to Spain's forests, with a fire alert issued on August 22, 2024. This single incident serves as a reminder of the persistent risk fires pose to the environment and the need for continued vigilance and sustainable forest management practices.