Why the world needs a wildfire risk prediction system based on plant functional traits and moisture - before fires ignite

A study published in the journal Nature NPJ Natural Hazards proposes a new wildfire risk prediction system which integrates plant functional traits with microwave-derived vegetation optical depth to detect critical moisture thresholds before ignition.

Why the world needs a wildfire risk prediction system based on plant functional traits and moisture - before fires ignite

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