Improving the spatial‐temporal analysis of Amazonian fires

• Published in: Global change biology Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 469 - 471
• Main Authors: Berenguer, Erika, Carvalho, Nathália, Anderson, Liana O., Aragão, Luiz E. O. C., França, Filipe, Barlow, Jos
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.02.2021
• Subjects: Biological Sciences; Climate; Deforestation; Fires; Forests; global change; Spatial analysis; Spatio-Temporal Analysis; Trees; vegetation

There is a growing interest in Amazonian fires, accompanied by a substantial increase in research in the subject. Here, we list five common misunderstandings about Amazonian climate, vegetation, fires and the deforestation process to help to support future research.