In the Province of Pisa, in the municipality of San Giuliano Terme, and in the Province of Lucca, in the municipalities of Lucca and Capannori, approximately 500 hectares of land were affected by wildfire between April 28 and May 2, of which 370 hectares were forest cover.

The statistics were processed by ISPRA on the basis of high-resolution satellite mapping and through the use of artificial intelligence applications to identify the forest ecosystems affected by the fires.

The area is characterized by an interface landscape between natural ecosystems and agriculturally oriented areas, with a significant presence of forested land. The burned area falls within the Special Area of Conservation “Monte Pisano,” a site belonging to the Natura 2000 Network.

According to ISPRA estimates, the forest ecosystem most severely affected by the fire was conifer woodland, with around 200 hectares burned. Holm oak forests were also affected over approximately 100 hectares, along with oak and chestnut forests covering an area of around 70 hectares.

Maria Alessandra Gallone, President of ISPRA and SNPA, stated: “Our forests constitute a natural capital of inestimable value, as they protect biodiversity, contribute to climate regulation, and provide essential ecosystem services for the community. Their protection requires continuous commitment, based on knowledge, innovation, and cooperation among institutions. The fire that affected Monte Faeta strongly draws attention to the strategic importance of environmental surveillance and the protection of our forest heritage. Fire prevention and management cannot be separated from a solid technical and scientific foundation; the work carried out by ISPRA makes it possible to continuously monitor the condition of ecosystems, providing reliable and timely data to support institutional decision-making. In this context, environmental surveillance represents not only a monitoring tool, but also an essential driver for the sustainable management of forest areas, helping to build a culture of prevention and greater territorial resilience. This is a responsibility that concerns us all, and one that ISPRA will continue to uphold with the utmost scientific and institutional rigor”.