Manuel Esteban Lucas Borja
@melucasborja.bsky.social
PhD in Forestry. Professor (full) at @etsiamab. Forest hydrology, postfire forest management and ecosyst restoration group (ECOFOR). Working at @uclm_inter
Blog: https://blog.uclm.es/manuelestebanlucas/
Blog: https://blog.uclm.es/manuelestebanlucas/
Just out in the Journal of Environmental Management:
"Salvage logging increases erosion and reduces plant diversity and soil organic carbon four years after a severe wildfire in semi-arid pine forests"
Check it here if interested:
authors.elsevier.com/c/1m7cr14Z6t...
"Salvage logging increases erosion and reduces plant diversity and soil organic carbon four years after a severe wildfire in semi-arid pine forests"
Check it here if interested:
authors.elsevier.com/c/1m7cr14Z6t...
November 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Just out in the Journal of Environmental Management:
"Salvage logging increases erosion and reduces plant diversity and soil organic carbon four years after a severe wildfire in semi-arid pine forests"
Check it here if interested:
authors.elsevier.com/c/1m7cr14Z6t...
"Salvage logging increases erosion and reduces plant diversity and soil organic carbon four years after a severe wildfire in semi-arid pine forests"
Check it here if interested:
authors.elsevier.com/c/1m7cr14Z6t...
A tiny, invisible universe,
where millions of lives work without rest. In the forest, beneath our feet,
an essential world that breathes and lives.
where millions of lives work without rest. In the forest, beneath our feet,
an essential world that breathes and lives.
October 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
A tiny, invisible universe,
where millions of lives work without rest. In the forest, beneath our feet,
an essential world that breathes and lives.
where millions of lives work without rest. In the forest, beneath our feet,
an essential world that breathes and lives.
Gracias #ETSIAM Universidad de Córdoba por la invitación. Un placer acompañaros en un acto académico tan entrañable. Encantado de compartir conocimiento sobre incendios forestales en el contexto actual. Enhorabuena a egresados, familiares, amigos y profesor@s. Es hora de atreverse!
October 18, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Gracias #ETSIAM Universidad de Córdoba por la invitación. Un placer acompañaros en un acto académico tan entrañable. Encantado de compartir conocimiento sobre incendios forestales en el contexto actual. Enhorabuena a egresados, familiares, amigos y profesor@s. Es hora de atreverse!
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join a dynamic and interdisciplinary research team in the framework of the project:
“Alteration of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems by Fire: Management Practices for a Sustainable Future of Pine–Shrubland Transition Ecosystems (FLAME Project)”
“Alteration of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems by Fire: Management Practices for a Sustainable Future of Pine–Shrubland Transition Ecosystems (FLAME Project)”
October 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join a dynamic and interdisciplinary research team in the framework of the project:
“Alteration of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems by Fire: Management Practices for a Sustainable Future of Pine–Shrubland Transition Ecosystems (FLAME Project)”
“Alteration of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems by Fire: Management Practices for a Sustainable Future of Pine–Shrubland Transition Ecosystems (FLAME Project)”
A great collaboration with Courtney Leigh Peterson and Camille Stevens-Rumann from Colorado State University.
September 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
A great collaboration with Courtney Leigh Peterson and Camille Stevens-Rumann from Colorado State University.
Even 15 days after the fire, some roots continue to burn and activity is visible in the subsoil.
August 13, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Even 15 days after the fire, some roots continue to burn and activity is visible in the subsoil.
Gracias al Departamento de Medio Ambiente y Turismo del Gobierno de Aragón, el Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros de Montes en Aragón, el Ayuntamiento de Daroca y la Comarca del Campo de Daroca (Zaragoza), y demás personas involucradas por la excelente organización y evento.
June 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Gracias al Departamento de Medio Ambiente y Turismo del Gobierno de Aragón, el Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros de Montes en Aragón, el Ayuntamiento de Daroca y la Comarca del Campo de Daroca (Zaragoza), y demás personas involucradas por la excelente organización y evento.
Another field day today. Plant x soil x animal interactions in arid environments of the SE peninsular. Very well adapted superspecialists. If you think life is hard, drop by for a while...
June 21, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Another field day today. Plant x soil x animal interactions in arid environments of the SE peninsular. Very well adapted superspecialists. If you think life is hard, drop by for a while...
Just out!:
Effects of Log Erosion Barriers on Soil Fungal Communities Ten Years After a Severe Wildfire in a Semi-Arid Forest
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
On how fungal communities change as a result of fire and postfire emergency treatments applied.
Effects of Log Erosion Barriers on Soil Fungal Communities Ten Years After a Severe Wildfire in a Semi-Arid Forest
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
On how fungal communities change as a result of fire and postfire emergency treatments applied.
June 16, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Just out!:
Effects of Log Erosion Barriers on Soil Fungal Communities Ten Years After a Severe Wildfire in a Semi-Arid Forest
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
On how fungal communities change as a result of fire and postfire emergency treatments applied.
Effects of Log Erosion Barriers on Soil Fungal Communities Ten Years After a Severe Wildfire in a Semi-Arid Forest
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
On how fungal communities change as a result of fire and postfire emergency treatments applied.
Jornada técnica muy interesante organizada los próximos días 5 y 6 de junio en Daroca (Zaragoza), por el Departamento de Medio Ambiente y Turismo del Gobierno de Aragón, el Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros de Montes en Aragón, el Ayuntamiento de Daroca y la Comarca del Campo de Daroca
May 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Jornada técnica muy interesante organizada los próximos días 5 y 6 de junio en Daroca (Zaragoza), por el Departamento de Medio Ambiente y Turismo del Gobierno de Aragón, el Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros de Montes en Aragón, el Ayuntamiento de Daroca y la Comarca del Campo de Daroca
🔥A fascinating seminar held today on post-fire erosion and sediment connectivity in Mediterranean environments, led by Sophie van Wijk (@w-u-r.bsky.social), who completed a research stay at @uclm.es #ETSIAMB.
Thank you for sharing your work!
🌿🌍 #FireAndSoil #UCLM
Thank you for sharing your work!
🌿🌍 #FireAndSoil #UCLM
April 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM
🔥A fascinating seminar held today on post-fire erosion and sediment connectivity in Mediterranean environments, led by Sophie van Wijk (@w-u-r.bsky.social), who completed a research stay at @uclm.es #ETSIAMB.
Thank you for sharing your work!
🌿🌍 #FireAndSoil #UCLM
Thank you for sharing your work!
🌿🌍 #FireAndSoil #UCLM
Y como quién no quiere la cosa, en ese mismo lugar, hemos abierto una ventana por la que hemos avanzado unos 100 años y hemos visto nuestro dique trabajando, cumpliendo sus funciones,... y deseando no ser visto por nada, ni por nadie.
April 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Y como quién no quiere la cosa, en ese mismo lugar, hemos abierto una ventana por la que hemos avanzado unos 100 años y hemos visto nuestro dique trabajando, cumpliendo sus funciones,... y deseando no ser visto por nada, ni por nadie.
Con herramientas sencillas, muchas ganas y su conocimiento, se han enfrentado a esta tarea propia de la profesión, dentro de un marco incomparable y con mucha historia, el MUP n° 106 Los Palancares y Agregados (CU).
April 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Con herramientas sencillas, muchas ganas y su conocimiento, se han enfrentado a esta tarea propia de la profesión, dentro de un marco incomparable y con mucha historia, el MUP n° 106 Los Palancares y Agregados (CU).
Gracias a la SECF por la difusión del comunicado, que ha sido elaborado por el grupo de Hidrología Forestal. Excelentes compañer@s y profesionales que han aportado su visión y conocimiento sobre esta compleja cuestión. Comprometidos con la ciencia y la divulgación.
April 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Gracias a la SECF por la difusión del comunicado, que ha sido elaborado por el grupo de Hidrología Forestal. Excelentes compañer@s y profesionales que han aportado su visión y conocimiento sobre esta compleja cuestión. Comprometidos con la ciencia y la divulgación.
🤔 "Los ríos están llenos de maleza... ¡Hay que limpiarlos ya!".
Comunicado del grupo de trabajo de Hidrología Forestal de la Sociedad Española de Ciencias Forestales sobre la gestión de ríos y riberas.
link:
secforestales.org/sites/defaul...
Comunicado del grupo de trabajo de Hidrología Forestal de la Sociedad Española de Ciencias Forestales sobre la gestión de ríos y riberas.
link:
secforestales.org/sites/defaul...
April 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
🤔 "Los ríos están llenos de maleza... ¡Hay que limpiarlos ya!".
Comunicado del grupo de trabajo de Hidrología Forestal de la Sociedad Española de Ciencias Forestales sobre la gestión de ríos y riberas.
link:
secforestales.org/sites/defaul...
Comunicado del grupo de trabajo de Hidrología Forestal de la Sociedad Española de Ciencias Forestales sobre la gestión de ríos y riberas.
link:
secforestales.org/sites/defaul...
It was a pleasure to welcome Prof. Ying Zhao and part of his team (College of Hydraulic and Civil Engineering, Ludong University, China) today at the Soil Ecology and Hydrology Laboratory of #EtsiamAb @uclm.es. There are excellent opportunities for collaboration in the very near future.
April 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Funding:
Proyecto: TED2021- 12945B-41 (MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and European Union Next Generation EU/PRTR)
Proyecto: PID2021-126946OB-100
(MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/and by FEDER A way for Europe).
Proyecto: TED2021- 12945B-41 (MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and European Union Next Generation EU/PRTR)
Proyecto: PID2021-126946OB-100
(MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/and by FEDER A way for Europe).
April 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Funding:
Proyecto: TED2021- 12945B-41 (MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and European Union Next Generation EU/PRTR)
Proyecto: PID2021-126946OB-100
(MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/and by FEDER A way for Europe).
Proyecto: TED2021- 12945B-41 (MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and European Union Next Generation EU/PRTR)
Proyecto: PID2021-126946OB-100
(MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/and by FEDER A way for Europe).
In the post-fire soil water balance, comparing the compaction caused by firefighting operations with the soil water repellency induced by the fire, the use of mulching appears advisable.
Covering the soil with mulch helps prevent erosion-related issues, as demonstrated by this study.
Covering the soil with mulch helps prevent erosion-related issues, as demonstrated by this study.
April 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
In the post-fire soil water balance, comparing the compaction caused by firefighting operations with the soil water repellency induced by the fire, the use of mulching appears advisable.
Covering the soil with mulch helps prevent erosion-related issues, as demonstrated by this study.
Covering the soil with mulch helps prevent erosion-related issues, as demonstrated by this study.
The loss of vegetation cover and soil compaction are responsible for the increased erosive response in areas affected by heavy machinery.
In burned areas, soil water repellency is the key determining factor.
In burned areas, soil water repellency is the key determining factor.
April 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The loss of vegetation cover and soil compaction are responsible for the increased erosive response in areas affected by heavy machinery.
In burned areas, soil water repellency is the key determining factor.
In burned areas, soil water repellency is the key determining factor.
The results showed that firebreak construction without wood chip mulching led to the highest soil loss.
Mulching consistently reduced erosion by more than 70%, both in burned soils and in those affected by machinery during firefighting operations.
Mulching consistently reduced erosion by more than 70%, both in burned soils and in those affected by machinery during firefighting operations.
April 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The results showed that firebreak construction without wood chip mulching led to the highest soil loss.
Mulching consistently reduced erosion by more than 70%, both in burned soils and in those affected by machinery during firefighting operations.
Mulching consistently reduced erosion by more than 70%, both in burned soils and in those affected by machinery during firefighting operations.
Extreme rainfall events were simulated using a rainfall simulator, and infiltration, runoff, and soil loss were analyzed. The following areas were compared:
-Unburned areas affected by machinery (with and without mulching)
-Burned areas (with and without mulching)
vegetation cover was also evaluated
-Unburned areas affected by machinery (with and without mulching)
-Burned areas (with and without mulching)
vegetation cover was also evaluated
April 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Extreme rainfall events were simulated using a rainfall simulator, and infiltration, runoff, and soil loss were analyzed. The following areas were compared:
-Unburned areas affected by machinery (with and without mulching)
-Burned areas (with and without mulching)
vegetation cover was also evaluated
-Unburned areas affected by machinery (with and without mulching)
-Burned areas (with and without mulching)
vegetation cover was also evaluated
Is the erosion caused by the wildfire similar to that generated in the areas where heavy machinery operated?
Can mulching help mitigate the erosion triggered by these firefighting activities?
The machinery used included the Caterpillar D6RXL and the Liebherr 736, along with other available resources
Can mulching help mitigate the erosion triggered by these firefighting activities?
The machinery used included the Caterpillar D6RXL and the Liebherr 736, along with other available resources
April 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Is the erosion caused by the wildfire similar to that generated in the areas where heavy machinery operated?
Can mulching help mitigate the erosion triggered by these firefighting activities?
The machinery used included the Caterpillar D6RXL and the Liebherr 736, along with other available resources
Can mulching help mitigate the erosion triggered by these firefighting activities?
The machinery used included the Caterpillar D6RXL and the Liebherr 736, along with other available resources
On August 30, 2024, a wildfire broke out in the municipality of Valverdejo (Cuenca), burning approximately 1,800 hectares.
Right after the fire, we evaluated the impact of constructing firebreaks using heavy machinery and applying wood chip mulching in the affected areas to reduce soil erosion.
Right after the fire, we evaluated the impact of constructing firebreaks using heavy machinery and applying wood chip mulching in the affected areas to reduce soil erosion.
April 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
On August 30, 2024, a wildfire broke out in the municipality of Valverdejo (Cuenca), burning approximately 1,800 hectares.
Right after the fire, we evaluated the impact of constructing firebreaks using heavy machinery and applying wood chip mulching in the affected areas to reduce soil erosion.
Right after the fire, we evaluated the impact of constructing firebreaks using heavy machinery and applying wood chip mulching in the affected areas to reduce soil erosion.