The management of forests and land planning is also the preserve of individual governments and the EU has struggled for a unified approach.

Wildfires are burning through the two countries at a record pace.

Crews are battling to control wildfires that have spread rapidly across parts of Europe, forcing the evacuation of more than 330,000 people in France, Spain and Portugal. Fifteen…

Heavy rainfall followed by extreme heat created the perfect tinder, as flames spread through regions of France and Spain.

UNECE says over 434,000 hectares burned in Europe this year-

More than 275,000 hectares scorched across both countries