The overall objective of this project is to support the natural regeneration process of the areas affected by the fire and the development and implementation of the necessary measures to reduce the risk of future fires. This overall objective is broken down into a series of specific objectives, which are:
To achieve objective 1, a series of actions will be carried out to establish a knowledge base that will optimize the performance of the chosen strategies. A vegetation assessment, a study on the impact of fires, and an evaluation of the characteristics of fire-affected soils will be conducted. Furthermore, actions will be established to determine how nature responds to restoration efforts, a monitoring program will be implemented, and the implementation of these actions will be evaluated. An ecological restoration plan will be drafted, and the restoration will be carried out through fieldwork. To achieve objective 2, work will be done on the recovery of threatened plant species. To achieve objective 3, actions will be carried out to improve knowledge about fire behavior and the effectiveness of interventions. Specifically, an integrated study of fire response will be conducted as a tool for post-fire management, and international seminars on fire prevention and defense in laurel forest areas will be held. On the other hand, the necessary measures will be implemented to reduce the incidence of fires and to more effectively manage their suppression should they occur. This will be achieved through the drafting of a Fire Defense Plan, the implementation of various self-protection plans, and the execution of municipal self-protection measures. Furthermore, efforts will be made to ensure that the people of La Gomera understand and become aware of the problem of forest fires. This will be accomplished through the development of social fire prevention strategies, the evaluation of the socioeconomic impact of the project's actions, and the restoration of ecosystem functions. Additionally, outreach activities will include the creation of an exhibition and information panels on the issue of fires, the production and publication of two documentaries, the development of project information materials and a website, the holding of analysis, training, and outreach workshops, the placement of notice boards, and the drafting of the Layman Report.