@article{fdi:010093491, title = {{T}he use of fire to preserve biodiversity under novel fire regimes}, author = {{P}uig-{G}irones, {R}. and {P}almero-{I}niesta, {M}. and {F}ernandes, {P}. {M}. and {O}liveras {M}enor, {I}mma and {A}scoli, {D}. and {K}elly, {L}. {T}. and {C}harles-{D}ominique, {T}. and {R}egos, {A}. and {H}arrison, {S}. and {A}rmenteras, {D}. and {B}rotons, {L}. and de-{M}iguel, {S}. and {S}padoni, {G}. {L}. and {C}armenta, {R}. and {M}achado, {M}. and {C}ardil, {A}. and {S}antos, {X}. and {E}rdozain, {M}. and {C}analeta, {G}. and {B}erlinck, {C}. {N}. and {V}ilalta-{C}lapes, {Q}. and {M}ouillot, {F}lorent and {S}alis, {M}. and {V}erdinelli, {M}. and {B}acciu, {V}. and {P}ons, {P}.}, editor = {}, language = {{ENG}}, abstract = {{N}ovel fire regimes are emerging worldwide and pose substantial challenges to biodiversity conservation. {A}ddressing these challenges and mitigating their impacts on biodiversity will require developing a wide range of fire management practices. {I}n this paper, we leverage research across taxa, ecosystems and continents to highlight strategies for applying fire knowledge in biodiversity conservation. {F}irst, we define novel fire regimes and outline different fire management practices in contemporary landscapes from different parts of the world. {N}ext, we synthesize recent research on fire use and biodiversity, and provide a decision-making framework for biodiversity conservation under novel fire regimes. {W}e recommend that fire management strategies for preserving biodiversity should consider both social and ecological factors, iterative learning informed by effective monitoring, and developing and testing new management actions. {A}n integrated approach to learning about fire and biodiversity will help to navigate the complexities of novel fire regimes and preserve biodiversity in a rapidly changing world. {T}his article is part of the theme issue '{N}ovel fire regimes under climate changes and human influences: impacts, ecosystem responses and feedbacks'.}, keywords = {biodiversity conservation ; decision-making practices ; human-driven fire ; integrated fire management ; prescribed burning ; wildfire ; {MONDE}}, booktitle = {}, journal = {{P}hilosophical {T}ransactions of the {R}oyal {S}ociety {B} : {B}iological {S}ciences}, volume = {380}, numero = {1924}, pages = {20230449 [13 p.]}, ISSN = {0962-8436}, year = {2025}, DOI = {10.1098/rstb.2023.0449}, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010093491}, }