Unveiling the Devastating Repercussions of Forest Fires and Their Ecological Impact in Uttarakhand, India: An In-depth Review

Unveiling the Devastating Repercussions of Forest Fires and Their Ecological Impact in Uttarakhand, India: An In-depth Review

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Pooja Tamta , Babita Patni , Nishant Rai , Sneha Gautam

Keywords: Forest fire; Biodiversity; Ecological Impact; Flora fauna; Uttarakhand.

Abstract Uttarakhand, India, boasts a forest cover of 45.4%, as per the Indian State of Forest Report 2021, yet faces susceptibility to change due to human and environmental factors, notably forest fires, implicated in forest degradation. Biotic factors, such as accumulated Pinus roxburghii and Chir pine needles, heighten flammability. Chir pine forests are fire-prone due to rapid foliage ignition. Recent instances of forest fires in Uttarakhand can be attributed to extreme dryness from inadequate rainfall, exacerbated by factors including two years of drought, temperature rise, low humidity, and strong winds. In March 2016, 1,218 fire events were reported, intensifying to over 427 fire points by April 24th, causing human casualties, widespread devastation, and loss of nearly 1900 hectares of forest. Over three years, Uttarakhand has seen a more than fourfold increase in affected area, surpassing 2,000 hectares this year. Employing remote sensing and GIS, our study assessed climate and forest fire data across Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, revealing significant fire events in Pauri Garhwal (22.4%), Tehri Garhwal (8.5%), and Nainital (16.4%), among others. Effective forest and land management policies are crucial to mitigate escalating global forest fire risks, recognizing the role of fire in certain ecosystems. Prescribed fires, deliberately controlled, can aid ecosystem renewal, addressing the challenge of forest degradation and promoting overall ecological health.

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"Unveiling the Devastating Repercussions of Forest Fires and Their Ecological Impact in Uttarakhand, India: An In-depth Review", IJNRD - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (www.IJNRD.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.9, Issue 8, page no.d63-d77, August-2024, Available :https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2408308.pdf

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Country: PAURI GARHWAL UTTRAKHAND, Uttarakhand, India

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