Forest fire in India: a review of the knowledge base |
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| Authors: | Shijo Joseph K Anitha M S R Murthy |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Natural Resources, International Institute for Geo-information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), Hengelosestraat 99, P.O. Box 14, 7500 AA Enschede, The Netherlands;(2) Division of Landscape Ecology, Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Hyderabad, India;(3) Forestry and Ecology Division, National Remote Sensing Centre, Indian Space Research Organization, Hyderabad, India |
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| Abstract: | Forest fire has profound impacts on atmospheric chemistry, biogeochemical cycling and ecosystem structure. This feedback interaction
may be hastened in climate change scenarios. In view of this, the present day knowledge about the forest fire condition in
India has been reviewed. Operational monitoring, geospatial modelling and climate change uncertainties are discussed. Indicators
for forest fire assessment and the role of geoinformatics tools in developing those parameters are identified. The need for
developing an adaptive management strategy from the existing experience is emphasized, and specific points are recommended
sector-wise with short- and long-term visions. |
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| Keywords: | Climate change Forest fire GIS Management plans Remote sensing |
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