Forest Fire Management in India
India, with 25.17% of its geographical area under forest and tree cover (ISFR 2023), faces recurrent forest fires, particularly in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and the Northeast. Forest fires threaten biodiversity, release greenhouse gases, and disrupt ecosystem services. Climate change, rising temperatures, and erratic rainfall patterns are further intensifying the frequency and severity of such fires.
Key Strategies in Forest Fire Management
- Satellite-based Monitoring and Alerts: The FSI uses satellites like MODIS and SNPP-VIIRS to detect fire hotspots in near real-time. Alerts are sent via SMS and email to registered users, including state forest departments, with specific location data.
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