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      Reasons for Forest Fires in Himachal Pradesh

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      • Date January 19, 2021
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      Reasons for Forest Fires in Himachal Pradesh

      • Why so many frequent forest fires in HP?
      • Forest in Himachal Pradesh
      • Reasons for Fire
      • Preventive Measures

      Why so many frequent forest fires in HP?

      • Himachal Pradesh frequently witnesses forest fires during dry weather conditions.

      • Recently, a forest fire which started near Kullu raged for several days before being brought under control. 

      Forest in Himachal Pradesh

      • Two-thirds of the total geographical area of Himachal Pradesh is legally classified as forest area.
      • As per the Forest Survey of India, the effective forest cover is around 28 percent of the total area.
      • Common trees are – Chir Pine, Deodar, Oak, Kail, Fir and Spruce.

      Different times different forests catch fire

      • In the summer season,
        • Forest fires occur frequently in the low and middle hills of the state, where forests of Chir Pine are common.
      • During the post-monsoon season and in winters,
        • Forest fires are  reported in higher areas, including parts of Shimla, Kullu, Chamba, Kangra and Mandi districts, where they usually occur in grasslands.

      Reasons for Fire

      Natural causes
      • Lightning
      • Rubbing of dry bamboos with each other.
      Human causes
      • Setting up of temporary hearth to cook food by the herdsman may leave behind a smouldering fire, it can develop into a forest fire.
      • When people burn their fields to clear them of stubble, dry grass or undergrowth, the fire sometimes spreads to the adjoining forest.
      • A spark can also be produced when dry pine needles or leaves fall on an electric pole.

      Preventive Measures

      • Forecasting fire-prone days using meteorological data,
      • Clearing camping sites of dried biomass,
      • Early burning of dry litter on the forest floor.
      • Growing strips of fire-hardy plant species within the forest.
      • Creating fire lines in the forests (fire lines are strips in the forest kept clear of vegetation to prevent the fire from spreading).
      • Creating laws to restrict or regulate certain activities in and around forest areas.
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