forest fire management.ppt

Nearly 85 percent* of wildland fires in the United States are caused by humans. Human-caused fires result from campfires left unattended, the burning of debris, equipment use and malfunctions, negligently discarded cigarettes, and intentional acts of arson.

1. Credit Seminar – 1 on “ FOREST FIRE MANAGEMENT” College of Forestry, SHUATS Department of Silviculture & Agroforestry Advisor Prof.(Dr.) Antony J. Raj Dean, College of Forestry Presented By M. Sam Williams 21MSFSA025 Ph: 6301377823

2. CONTENTS Introduction Causes of Forest Fire Types of Forest Fire How fire spreads.? Effects of Forest Fire Precautions How to prevent forest fires Why forests fire Fire prevention and control Forest fire prevention and management scheme Recent fires Forest fire reports in india Conclusion References

3. INTRODUCTION The most common hazard in forest is “ FOREST FIRES ”. They pose a threat not only to forest wealth but also to the entire region to FAUNA and FLORA seriously disturbing the biodiversity During summer when there is no rain for months, the forests become littered with dry leaves which could burst into flames ignited by the sughtest spark Basically the forest fire causes imbalances in nature and endangers biodiversity

4. Causes of Forest Fire Natural causes Man made causes

5. Types of Forest Fires Surface fires Underground fires Ground fires Crown fires

6. How fire spreads? Fire Triangle The fire triangle, or combustion triangle, is the three components needed to ignite and sustain a fire. The three ingredients of a fire triangle are;  heat ,  fuel  and  oxygen .

7. Effect of Forest fire Loss of valuable timber resources Loss of wildlife Loss of biodiversity Global warming

8. P recautions To keep the source of fire or source of ignition separated from combustible and inflammable material. To keep the source of fire under watch and control. To adopt safe practices in areas near forests viz. factories, coalmines, oil stores, chemical plants and even in household kitchens. To incorporate fire reducing and fire fighting techniques and equipments

9. How To Prevent Forest Fires Preventing Wildfires Due To Agricultural Activities Don’t Leave Smoldering Campfires! Don’t Throw Away Lit Cigarettes! Follow Forest Fire Prevention Tactics When Burning Rubbish!

10. Why forests fire? More than ninety five percent forest fires are caused either by negligence or unknowingly by the human being. The rest of the fires are caused by natural reasons i. e. lightning, extreme rise in the temperature etc., which are very rare. In general all over the world the main causes of forest fires are anthropogenic

11. Fire prevention & control Preventing the occurrence of forest fires is perhaps the best way to minimize or completely eliminate the damage caused by them. It is very economical to prevent forest fires from breaking out than to control or put them out once they have occurred. Fire Danger Rating Good Will of Local Communities Educating Local Communities Rewards, Awards & Punishments Signs and Notices

12. Forest Fire Prevention and Management Scheme The Forest Fire Prevention and Management Scheme (FPM) is the  only centrally funded program  specifically dedicated to assist the states in dealing with forest fires. The FPM  replaced the Intensification of Forest Management Scheme (IFMS)  in  2017.  By revamping the IFMS, the FPM has  increased the amount dedicated for forest fire work. It also provides the states to have the flexibility to direct a portion of the  National Afforestation Programme (NAP)  and  Mission for Green India (GIM)  funding toward forest fire work.

13. Recent Fires Australian Fires … The  catastrophic wildfires  that scorched eucalyptus forests in southern and eastern Australia in the summer of 2019-2020 were unprecedented in their scale and intensity. Started in October 2019 and burning through January 2020, they scorched millions of hectares and killed or displaced an  estimated 3 billion animals . The fires emitted vast amounts of carbon dioxide and lofted  smoke plumes  to record heights .

14. Forest fire report in india Map shows india’s fire prone forest areas Source : ISFR-2019

15. Conclusion Forest fires are powerful forces that can burn for as long as they have fuel , oxygen and heat . The job of the firefighters is to eliminate one, if not all three, sides of the fire triangle to prevent further damage.” The economic practices must be re-assessed to minimize the human activities in forest reserves. The government from village to Nationa l level should dedicate more resources for fire concern A National Campaign on fire management is Needed

16. References Principles and practices of Forest Fire Control – R.K. LUNA Forest Fires – S.S.NEGI https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/ https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/agriculture/agri_majorareas_disastermgt_forestfire.html https://eos.com/blog/wildfire-prevention/ https://nidm.gov.in/pdf/pubs/forest%20fire.pdf https://www.britannica.com/science/forestry/Fire-prevention-and-control https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Forestry/Forest-Fire/Forest-Fire-Prevention-Tips

17. Only you can prevent Forest Fires

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