Estimation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Vegetation Fires in Central India

Ray, Tapas; Malasiya, Dinesh; Dar, Javid Ahmad; Khare, P. K.; Khan, Mohammed Latif; Verma, Satyam; Dayanandan, Arun

doi:10.5958/2320-642x.2019.00005.x

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“…In 2009, there was a drastic increase in the number of forest fires which was directly linked to the increase in temperature and low precipitation. Our result is similar to Ray et al [6], who found that the highest fire counts were recorded in 2012 (5435), followed by 2009 (4582), between 2002 and 2016 in Madhya Pradesh. Srivastava and Garg [33] have also found that the highest fire counts were recorded in 2009 (28,038) during the study period from 2001 to 2011 in India.…”

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“…Fire incidences are highest during the dry season due to the high temperature, particularly in the regions where precipitation remains very low [5]. Studies of forest fires and associated biomass burning have shown that fires emit high levels of greenhouse gases and aerosol particles into the atmosphere [6][7][8]. Increasing greenhouse gas is a critical issue on both global and regional levels that affects global biodiversity [9][10][11].…”

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Characterization of Spatial–Temporal Distribution of Forest Fire in Chhattisgarh, India, Using MODIS-Based Active Fire Data

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Forest fires are one of the most common natural and anthropogenic events that have long-term impacts on the environment. In this study, we analyzed 17 years of data on forest fires in Chhattisgarh, India, using active fire and burned area data from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer. Chhattisgarh was selected as the study area due to its high incidences of forest fires, significant forest cover, and scarce studies on forest fires. Our findings showed that the number of forest fires in the region increased over time, from 1487 forest fires in 2005 to 3074 forest fires in 2021, with the highest number of fires occurring in 2017 and 2009. Most of the fires occurred in deciduous broadleaf forests and savannas, following a consistent seasonal pattern, with the highest percentage of fires (88.88%) occurring in March, April, and May. The fire hotspot was located in the southwest region, dominated by deciduous broadleaf forests which are particularly prone to fires. These results emphasize the significance of effective fire management strategies that consider the seasonal and annual variability of forest fires, particularly in high-risk areas. Immediate attention to controlling forest fires is also critical to minimize its impact on the environment and local communities.

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Characterization of Spatial–Temporal Distribution of Forest Fire in Chhattisgarh, India, Using MODIS-Based Active Fire Data

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“…contribute to global climate warming (Amiro, 2001;Murthy et al, 2006;Bhandari et al, 2012;Chaturvedi et al, 2017;Ray et al, 2019). In the Western Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, India, forest fire is a major issue especially during the dry season and adversely impacts forest ecosystems (Rikhari and Palni, 1999;Babu et al, 2016;Bargali et al, 2020).…”

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Effect of forest fire on tree diversity and regeneration in the forests of Uttarakhand, Western Himalaya, India

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The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of forest fires on tree diversity and their regeneration in three fire-prone forests of Uttarakhand, India. We used Landsat 5, 7, and 8 satellite imagery to prepare fire frequency maps and the study area was divided into four fire frequency classes. Ten plots were marked in each fire frequency class to assess diversity and regeneration pattern of tree species. A total of 14 tree species belonging to 14 genera and 13 families were sampled during the study period. We found that tree species diversity was higher in areas with low fire frequencies in comparison to the areas with no fire frequency class. We also observed that regeneration of tree species varied significantly across all fire frequency classes and forest types, with increasing dominance of certain fire-tolerant species in areas with frequent fires. Of the 33,678 individuals (tree, sapling, and seedling) recorded in all the fire frequency classes, 12,630 were in Sal Forest, 8,033 were in Chir-pine Forest, and 13,015 were in Mixed Forest. The study suggests that if forest fire incidences continue at current levels, the forests could experience a decline in tree diversity. Although forest fire is a natural occurrence in many ecosystems, the increasing frequency and intensity of fires due to human activities such as land-use change and climate change have disrupted the natural fire regime.

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“…Globally, most farmers use fire as a tool for the removal of crop residue from the agricultural field for the preparation of the next round of crops [6,7]. Although some amount of crop residue burning may be useful for the management of agricultural fields, including reducing the risks of crop diseases, controlling weeds, and improving soil fertilization [8], it negatively affects the regional and global air quality and climate [9][10][11]. Crop residue burning is one of the largest types of biomass burning in the globe, accounting for 10% of the total global annual fire incidences [8,12].…”

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MODIS-Derived Fire Characteristics and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Cropland Residue Burning in Central India

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Cropland residue burning is one of the major causes of the emission of greenhouse gases and pollutants into the atmosphere, and is a major global environmental problem. This study analyzes the spatiotemporal changes in greenhouse gas emissions from cropland residue burning in Chhattisgarh, India. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) active fire data was analyzed over a 21-year (2001–2021) period, and associated greenhouse gas emissions were estimated. A total of 64,370 fire points were recorded for all land cover types. The number of cropland fires increased from 49 to 1368 between 2001 and 2021, with a burning peak observed between December and March. Fires in cropland areas contributed to 32.4% (19,878) of the total fire counts in the last 21 years. The total estimated emissions of greenhouse gases between 2001 and 2021 ranged from 421.5 to 37,233 Gg, with an annual rate of emission of 8972 Gg from wheat residue burning, and from 435.45 to 64,108.1 Gg, with an annual emission of 15,448.16 Gg from rice residue burning. The Chhattisgarh plain region was the cropland fire hotspot of the state. The present study indicates increased cropland residue-burning activity in Chhattisgarh. Therefore, there is an immediate need to develop sustainable alternative methods for agricultural residue management and eco-friendly methods for the disposal of crop residues.

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Estimation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Vegetation Fires in Central India

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Characterization of Spatial–Temporal Distribution of Forest Fire in Chhattisgarh, India, Using MODIS-Based Active Fire Data

Characterization of Spatial–Temporal Distribution of Forest Fire in Chhattisgarh, India, Using MODIS-Based Active Fire Data

Effect of forest fire on tree diversity and regeneration in the forests of Uttarakhand, Western Himalaya, India

MODIS-Derived Fire Characteristics and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Cropland Residue Burning in Central India

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