Question Q8Bring out causes and multidimensional impact; suggest measuresGS3GS3
Increasing frequency of forest fires in India underscores the urgent need for sustainable forest management practices. In light of the statement, bring out the causes and multidimensional impact of forest fires. Also, suggest measures for their prevention and management.
Main Body
Recent forest fire in Uttarakhand and its devastating impact showed the increasing menace of forest fires in India. Causes of forest fires:Climate change: Increased temperature by 1.4°C since industrial levelIncreased instance of prolonged dryness adding to the vulnerabilityInflammable materials in leaf of some treesAnthropogenicIncreased human activity in forest Impact of forest fires:Jhoom cultivation: Severe loss of biodiversity is loss of extinct species in Terai due to forest fireIncreasing carbon load in environmentDecreasing carbon sink: Huge operational cost along chance of spreading in local area is loss of life and limb24.1% of India's forest area vulnerable to forest fire. Measures to learn forest fires:Less anthropogenic control: Maintaining its growthNational Action in Forest Fire NAFFNew forest policy Therefore, forest fire number should be dealt with to sow legal costs.
151 words1 paragraphs
Diagram
Flow chart showing 'Causes of forest fires' with branches for climate change, anthropogenic factors; 'Impact of forest fires' with branches for jhoom cultivation, biodiversity loss, carbon effects; and 'Measures to learn forest fires' with branches for anthropogenic control, NAFF, New forest policy
Topper
ANKIT RAUSHANUPSC
AIR 2552025
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Biodiversity and Environment
Pollutant
Forest Fires and Management
Writing Stats
151
Total words
1
Paragraphs
analytical and prescriptive
Tone