Environmental and anthropogenic influences on fire patterns in tropical dry deciduous forests.

ABSTRACT: Wildfires pose a considerable threat to forests and wildlife, with tropical dry deciduous forests being particularly susceptible. These ecosystems, characterized by seasonal dry periods, create conditions conducive to rapid fire spread. Forest managers require detailed insights into the spatial and temporal patterns of fires, coupled with an understanding of the factors influencing fire risk to effectively respond to potential fire outbreaks. Our research focuses on mapping the fire hotspots in a globally important protected area in central India and understanding the factors that increase a site's susceptibility to wildfires. We conducted this study in the Satpura tiger reserve- a tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site. Utilizing the active fire data over 20 years (2002-2021) and eco-geogra

SUBMITTER: Niyogi VS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12006495 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature