Review article
https://doi.org/10.5552/nms.2024.6
Are We Missing Some Important Steps in Forest Fire Management?
Adekunle Mofolasayo
; Carnelian-Ruby Inc. 117-1757 Cunningham Way SW Edmonton, T6W 3B5 Alberta CANADA
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Abstract
Seasonal forest fire occurs in various parts of the world. Various approaches have been taken towards fighting forest fires. However, given the fact that the world is still facing the challenge of forest fires, there is a need for consistent research in this area to reduce the threat of seasonal forest fires on humanity. This paper seeks to evaluate the present techniques for forest fire management and discuss possible additions to the way forest fire is managed to minimize its impact on wildlife and the entire ecosystem. Given the continuous tragedy of forest fires, the study seeks to answer the question, «Are we missing an important approach to forest fire management?». During this study, some site visit was done to evaluate factors that would contribute to the higher impact of forest fires on residential communities. The study presents recommendations to reduce the impact of forest fires on people (especially for those who live in the urban-wildland interphase region). Actionable strategies that can be adopted by various municipalities to reduce the impact of forest fire on residential communities are presented. This study also recommends that more effort be given to researching innovative ways to prevent the spread of forest fires.
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Publication date:
16.12.2024.
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