10.57647/jrs-2025-1601.01

Ecological and Socioeconomic Triggers of Forest Fires in Uttara Kannada, India, and Their Impact on Biodiversity Conservation (A review)

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  • Shivanand S. Ningani1,
  • Abhishek Swami1,
  • Kamal Upreti*2,
  1. Department of Environmental Science, Shri Venkateshwara University, Gajraula, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. CHRIST University, Delhi NCR, Ghaziabad, India

Received: 2025-01-15

Revised: 2025-03-01

Accepted: 2025-05-02

Published in Issue 2026-03-31

Copyright (c) 2025 Shivanand S. Ningani, Abhishek Swami, Kamal Upreti (Author)

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Ningani, S. S., Swami, A., & Upreti, K. (2026). Ecological and Socioeconomic Triggers of Forest Fires in Uttara Kannada, India, and Their Impact on Biodiversity Conservation (A review). Journal of Rangeland Science, 16(1). https://doi.org/10.57647/jrs-2025-1601.01
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Abstract

This study studies the complex cause and consequence aspects of forest fire in the western ghats' district of Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, India - a region particularly known for biodiversity. It singles out key factors influencing fire dynamics: natural or anthropogenic elements, such as lightning, droughts, and anthropogenic changes induced by socioeconomic change. Through field information and satellite image analysis, research shows how such climate change and increased human activities continue to fuel rising fire frequency and intensity, posing a threat to the ecological and biodiversity balance within the region. The study conclusion calls for collaborative forest management mechanisms that integrate grassroots practices with wider global conservation visions. This study puts forth actionable recommendations that improve the technique of fire management and prevention. These efforts seek to minimize ecological and economic damage brought about by forest fires. These efforts lead to better comprehension of the concept of ecosystem integrity and bring forward the relevance of preserving biodiversity against climatic and human challenges.

Keywords

  • Forest Fires,
  • Wildfire Risk Assessment,
  • Climate Change Impact,
  • Deforestation and Land Use,
  • Ecosystem Services
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