1Assistant Professor, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Pasighat, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur - 791102
2Assistant Professor, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Pasighat, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur - 791102
3Student, BSc Forestry (fourth-year), College of Horticulture and Forestry, Pasighat, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur - 791102
Forest fire incidents in Arunachal Pradesh have been experienced over past decades with over 3000 incidents reported in 2021 alone. The present study was carried out to review the decadal analysis of fire incidents in Arunachal Pradesh. Studies conducted have revealed that Kameng region, especially its lower altitude zones have emerged as major wildfire hotspot, where many man-made activities and other related socio-economics factors have contributed to cause this incident. Recent incidents in Tawang and Dirang revealed that the regions are highly vulnerable from forest fire and is causing risk to forest-dwelling communities as well as biodiversity. The present study highlights the urgent need for an integrated holistic approach to wildfire management that integrates landuse practices, community-based awareness programs, early warning and detection systems. Postfire restoration efforts need to be strengthened and high risks regions of Arunachal Pradesh need to be prioritized. The findings provides adaptive strategies aiming at mitigating wildlife fire, its impacts, and enhancing ecological resilience across the state that will be helpful and policy makers at national level.
Wildfire, Forest-dwelling communities, Post-fire restoration efforts, Ecological resilience
