WILDFIRE DYNAMICS AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE FOREST RESOURCES AND PUBLIC PROPERTY IN NEPAL

• DOI: 10.3126/jist.v23i1.22197
• Publication Date: 2019-01-16T11:30:27Z
• Authors: Krishna Bahadur B...; Rejina Maskey Byanju; Ambika P. Gautam
• Keywords: Baseline (sea); Hectare

NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has detected several intensive wildfires from the local to global level in 2016. However, deeper study on dynamics of wildfire its consequences are still inadequate. This was carried out find effects forest resources public property Nepal. Moderate Resolution Imaging Spector-Radiometer (MODIS) used for active fire data 2016 Wildfire-related national international published articles, report, website media were reviewed. Data analyzed using ArcGIS MS Excel. The result showed an abnormal incidence areas 2016, adverse effect property. One hundred forty burnt days recorded. Density area found be 0.09 number 3.4 hectares per km2, respectively, which around 33 % more than last 15 years. huge tangible as well intangible services lost during year Loss account about NRs 11,750,000 (US$ 107,798) market price year. Total eleven people killed over injured. findings present will useful baseline information implementers, researchers decision-makers future.