An Integrated Approach to the Regression Problem in Forest Fires Detection

To optimize suppression, restoration, and prevention plans against wildfire, postfire assessment is a key input. Since little research has been carried out on applying Sentinel-2 imagery through an integrated approach to evaluate how environmental parameters affect fire severity, this work aims to fill this gap. A set of large forest fires that occurred in northwest Spain during extreme weather conditions were adopted as a case study. Sentinel-2 information was used to build the fire severity map and to evaluate the relation between it and a set of its driving factors: land cover, aspect, slope, proximity to the nearest stream, and fire recurrence. The cover types most affected by fire were scrubland, rocky areas, and Eucalyptus. The presence of streams was identified as a major cause of the reduced severity of fires in broadleaves. The occurrence of fires in the past is linked to the severity of fires, depending on the land cover. This research aims to help fire researchers, authority managers, and policy makers distinguish the conditions under which the damage by fire is minimized and optimize the resources allocated to restoration and future fire suppression.

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Forest resources of the Far East, their use and reproduction

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/202020303003 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 203 ◽

pp. 03003

Author(s):

Andrey Komin ◽

Pavel Komin ◽

Vladimir Usov ◽

Alexander Gridnev

Keyword(s):

Forest Management ◽

Forest Fires ◽

Far East ◽

Federal District ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Forest Resources ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Time Required ◽

The Cost ◽

Far Eastern

The paper provides an assessment of the state of forest resources in the Far Eastern Federal District and identifies the main factors affecting the qualitative state of forests. The reasons contributing to the increase in the area of forest fires are analyzed. One of the reasons contributing to the degradation of forest areas is also indicated - the accepted allowable cut, which does not always correspond to reality due to the use of outdated forest husbandry materials and its untimely implementation. Considering the issues of forest reproduction, an integrated approach is proposed for carrying out reforestation activities, including both the creation of forest plantations and the implementation of measures aimed at observing the technology of logging operations and preserving undergrowth. This will reduce the cost of reforestation work, as well as reduce the time required for the transfer of forest crops to a forested area. One of the conclusions is a change in the fundamental approaches to forest management in this area, taking into account the observance of environmental, economic and social requirements for forest management.

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Disastrous Forest Fires: Management and Control

Indian Journal of Public Administration ◽

10.1177/0019556117750900 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 64 (2) ◽

pp. 237-253 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S.P. Vasudeva

Keyword(s):

Forest Fires ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Human Beings ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Beneficial Effects ◽

Forest Survey ◽

Forest Fire Prevention ◽

And Control ◽

Rational Knowledge ◽

Religious Considerations

Forest fires are the most common hazard in forests causing havoc with biodiversity. Forest fires may occur naturally; however, about 80 per cent of forest fires in the world are caused by human beings. Forest Survey of India estimates that about half of the country’s forests are affected by fire. The negative effects of forest fires override the beneficial effects requiring their strategic management. Management of forest fires through the disaster management continuum would lead to systematic tackling with better results. Involvement of communities with their viewpoint in devising strategy for forest fire prevention and control is required. Integrated approach incorporating ecological, economic, social, cultural and religious considerations, and rational knowledge of local people through consultative process to be considered by a fully accountable nodal department would go a long way in managing this disastrous menace.

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Prescribed burning experiences in Italy: an integrated approach to prevent forest fires

Forest - Rivista di Selvicoltura ed Ecologia Forestale ◽

10.3832/efor0686-009 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 20-38 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

D Ascoli ◽

A Catalanotti ◽

E Valese ◽

S Cabiddu ◽

G Delogu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Forest Fires ◽

Prescribed Burning ◽

Integrated Approach

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Defining a multi-hazard index in territorial planning framework: application on the Coimbra municipality (western-central Portugal)

10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-9598 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Luca Dimuccio ◽

Lúcio Cunha ◽

Rui Figueiredo

Keyword(s):

Forest Fires ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Hazard Index ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Related Factor ◽

Territorial Planning ◽

Risk Management Process ◽

Central Portugal ◽

Complex Relationships ◽

Temporal Interaction

<p>In order to support a more integrated approach in the early phases of Risk Management Process, a multi-hazard index was defined to assess the spatial and temporal interaction between natural hazards affecting the same area in a specific timeframe. The Coimbra municipality (western-central Portugal) was used as case study. This territory is an example of the persistent occurrence of potentially dangerous natural events: e.g., floods, landslides and forest fires. Using weighting methodologies, numerical values were assigned to each hazard-related factor (weights) and their categories (ratings). To minimize subjectivity/bias in weighting and rating-assignment processes, several quantitative methods were applied, including probabilistic frequency distribution, multi-criteria analysis and artificial neural networks. Monothematic hazard index quantification and subsequently multi-hazard assessment were implemented in a geographic information system. In few hotspots, the relationship between the observed multi-hazard manifestations and the predicted multi-hazard occurrences was recognized. A framework containing the main hazardous processes and most of the complex relationships/interconnections between them was established. The different degree of multi-hazard zones was mapped. This map can be used to support the implementation of actions to mitigate exposure and vulnerability to these hazards, as well as to promote the territorial management and the development of a resilient municipal system.</p>

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