The tribals of Betul have also changed their methods of collecting forest produce to prevent forest fires and this effort has also had an effect, as compared to the year 2021, incidents of fire have reduced significantly.
Last year there was a global loss of 3.8 million hectares of forest, according to a University of Maryland report published by Global Forest Watch of the World Resources Institute.
Wildfires pose a significant threat to both the environment and communities, causing widespread destruction and pollution. Effective forecasting and management of these natural disasters are crucial for minimizing their impact
In Lok Sabha, The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change said that the Forest Survey of India has reported alarming numbers of forest fires detected over the past five years using the SNPP-VIIRS sensor
In a significant development regarding the forest fires in Uttarakhand, the Supreme Court of India passed an order on May 17, 2023, granting certain permits to the state government.