IMPACT OF CONFLAGRATION ON BHIVGHAR FOREST OF RAIGAD DISTRICT

Author Name: 1. Rajbhoj B G, 2. Patil J A

Volume/Issue: 02/07

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2021-31188157/UIJIR

Affiliation:

Assistant Professor, Department of Botany Sundarrao More Arts Commerce and Science College Poladpur Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra, India

ABSTRACT

The forest resources of Bhivghar-Raigad are in trouble due to frequent forest fires. The important thing is that 90% of these forest fires are man-made. Deforestation caused by forest fire not only damages natural resources, but also threatens the survival of flora, fauna and wildlife. Therefore, it is necessary to undertake a massive public awareness campaign by the Forest Department along with NGOs to prevent deforestation. Each and every year people of this area blame forest deterioration. A frequent fire on a large scale causes an effect on plant diversity. Attempts will be made to study the selected area for observation and effect on forest fire on hills. The paper also deals with how to conserve, manage the forest fire and save plant biodiversity.

Key words: Conflagration, Bhivghar Forest, Raighad, Forest fires.