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Title: INFLUENCES OF WILDFIRE ON THE FOREST ECOSYSTEM AND CLIMATE CHANGE: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
Authors: Kandasamy, Gajendiran
Sabariswaran, Kandasamy
Mathiyazhagan, Narayanan
Keywords: Climate change
Ecological creatures
Greenhouse gases
Influences
Wildfire
Issue Date: Jan-2024
Publisher: Elsevier Inc
Abstract: Wildfires have complex impacts on forests, including changes in vegetation, threats to biodiversity, and emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, which exacerbate climate change. The influence of wildfires on animal habitats is particularly noteworthy, as they can lead to significant changes in native environments. The extent of these alterations in species and habitats plays a crucial role in shaping forest ecology. Drought, disease, insect infestations, overgrazing, or their combined effects can amplify the negative effects on specific plant genera and entire ecosystems. In addition to the immediate consequences of plant mortality and altered community dynamics, forest fires have far-reaching implications. They often increase flowering and seed production, further influencing ecological communities. However, one concerning trend is the decline in the diversity of forest biological species within fire-affected areas. Beyond their ecological impacts, wildfires emit substantial quantities of greenhouse gases and fine particulates into the atmosphere, triggering profound changes in climate patterns and contributing to global warming. As vegetation burns during these fires, the carbon stored within is released, rendering large forest fires detrimental to biodiversity and the emission of CO2, a significant contributor to global warming. Measuring the global impact of wildfires on ecological communities and greenhouse gas emissions has become increasingly vital. These research endeavors shed light on the intricate relationships and feedback loops linking wildfires, ecosystem inhabitants, and the evolving climate landscape.
URI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.117537
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