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September 28, 2025MAUSAM

From flames to recovery: ecosystem resilience in Uttarakhand’s 2022 forest fires

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SSS. S. SunderSMShanti Shwarup MahtoBTBhishma Tyagi

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Analysis reveals significant biomass loss and recovery patterns in Uttarakhand's Himalayan forest ecosystem, indicating resilience.

Key Points

  • The fire led to a 16.75% biomass loss but allowed for a notable 40.85% recovery, demonstrating strong ecosystem resilience.
  • Spatial analysis showed high-severity burns primarily in southern Uttarakhand, with varying vegetation recovery stages across regions.
  • High temperatures and low soil moisture elevated fire risks, while monsoon rains aided in replenishing soil moisture and supporting recovery.
  • Satellite indices indicated significant dynamic restoration post-fire, with metrics suggesting healthy secondary succession in vegetation.

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Sunder et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d90a0a41e1c178a14f65cfhttps://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v76i4.7086
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