Wildfires Surge in Far-Western Nepal's Forests, Threatening Biodiversity and Livelihoods

Kanchanpur. The outbreak of wildfires has begun to increase in the forest areas of the Sudurpashchim Province. So far, about 15 percent of the forest area has been affected. According to Hemraj Bist, director of the Provincial Forest Directorate, the impact of wildfires has been particularly severe in the forests of the Chure region. This is directly affecting forest conservation, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of local communities.Director Bist stated that wildfires are more prevalent in the Chure region's forests compared to the plains. He explained that while wildfires in the plains can be relatively easily controlled due to the active...