Fire activity rises in Eastern Ghats, Central India; falls in Western Ghats

A Centre for Wildlife Studies analysis of two decades of satellite data finds increased fire activity in Eastern Ghats and Central India reserves, while Western Ghats saw declines. Approximately 16,667 sq km burned across 13 reserves, with some areas burning multiple times. The trend suggests shifting fire regimes in Indian protected areas, with implications for biodiversity and carbon emissions.

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