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<p>In the context of the restoration of the holm oak forest ecosystem, which has suffered damage from wildfires, and with the aim of reducing the wildfire risk, the primary threat to these natural habitats, this study seeks to establish a systematic approach to map areas at risk of forest fires. This approach relies on the use of remote sensing data, including Landsat 8 satellite images and digital elevation models using Geographic Information System (GIS). Factors influencing the ignition and spread of forest fires were assessed, including vegetation cover, topography, and human factors. A forest fire risk map has been created for the Holm oak forest in the Al Hassasna region (Saida province), enabling local authorities and forest managers to implement more effective fire prevention and management measures.</p>
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In the context of the restoration of the holm oak forest ecosystem, which has suffered damage from wildfires, and with the aim of reducing the wildfire risk, the primary threat to these natural habitats, this study seeks to establish a systematic approach to map areas at risk of forest fires. This approach relies on the use of remote sensing data, including Landsat 8 satellite images and digital elevation models using Geographic Information System (GIS). Factors influencing the ignition and spread of forest fires were assessed, including vegetation cover, topography, and human factors. A forest fire risk map has been created for the Holm oak forest in the Al Hassasna region (Saida province), enabling local authorities and forest managers to implement more effective fire prevention and management measures.

Fire Risk Mapping for Holm Oak Forests in El Hassasna Region as Part of the Ecosystem Restoration Programme

Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment

Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Saida – Dr

Laboratory of Biotoxicology, Pharmacognosy and Biological Valorization of Plant (LBPVBP)

Faculty of Sciences, University of Saida- Dr Moulay Tahar

Advanced Research in Life Sciences

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In the context of the restoration of the holm oak forest ecosystem, which has suffered damage from wildfires, and with the aim of reducing the wildfire risk,...

Fire Risk Mapping for Holm Oak Forests in El Hassasna Region as Part of the Ecosystem Restoration Programme

Published Online: Mar 16, 2024

Page range: 24 - 33

Received: Oct 01, 2023

Accepted: Jan 01, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/arls-2024-0003

Keywords
Remote Sensing, GIS, Forest fire risk index, EL Hassasna, Algeria

© 2024 Yahia Djellouli et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Fire Risk Mapping for Holm Oak Forests in El Hassasna Region as Part of the Ecosystem Restoration Programme

Published Online: Mar 16, 2024

Page range: 24 - 33

Received: Oct 01, 2023

Accepted: Jan 01, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/arls-2024-0003

KeywordsRemote Sensing, GIS, Forest fire risk index, EL Hassasna, Algeria

© 2024 Yahia Djellouli et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Remote Sensing, GIS, Forest fire risk index, EL Hassasna, Algeria