Risk of forest fire in the resin: AI should save lives and minimize risks!

Risk of forest fire in the resin: AI should save lives and minimize risks!

Harz, Deutschland - The debate about the risk of forest fire in Germany is becoming increasingly urgent in view of the climate changes and the weather -related extreme events. A central topic is the Harz region, where geological and climatic reasons contribute significantly to the existing risks. The landscape extends from the Lüneburger Heide to Brandenburg to the Polish border and is shaped by dry sandy soils, which offer only low rainfall and low water stops. Particularly alarming is the fact that the prevailing pine forests in these areas bring an increased risk of forest fire, as [forstpraxis.de] (https://www.forstpraxis.de/waldbrandfahr-im-harz-wie-ki-life-saving.

In the Harz, we find another situation: conifers also grow here, but a high rainfall of over 1000 mm annually and the high relative humidity helps to significantly reduce the risk of forest fire. Nevertheless, climate change requires constant review and adaptation of the risk cards and strategies. The early detection of fires is becoming increasingly important, whereby close cooperation with the local fire brigades is essential.

Measures for forest fire fighting

In order to get the challenges of the risk of forest fires under control, the "Waldbrand fighting in the Harz" steering group has started work. This group coordinates the interaction between various actors - from fire brigades to emergency services to municipalities and forest authorities. The task is clear: it is important to further develop the extinguishing technology and ensure the accessibility of the paths in the forests so that emergency services can react quickly.

Another important point are the forest fire officers ordered by the counties. These specialist advisors act as the first point of contact in the event of a fire and are responsible for the quick alarm and organization of the fire brigade. The efforts to raise awareness of the citizens already show initial successes, such as [Waldwissen.net] (https://www.waldwissen.net/de/waldwirtschaft/schadenensmanagement/waldbrand/waldbrand danger) supplemented.

climate change and the future of the forest fire risk

climate change not only affects the frequency, but also the intensity of forest fires. The latest studies and forecasts of the World Climate Council (IPCC) warn of warming by up to 5.4 ° C to 2100, which would lead to an increased occurrence of weather extreme. Heat waves, storm events and heavy rain are some of the expected side effects that are considered a harbinger of an increased risk of forest fire. Especially in 2018 and 2019 there was an increase in forest fires in Germany, which was particularly met by the northeastern federal states and was attributed to the extreme drought, as the Federal Environment Agency notes.

The spread of forest fires depends largely on factors such as weather conditions, wind speed and the amount of flammable material. Consequent measures to prevent, such as the use of digital sensors for early detection and the training of the emergency services, are essential. With the increasing weather conditions of such forest fire, those responsible face the challenge of constantly optimizing their strategies.