Forest Fire Risk Assessment and Proposal for Fire Stations in different Geographical Regions of Central Nepal

Forest fire is considered as the most persistent terrestrial disturbance affecting ecosystems, natural resources and threats to human life. Nepal predominantly faces forest fires during dry seasons (November-June) with increasing trend in recent years that need proper management interventions. In line this, our paper aims at assessing risk zones four districts of central representing different geographical characteristics, through hotspot analysis further proposing potential stations. Data acquired from Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) was projected Projected Coordinate System integrated into ICOUNT for using Neighbor Count Tool Getis-Ord Gi* tool, Inverse Distance Weighted (IDW) technique neighborhood function stations ArcGIS. It observed hotspots cold spots are demonstrated by points values 6.969622 > z 0.926061 (red) -1.705619 < -0.926060 (blue). Likewise, terms physiography, Chure zone has highest concentration followed Terai whereas mostly concentrated Hilly region. order mitigate problem fire, establishment areas road access pertinent, while poor, or without access, formation Fire Management Committee (FFMC) recommended. These interventions can serve a milestone prevention control days come, Nepal.