Petition: https://act.jhatkaa.org/campaigns/uttarakhand-forest-fires
Long-term Demands:
Begin regular forest fire preparations from November to June, involving disaster management teams in every district
Implement timely pruning and rotational cutting to prevent pine encroachment into other forests
Clear pine needles and put them up for alternative use, such as electricity and fuel generation
Develop a comprehensive plan for the partial replacement of Chir Pine trees with indigenous tree species, tailored to the specific requirements and ecological needs of each region within Uttarakhand
Strengthen the monitoring and surveillance systems to enhance vigilance against man-made fires throughout Uttarakhand
Establish and maintain 10-meter-wide fire control lines within forests and along roads
Utilise satellite information and mapping for a holistic perspective
Train local communities to become first responders
Why Are Uttarakhand Forest Fires Becoming Unmanageable? How Can Wildfires Be Prevented? - https://www.news18.com/explainers/what-caused-forest-fires-in-uttarakhand-and-how-did-they-spread-how-can-wildfires-be-prevented-8870290.html
Satellite captures extent of Uttarakhand forest fire -India Today https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/satellite-captures-extent-of-uttarakhand-forest-fire-2533597-2024-04-30
Mending the forests, putting out the fires -Hindustan Times https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/mending-the-forests-putting-out-the-fires-101714930338834.html#google_vignette
Why is Uttarakhand up in flames? Key details about the state's forest fires - Business Standard https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/why-is-uttarakhand-up-in-flames-key-details-about-the-state-s-forest-fires-124050600254_1.html