Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ningani, Shivanand S.; Swami, Abhishek; Upreti, Kamal Title A name given to the resource Ecological and Socioeconomic Triggers of Forest Fires in Uttara Kannada, India, and Their Impact on Biodiversity Conservation Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Journal of Rangeland Science;Volume;16;Issue;1;pp.1-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.57647/jrs-2025-1601.01" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.57647/jrs-2025-1601.01</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105027296116?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105027296116?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Ningani S.S., Department of Environmental Science, Shri Venkateshwara University, Uttar Pradesh, Gajraula, India; Swami A., Department of Environmental Science, Shri Venkateshwara University, Uttar Pradesh, Gajraula, India; Upreti K., CHRIST University, Delhi NCR, Ghaziabad, India Description An account of the resource This study studies the complex cause and consequence aspects of forest fire in the western ghats district of Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, India-a region particularly known for biodiversity. It singles out key factors influencing fire dynamics: natural or anthropogenic elements, such as lightning, droughts, and anthropogenic changes induced by socioeconomic change. Through field information and satellite image analysis, research shows how such climate change and increased human activities continue to fuel rising fire frequency and intensity, posing a threat to the ecological and biodiversity balance within the region. The study conclusion calls for collaborative forest management mechanisms that integrate grassroots practices with wider global conservation visions. This study puts forth actionable recommendations that improve the technique of fire management and prevention. These efforts seek to minimize ecological and economic damage brought about by forest fires. These efforts lead to better comprehension of the concept of ecosystem integrity and bring forward the relevance of preserving biodiversity against climatic and human challenges. 2025 The Author(s). Subject The topic of the resource Climate Change Impact; Deforestation and Land Use; Ecosystem Services; Forest Fires; Wildfire Risk Assessment Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available OICC Press Relation A related resource ISSN: 20089996; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online