Analysis of the flammability of forests in the Orenburg region

Abstract

The article provides information on the dynamics of forest fires in the forestry districts of the Orenburg region, the potential danger to the gas processing and oil production industries of the region, and the impact of fires on forest phytocenoses. The Orenburg region, compared to other regions of Russia, is characterized by a high level of anthropogenic impact, so it is the most vulnerable, prone to fires, including forest fires, which in recent years tend to increase. The analysis of fire dynamics has shown that in the sparsely forested territory of the Orenburg region, forest fires cause serious economic damage every year. The territory of the Orenburg region is characterized by a high risk of fires. During the period under review, fires occurred everywhere. The most fire-prone areas are the territories confined to the transition from steppe to dry-steppe zones, as well as those located near large population centers. It is recommended to take into account the presented data when planning forest protection measures in the territory of the Orenburg region.