Štetno djelovanje šumskih požara na području Srednje Bosne

Abstract

In this paper, the occurrence of large forest fires in the management area of ŠPD “Srednjobosanska šume” in 2020 was analyzed with regard to forest types and management classes. The period of April–May 2020 was characterized as a period with a particularly high occurrence of forest fires, where the burnt area was 1,030.36 ha, and the material damage was 1,893,559.15 KM. The causes of the fires are unknown, as are the instigators. In most cases, the human factor was found to be the cause, and in three cases it was determined that the fire was caused intentionally. The danger of certain categories of forests (and forest land) from fire is different. The biggest financial damage was caused by the burning of areas under young cultures, i.e. due to damage to seedlings. The aim of the research was to assess the number, frequency and damage caused by fires, as well as the risk of certain categories of forests from fires. Such research is essential for assessing the degree of threat to forests and forest land from fire.