Forest roads: human-made fuelbreaks in defence against human-induced wildfires

Kunal Mallick

Senior Research Fellow, Department of Geography, Presidency University, Kolkata, India

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A forest road serves as a fuelbreak, restricting the spread of an understorey fire. One side of the road is visibly burnt, while the other remains Unaffected. In low-intensity fires, roads can effectively halt fire progression, safeguarding unburnt forest areas.

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Asia Southern Asia India

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Type Image Format JPG Size 5.3 MB Width 4032 px Height 3024 px Aspect 4:3 Brand Google Model Pixel 6a Exposure 4 mm f/1.7 1/2128 s ISO 65 Taken 4 May 2024 Tint Very pale blue Submitted 29 March 2025