Uttarakhand forest fires: Flames damage forests but clear pine leaves, fresh grass boost livestock

Uttarakhand forest fires: Flames damage forests but clear pine leaves, fresh grass boost livestock

Almora: Forest fires are generally considered a major natural disaster. They burn trees, destroy animal habitats, and fill the air with smoke that harms human health. Wildlife is killed, and the environment suffers long‑term damage. Despite these dangers, villagers in Uttarakhand point out that forest fires also bring some indirect benefits, especially in hilly and forested areas. Clearing Pirul and bushes When a forest fire breaks out, dense bu…