Encounter spring and prevent fires: You need to know these spring forest fire prevention knowledge

Audit expert: Luo Huachun

Director of the Natural Education Department of Beijing Children's Palace, Senior Teacher

Forest Fire Prevention Day

Spring has arrived, everything is reviving, the earth is covered with new green, and people are enjoying the spring to their heart's content.

However, wind-dried objects also significantly increase the risk of fire accidents, posing a considerable threat to forest safety.

Today is Forest Fire Prevention Publicity Day . Let us learn some knowledge related to forest fire prevention, work together to protect the green mountains, and build a beautiful home.

01

What causes forest fires?

Recently, the Beijing Municipal Forest Fire Emergency Command Office (hereinafter referred to as the Municipal Forest Fire Office) issued an orange forest fire risk warning:

"It is expected that from 12:00 on March 16 to 20:00 on March 19, the city will experience strong winds, the vegetation in the forest area will be dry, the forest fire risk level will be high, and the forest fire prevention situation will be severe. It is strictly forbidden to bring fire into the forest area, and it is strictly forbidden to use fire in the wild. If a forest fire is discovered, please call 12119 or 119 to report it in time ."

Source | Beijing Meteorological Bureau

Forest fire, also known as forest fire , is a fire that is out of human control. It will spread and expand freely in the forest, causing great harm and losses to the forest and humans.

Forest fires are sudden, destructive, and relatively difficult to handle and rescue . They are undoubtedly a serious disaster and our "most dangerous enemy."

Source | Sohu

Forest fires can be divided into two categories: natural forest fires and man-made forest fires . Natural forest fires include lightning fires and spontaneous combustion. Man-made forest fires include fires used in agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry, industrial and mining transportation, outdoor smoking, cooking, burning paper, burning incense, setting off fireworks, burning wasteland, and arson.

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What are the hazards of forest fires?

So, what harm do forest fires bring?

First of all, forest fires will cause forest land to be exposed and lose its original function of conserving water and soil, which may lead to a series of natural disasters such as floods, droughts, mudslides, landslides, and sandstorms.

Secondly, forest fires not only cause the death of a large number of trees , reduce forest stand density and destroy the structure of the forest, but also promote the growth of low-value tree species, shrubs and weeds, thereby reducing the overall utilization value of the forest.

Source | Beijing Warning Release

Furthermore, the growth of trees burned by fire will decline, providing a breeding ground for forest pests and diseases , accelerating the death of trees. The forest environment after a fire will change dramatically, leading to an imbalance in ecological factors such as weather, water and soil, which often takes a long time to recover.

In addition, forest fires can also burn down production facilities and buildings in forest areas , posing a threat to the safety of life and property of towns and residents near the forests. At the same time, the smoke produced by the fire can seriously pollute the air environment. Fighting forest fires requires a lot of manpower, material and financial resources, which not only affects industrial and agricultural production, but sometimes also causes casualties and affects social stability and harmony.

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Ten Don'ts for Forest Fire Prevention

Forest fire prevention is everyone’s responsibility.

In dry forest areas, a spark can cause an unpredictable disaster. Let us take a closer look at the ten "don'ts" for forest fire prevention and contribute to forest fire prevention:

1. Do not bring fire into the mountains;

2. Do not smoke or use torches for lighting in forest areas;

3. Do not picnic or barbecue in the mountains;

4. Do not burn mountains, wasteland, grass on field ridges, or piles;

5. Do not light a fire to keep warm in the wild;

6. Do not throw cigarette butts out of the car when riding in the forest area;

7. Do not hunt or set fire to drive away animals in forest areas;

8. Do not burn incense, paper, or fireworks in the forest area;

9. Do not allow special groups and minors to play with fire in forest areas;

10. Do not allow the elderly, young, weak, sick or disabled to participate in fire fighting and rescue operations.

There are 36 forest parks in Beijing. If the hustle and bustle of the city makes you feel tired, the tranquility of the forest will relax your body and mind.

List of Beijing Forest Parks

Chaoyang District

1. Olympic Forest Park

2. Beijing Chaolai Forest Park

Haidian District

3. Xishan National Forest Park

4. Jiufeng National Forest Park

5. Baiwangshan Forest Park

6. Zhongguancun Forest Park

Fengtai District

7. Beigong National Forest Park

8. Beijing Yungang Forest Park

9. Century Forest Park

Tongzhou District

10. Grand Canal Forest Park

11. New Impression Taihu Forest Park

Shijingshan District

12. Fahai Temple Forest Park

13. Yongding River Leisure Forest Park

Changping District

14. Mangshan Forest Park

15. Dayangshan National Forest Park

16. Changping New Town Riverside Forest Park

17. Dongxiaokou Forest Park

18. Jingzhihu Forest Park

19. Baihujian Forest Park

Fangshan District

20. Fangshan Waterfront Forest Park

21. Baishui Temple Forest Park

Miyun District

22. Wuzuolou Forest Park

23. Yunmengshan Forest Park

Huairou District

24. Yinhe Valley Forest Park

25. Qifengshan National Forest Park

26. Longmen Forest Park

Mentougou District

27. Nanshiyang Grand Canyon Forest Park

28. Longmen Forest Park

Pinggu District

29.Lowa Forest Park

30. Pinggu New Town Riverside Forest Park

Daxing District

31. Daxing Gusang National Forest Park

Shunyi District

32. Shunyi New Town Riverside Forest Park

33. Chaobai River Forest Park

34. Senxin Forest Park

Yanqing District

35. Beijing Badaling National Forest Park

36. Guihe Forest Park

These picturesque and peaceful paradises also need the protection of each of us.

Therefore, when you walk into the beautiful forest park and bathe in the green shade, please also keep in mind the forest safety and fire protection knowledge, so that you can relax freely and enjoy the peace of mind.