An Analysis of Economic Consequences of Forest Fires in the Sakha Republic (Yakutia)

Abstract

The article studies the economic consequences of forest fires in Yakutia during two fire- hazardous periods. Forest fire control zones in the republic were identified, the causes of fires were revealed, the economic consequences of forest fires were analyzed, and preventive measures for their prevention were considered. The statistical processing of the data on forest fires served as an information base. The economic damage was calculated, a map of fires in the districts of the republic was compiled. It was established that the particularly affected districts are located in the Central Yakutia area with a flat relief and characterized by the presence of light coniferous forests of dry areas with increased fire hazard. The absence of a unified methodology for determining the damage caused by forest fires was revealed. The direct dependence of forest fires on the effectiveness of fire-fighting measures ws shown. The obtained results can be used at schools for teaching Economics, as economic education is a necessary factor for the formation of an adequate attitude of a person to the society.