Ansa Rebi, Guan Wang, Muhammad Irfan, Azfar Hussain, Adnan Mustafa, Trevan Flynn, Irsa Ejaz, Taqi Raza, Parsa Mushtaq, Muhammad Rizwan, Jinxing Zhou
Permafrost regions play an important role in global carbon and nitrogen cycling, storing enormous amounts of organic carbon and preserving a delicate balance of nutrient dynamics. However, the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires in these regions pose significant challenges to the stability of these ecosystems. This review examines the effects of fire on chemical, biological, and physical properties of permafrost regions. The physical, chemical, and pedological properties of frozen soil are impacted by fires, leading to changes in soil structure, porosity, and hydrological functioning...
April 24, 2024: Journal of Environmental Management