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Bartolucci A, Marconi M, Magni M, Pierdicca R, Malandra F, Ho TC, Vitali A, Urbinati C. Combining Participatory Mapping and Geospatial Analysis Techniques to Assess Wildfire Risk in Rural North Vietnam. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2022; 69:466-479. [PMID: 35059809 DOI: 10.1007/s00267-021-01582-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Participatory mapping (PM) is a valuable research tool for assessing fire risk, especially in regions where data are difficult to collect or inconsistent; in such areas, the integration between crowdsourced data and geospatial techniques plays a fundamental role in gathering more consistent and reliable information. This study combines a participatory (community-based) mapping approach with geospatial techniques to assess fire risk in Van Chan district, northern Vietnam, an area where the economy relies mainly on forestry activities. Local stakeholders designed a map of wildfires, which was modelled as a function of a set of physical and socio-economic variables. A fire-probability map of the district was obtained and compared with MODIS data (2000-2020). The results suggest that higher fire probability occurs in areas with lower human pressure, and they provide information on related socio-economic drivers that affect this phenomenon. This study highlights the importance of combining participatory approaches and geospatial techniques to assess fire dynamics and prevent wildfires in terms of understanding and predicting the risks. The involvement of local communities is fundamental to this innovative participatory approach with regard to better supporting decision-making and prevention actions and to developing fire control management guidelines.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andrea Bartolucci
- Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA), University of Leiden, Wijnhaven, Turfmarkt 99, 2511 DP, The Hague, Netherlands
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- Hue University International School, 1 Điện Biên Phủ, Vĩnh Ninh, Thành phố Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế, Hue City, Vietnam
| | - Michele Magni
- Independent Scientist, Via Macerata, 20, 60128, Ancona, Italy
| | - Roberto Pierdicca
- Department of Civil Building Engineering and Architecture (DICEA), Marche Polytechnic University, Via Brecce Bianche, 60131, Ancona, Italy
| | - Francesco Malandra
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences (D3A), Marche Polytechnic University, Via Brecce Bianche, 10, 60131, Ancona, Italy.
| | - Tien Chung Ho
- Vietnamese Institute of Geosciences and Mineral Resources (VIGMR), No 67, Chien Thang Street, Van Quan Ha Dong, Ha Noi, Vietnam
| | - Alessandro Vitali
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences (D3A), Marche Polytechnic University, Via Brecce Bianche, 10, 60131, Ancona, Italy
| | - Carlo Urbinati
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences (D3A), Marche Polytechnic University, Via Brecce Bianche, 10, 60131, Ancona, Italy
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