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Canada’s forests at increased risk of severe wildfires due to climate change, study reveals

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Canada’s forests at increased risk of severe wildfires due to climate change, study reveals

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  • The **increase** in forest fire severity in Canada is attributed to **rising temperatures** and **dried-up fuels**, exacerbated by **climate change**.
  • A recent **study published in Science** indicates that Canada is experiencing **longer fire seasons** with more severe fire behavior.
  • In **2023**, blazes consumed approximately **37 million acres**, marking a significant rise from historical averages between **1986 to 2022**.
  • Researchers identified **fuel aridity** as the primary factor influencing fire severity across various Canadian ecological zones, especially in the **north**.
  • The study calls for integrating **burn severity maps** into fire management plans, particularly in areas with **higher population densities** at risk.

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