Estimation of distribution of vegetation fire zones in the Russian Far East

The paper presents estimates of vegetation fire impact zones in the Far Eastern region of Russia. The study is based on taking into account data on the burning rate in modern conditions, as well as the distances from the fires to the nearest settlements, since most fires are anthropogenic in nature. The actual burning rate of vegetation in the Far Eastern Federal District was estimated by the relative number of fires per unit area of the subjects, on average per season, based on long-term data. Territorial units were grouped into zones by the degree of fire risks, dependent on different distances of the areas from settlements and roads. The largest number of fires in all subjects of the Far Eastern Federal District occurs within 9 km from the settlement. In Buryatia – within 15 km. In the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the dependence of fires on proximity to populated areas is associated with a complex of natural and anthropogenic factors. There is a direct relationship between proximity to populated areas and the frequency of fires. Regional peculiarities of anthropogenic impact on fire risks have been established. The southern regions of the Far East are subject to the greatest anthropogenic impact; they are: the Primorsky Territory, Amur and Jewish Autonomous regions.