The legend at the left side of the map shows forest types and fire danger classes. Wood and steppe vegetation, climate and relief of the region promote the origin, distribution and development of wildfires, especially in hot, dry and windy weather. The control of fires is hampered here due to inaccessibility of the woody sites. At the same time, rocky ledges and the stony material act as natural obstacle to further fire spread. Fires in the pine forests of Sary-Arka represent a major factor influencing plantings and causing considerable damage to the forest economy.
Lightning represents only a minor fraction of all fire starts.
Coniferous trees occur as undergrowth and plantations. Special attention in the forests of this region should be devoted to fire prevention and the regulation of recreational activities. The forests are important for the protection of water resources, soils and the agricultural sector. They are also of high aesthetic importance and represent an important basic source of wood in the region. In the indicated forest types, fires are even common in wet years.