EMISSIONS OF ATMOSPHERIC TRACE GASES FROM VEGETATION BURNING

Emissions from vegetation fires are recognized as important contributi ons to biogeochemical cycles of elements. A brief overview is given on emissions of the trace components CO, CH4, and NOx determined under v arious field and laboratory conditions. The influence of these emissio ns of trace gases on their global turnover is shown to be important. F inally, the emissions due to burning of fuelwood for traditional cooki ng is compared to the influences of emissions due to wild vegetation f ires.