Nepal Launches Forest Fire Management Week to Boost Awareness and Control Efforts
Summary
Nepal has launched its annual Forest Fire Management Week from Chaitra 1 to 7 to raise public awareness and enhance control efforts against wildfires, especially in high-risk provinces such as Sudurpashchim, Bagmati, and Karnali.
Key Points
- Nepal observes 'Forest Fire Management Week' annually from Chaitra 1 to 7 to raise awareness and control forest fires.
- The theme this year focuses on the participation of three tiers of government and the community in fire control.
- Minister Madhav Prasad Chawlaigain emphasized the importance of public awareness for wildfire reduction and control.
- Wildfire risk is highest in Sudurpashchim, Bagmati, and Karnali provinces, particularly in the Terai-Chure and mid-hill forest areas, and remains high from Falgun to Jestha due to the dry season.
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