Ministry launches week-long campaign to control and prevent wild-fire across Nepal
Summary
The Ministry of Forest and Environment in Nepal has launched a week-long campaign from Chaitra 1-7 to prevent and control forest fires during the dry season, emphasizing community engagement and coordination among all stakeholders.
Key Points
- Nepal's Ministry of Forest and Environment has initiated a week-long wildfire management campaign from Chaitra 1–7 to mitigate forest fire risks during the dry season.
- The campaign emphasizes three tiers of government and community engagement to enhance wildfire prevention effectiveness.
- Most forest fires in Nepal are human-induced, necessitating active participation from government, communities, and other stakeholders for prevention and control.
- The Ministry acknowledged contributions from forest staff, community groups, local authorities, security agencies, and media in forest fire management efforts.
