Forest Fires Cause Significant Damage in Jumla District
Summary
Wildfires damaged 330.28 hectares of forest in Jumla district last fiscal year, with ongoing fires affecting an additional 100 hectares in the current year, prompting coordinated fire control efforts.
Key Points
- Wildfires damaged 330.28 hectares of forest land in Jumla district during the last fiscal year.
- In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, forest fires affected 100 hectares across six locations.
- Fires occurred in 29 locations last fiscal year and in six locations currently, covering all eight local levels.
- Jumla's Division Forest Office plans programs focused on forest fire control with community and government participation.
