Fire management
A fire management plan is developed and put into practice, including investment planning and establishing the appropriate equipment and infrastructure for fire prevention and to control burning. Moreover, park staff capacity is developed through training in sustainable fire management, law enforcement, monitoring and evaluation.
• An evidence based solution
• The necessary funding to implement the building block
• Engagement of the local community
• Preferably a co-management agreement
The partnership between the governmental authority in charge of implementation and the project was strong due to the political will from all levels. As a result, the national government funded the infrastructure while the project complemented the success of this building block with the necessary training for capacity building of park staff, and livelihood development of people.
The co-management approach was crucial for the success of fire management for this peat forest and thus conservation of the National Park’s unique ecosystem.