Fire remains a major threat with regard to the conservation of forest resources. Seasonally occurring bushfires are frequently damaging the vegetation of almost whole regions and are causing loss of many valuable resources. The reduction of bushfires therefore is considered as an issue of national importance.
CFNEN is carrying out fire awareness campaigns and training in improved fire management and control. Supported are the preparation of cut lines and fire breaks. Together with the provision of fire fighting equipment to local communities the danger of fire to both human lives and the natural environment are reduced.

For further improvement of fire management CFNEN carries out large-scale tests and experiments on innovative strategies and methods like prescribed burning and strip burning to find out more about their practical applicability. It will be scrutinized whether this techniques can be adapted to the specific environmental conditions in Namibia.
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