Towards inclusivity in community-based fire management: Lessons from Lam Dong

In Lam Dong province, Viet Nam, vast pine forests are highly vulnerable to fires during the dry season. The combination of dry pine needles, grass and careless burning of agricultural residue and forest vegetation often leads to devastating wildfires, threatening wildlife, water resources and local livelihoods. 

This video records our efforts to empower communities in Lam Dong to develop and implement effective forest management and fire prevention plans. Our efforts to emphasize the importance of inclusivity, particularly the roles of women, youth and marginalized groups, are fostering greater awareness of forest fire management and community involvement in fire management activities. 

Learn more about how technology, community engagement and inclusive practices are helping to protect these vital forests and the people who depend on them.

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This video was produced through the Community-based Fire Management (CBFiM) in Asia project. 

The project is made possible through a five-year cooperative agreement between the USDA Forest Service International Programs and RECOFTC. 

The project receives financial support from the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) of the Department of Defense, along with funding from USAID and the USDA Forest Service International Programs. 

For more information, please visit https://www.recoftc.org/projects/cbfim

RECOFTC’s work is made possible with the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and the Government of Sweden.