Objective:
Improving Forest fire management in Lebanon through prevention, intervention, and restoration
Achievements:
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Identification of the forest sensitive areas to be targeted and the kind of intervention needed in each site.
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Installation of a new Tree Nursery.
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Rehabilitation of infrastructure for combating fires and establishment of fire breaks, water ponds, and water outlets.
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Reforestation of 100 ha of degraded lands.
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Conduct training sessions on fire management and control to the Civil Defense, Lebanese Army, Forests Guards and Volunteers;
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Implement national public awareness campaign on forests and fire prevention;
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Produce awareness materials for dissemination to the public on fire prevention, targeting local communities.
Duration: 2008--2011
Partners: Ministry of Environment (MoE) & the FAO
Funding Agency: Lebanon Recovery Funds
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