A landscape approach to fire management - Ghana: towards a fire-smart landscape

In Ghana, approximately one-third of the high forest and transitional zones are susceptible to annual wildfires, causing significant damage to resources and livelihoods.
Local communities often utilize fire in their daily activities for various purposes such as clearing land for agriculture, hunting, and charcoal production. Instead of changing practices when it comes to wildfires, we strongly believe in the importance of prevention and reducing the risks associated with them.
Tropenbos International together with Tropenbos Ghana has collaborated with Ghana National Fire Service, communities and other organizations to increase awareness and provide training on fire prevention strategies.