International Savanna Fire Management Initiative

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Guatemala Social-Environmental Survey in Pilot Sites and Gap Analysis for Emissions Reduction Traditional Fire Management (2024)

This report presents the findings of a socio-environmental survey and gap analysis conducted in pilot communities within the Sierra de Lacandón National Park (PNSL), Guatemala. The study's primary aim was to identify and scientifically evaluate potential sites for implementing traditional fire management methods.

The report highlights the need for community-driven approaches to fire management, integrating traditional knowledge with modern practices to address challenges such as climate change and forest fires. The findings will guide the selection of suitable pilot sites for implementing fire management methodologies in the PNSL and contribute to broader conservation and sustainable development efforts in Guatemala.

Read the report here.