Strengthening forest fire prevention and control during the peak dry season

To proactively respond to prolonged dry weather, especially during the current peak dry spell, the provincial People’s Committee and relevant authorities have issued directives to urgently implement forest fire prevention and control measures.

Forest rangers across different areas have intensified patrols, closely monitoring weather developments and issuing forest fire warnings to local people. They are also coordinating with local authorities and forest owners to maintain 24/7 duty shifts at watchtowers and checkpoints, strictly controlling access to forest areas. The use of fire for clearing vegetation or slash-and-burn farming is strictly prohibited during periods of extreme heat. At the same time, communication efforts are being strengthened through various methods, particularly mobile outreach campaigns in villages using ethnic minority languages, helping residents better understand, remember, and ultimately change their behavior to actively participate in forest fire prevention.

Head of the Forest Protection Sub-Department, Dao Duy Tuan, joins patrol officers in a special-use forest in Tay Con Linh.

Forest rangers from Area XVI set up multiple communication points on forest fire prevention and control across various localities.

Forest protection forces coordinate with Son Vi Border Guard Station to patrol forest areas along the border.

Forest rangers establish checkpoints to strictly ensure that no one brings fire sources into the forest.

Guidance is provided to local people on clearing vegetation safely.

Forest rangers conduct awareness campaigns for residents in Khau Vai Commune to enhance forest protection awareness.

Authorities closely monitor high-risk forest fire areas to ensure timely response.

Forest rangers and forest owners regularly update information on forest fire prevention and control.

Fire prevention campaigns are integrated into village meetings.

The Area VI Forest Protection Unit and local people sign commitments on forest fire prevention and control.

Forest fire prevention awareness is promoted among residents in Lam Binh Commune.

Forest owners in Hoang Su Phi Commune set up checkpoints to control access to forest areas.

Forest rangers carry out mobile communication campaigns in villages using the Mong language.

Artificial intelligence technology is being utilized to enhance the effectiveness of forest fire prevention communication.

Bien Luan – Dao Tuan