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Research and Literature
Recently published comprehensive monograph
The volume “Towards Fire-smart Landscapes” was developed in 2021-2022 by Tropenbos and GFMC (N. Pasiecznik and J.G. Goldammer, eds.), with contributions of more than 100 co-authors from tropical South America, Asia and Africa. The book was presented at UNFCCC COP-26 (Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, 12 November 2022), at the Global Landscapes Forum, Session “Fire-smart landscapes as promising approach for effective adaptation and mitigation” and at the 8th International Wildland Fire Conference (Porto, Portugal, 16-19 May 2023). The book is available online in English and Spanish:
- English Version: Pasiecznik, N. and J.G. Goldammer (eds.). 2022. Towards Fire-smart Landscapes. Tropical Forest Issues 61 (TFI 61), xiv + 191 p. (PDF, 11 MB)
- Spanish Version: Pasiecznik, N. and J.G. Goldammer (eds.). 2022. Hacia la construcción de paisajes a prueba de incendio. Tropical Forest Issues 61 (TFI 61), xvi + 211 p. (PDF, 9.5 MB)
Review of community involvement in and management of forest fires in South East Asia
A comprehensive report on community involvement in and management of forest fires in South East Asia, prepared by Sameer Karki, was published in 2002 by Project FireFight South East Asia (ISBN 979-3260-02-5)
Related Website with online resources
World Rainforest Movement: Numerous resources are available (please enter “fire” in the online search function):
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Please see also CBFiM Basics and Introductory Materials and Case Studies
