SADC Program for Indigenous Forest Landscape Restoration through Transboundary Fire Management in Kavango-Zambezi Trans-frontier Conservation Area
SADC Program for Indigenous Forest Landscape Restoration through Transboundary Fire Management in Kavango-Zambezi Trans-frontier Conservation Area
This program targets Kavango-Zambezi Trans-frontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) and activities include establishment of participatory fire early warning system, capacity development for forestry officers and habitants, development of fire prevention belts, provision of fire-extinguishing equipment, and livelihood improvement for local residents. Although the target area is the inhabited area of the indigenous people (San people), it is likely to have minimal adverse impact on the environment and society. The traditional lifestyle of indigenous people will be respected, and sufficient consideration will be given to the activities, such as obtaining Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) from stakeholders including indigenous people.