ARCBC the Gateway to Information in South East Asia

<%@LANGUAGE="VBSCRIPT" CODEPAGE="1252"%> ARCBC the Gateway to Information in South East Asia

>> Research Project - Cambodia

Study of Forest Fire in Kirium National Park

Objectives

To identify the geographical location of the extent of forest fire in Kirirum National Park
To define the root cause of forest fire, flammability and frequency
To assess the impact of forest fire on biodiversity conservation
To develop methodology for forest fire monitoring
To develop action plan for fire prevention and control

Research Theme Ecological Reconstruction

Activities

Mapping of forest fire using GPS and participatory mapping
Study of the causes of fire through PRA and interview
Study of the flammability and frequency of forest fire
Assess the impact of forest fire on biodiversity conservation through inventories of plant and animal species affected by forest fire, determination of plant growth after forest fire
Socio-economic and land use study
Development of strategies in response to forest fire
Conduct provincial meeting to discuss the research findings and strategies

Expected Outputs

Improved management of protected area through forest fire monitoring and prevention
Public participation in forest fire monitoring and prevention

Project cost 15,000 EURO

Project Duration 12 months

Project Site Kirium National Park

Implementing Agency

Coordinator

Department for Nature Conservation
and Protection, Ministry of Environment

Mr. Kol Vathana
Project Coordinator

Mr. Has Vibol
Superintendent
Research Assistant

Disclaimer: This Web Site has been prepared with the financial assistance of the Commission of the European Union. The views expressed herein are those of the Consultants and Project staff and do not represent any official view of the Commission.