07/06/2026
Forest Fire Preparedness and Community Awareness Session
In compliance with the directions of the Divisional Forest Officer, National Parks Division Mansehra, the Wildlife Staff of National Parks Division Mansehra, under the supervision of the Sub-Divisional Wildlife Officer (SDWO), Malkandi National Park, conducted a forest fire preparedness and community awareness session with local residents and stakeholders of adjacent areas of national park i.e. Faridabad, nuri, ghanool and mahandri.
The participants were sensitized regarding the causes, consequences, and preventive measures related to forest fires, with particular emphasis on the protection of wildlife, forests, biodiversity, natural habitats, and public assets. The community of ghanool and faridabad was briefed on fire prevention protocols, early warning mechanisms, prompt reporting procedures, and coordinated response measures to effectively cope with and combat forest fire incidents during the ongoing fire season.
The wildlife staff also highlighted the critical role of local communities in preventing fire outbreaks and encouraged active public participation in safeguarding the ecological integrity of Malkandi National Park. Awareness material and precautionary guidelines were disseminated among n participation and ensure the effective protection of natural resources within Malkandi National Park.
