Training: The Key to Avoiding Fire-Induced Degradation
The REDD+ Selva de Urundel team trained farm members near the project in fire prevention and combat to create active allies. The session covered fire types, extinguisher use, and forest fire control, with practical demonstrations. Participants gave positive feedback and suggested improvements
Horario y ubicación
07 de mar de 2025, 9:00 a. m. – 12:00 p. m.
Urundel, Urundel, Salta Province, Argentina
Acerca del evento
The REDD+ Selva de Urundel project prioritizes prevention as the most effective strategy against wildfires. This requires knowledge, understanding fire causes, and recognizing high-risk situations.
On March 7, 2025, a theoretical and practical training session was held at CAISSA’s offices in Urundel, led by Agronomist Mariano Beltrán, coordinator of REDD+ Selva de Urundel. Participants, learned about fire behavior, extinguisher use, and forest fire prevention and control. A live demonstration was conducted with a rapid-attack fire truck.
The February 2025 fire, ignited on a neighboring farm due to pruning waste burning, highlights the critical need for safer land management practices. Thanks to early detection, the fire was contained before reaching the REDD+ Selva de Urundel project area, preventing its spread and further degradation of the surrounding zones.
Strengthening fire prevention education not only safeguards the region but also fosters a more resilient and prepared community.
