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Addressing Wildfires: Protecting Honduran Forests for People+Planet
To achieve this, our Honduras team employs the following techniques and best practices:
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Our team has built and rehabilitated over 100 km of fire breaks in vulnerable landscapes. This is a preventative measure carried out before the fire season, clearing strips of land that crisscross the forest that act as barriers to prevent the uncontrolled spread of wildfires.
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We strategically clear or burn areas around the perimeter of active wildfires to prevent further expansion. These are similar to fire breaks but are constructed when fires are actively burning.
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We regularly prune millions of trees to encourage healthy, rapid growth and remove lower branches that are more prone to catching fire during low-intensity burns. Over the last three seasons, our initiatives have preserved 11,000 hectares by promoting faster growth and reducing fire susceptibility.
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By removing underbrush and other flammable materials on the forest floor, we reduce the available fuel, lowering the risk for intense fires.
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We collaborate with local farmers and ranchers to educate them on effective land preparation practices that reduce wildfire risk, protecting forests and their communities.
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Our team members conduct strategic surveillance at outposts throughout the forest, sometimes 24 hours a day. By establishing this early warning system, we help our team and local authorities combat wildfires swiftly.
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Many Eden team members have attended technical universities, learned from experts, and trained with the government. We play a critical role in forest and fire management by deploying methods aligned with government guidelines.
