Firewise: a pioneer project in Lebanon (The “Firewise Project”)



Overall Objective
Develop and implement a custom-made Firewise project for the Farid and Daad Karam Reserve (FDKR) and its surroundings.

Specific Objectives
To develop and implement a fire risk management plan at the local level in close collaboration with local community groups.

Expected Outputs
Improved fire risk management at the local level.

Beneficiaires
Local authorities, students

Total Eligible Cost
20,000 USD





PROJECT CONTACT:
George H. Mitri, PhD
George.mitri@balamand.edu.lb


FUNDING AGENCY:
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Lebanon Reforestation Initiative (LRI)


INTERVENTION AREA:
Kaftoun-Lebanon


DURATION:
2014



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