Fire → lost income → more pressure to burn
When fire destroys forest food and income, households rely more on farming that uses fire, so the problem comes back.
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Core of the story
Rules, patrols, firebreaks and volunteer networks let communities spot and control fires fast while keeping the forest’s benefits for households.
Core of the story
Rules, patrols, firebreaks and volunteer networks let communities spot and control fires fast while keeping the forest’s benefits for households.
When fire destroys forest food and income, households rely more on farming that uses fire, so the problem comes back.
When resources reach forest stewards, prevention works better, and measurable results justify the next round of investment.
Public attention spikes in haze season and then fades, so policy favours quick fixes over long-term investment.
This map was developed from the evidence review (Deliverable 2) and will be refined with Wyss Academy experts · How the map was built