environment
February 7, 2026
Preventing Forest Fires
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA) carried out the departmental launch of the Interinstitutional Plan for the Prevention and Control of Fires.
TL;DR
- MARENA launched the departmental Interinstitutional Plan for the Prevention and Control of Forest, Agricultural, and Brush Fires 2026 in Tola, Rivas.
- The plan aims to strengthen prevention and protection of natural resources through various activities.
- Activities include 600 visits to producers, 30 community assemblies, 128 patrols in conservation areas, and workshops.
- The goal is to reduce fire risk in approximately 500 hectares with 12 fire brigades and 35 environmental observers.
- The event was attended by 450 people, including municipal fire brigades, producers, Cruz Blanca, the Army, the Ministry of Interior, and the Production, Consumption, and Commerce System.