Developed by the Department of Forestry with support from RECOFTC and partners, these guidelines align with Prime Minister's Order No. 11/NA (2023) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's directives. This publication outlines comprehensive strategies for mitigating forest fires through community-based approaches and collaborative efforts, leveraging local knowledge to identify high-risk areas, creating firebreaks and enhancing coordination across national, provincial, district and village levels. The document contains practical steps for prevention, firefighting and post-fire recovery, ensuring sustainable forest management in alignment with national policies.