On 24th October 2025, the Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS), in collaboration with the Desuung Organization, convened a strategic meeting at the DoFPS Conference Hall to finalize coordinated initiatives aimed at preventing forest fire outbreaks during the upcoming Global Peace Prayer, scheduled to be held in Thimphu from 4th to 19th November 2025.
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As part of the preparedness measures:
- Foresters and Desuups will jointly conduct a door-to-door awareness campaign before the commencement of the event.
- During the festival, foresters will be stationed at key locations as designated “Fire Watchers” to monitor high-risk areas and ensure swift response to any fire-related incidents.
- A public notification will be issued via BBS to announce a temporary ban on open fires as a preventive measure.
- All the nearby Dzongkhags (Paro, Chukha, Wangdue, and Punakha) will implement monitoring and strengthen surveillance efforts by adopting the modality reflected above.
- The Chief Forestry Officers (CFOs) of Thimphu, Paro, Gedu, and Wangdue will formally reach out to Community Forest Chairpersons across their respective regions, seeking their active support in preventing forest fires during this critical period.
This proactive collaboration underscores our shared commitment to safeguarding Bhutan’s forests and ensuring a peaceful and fire-resilient environment throughout the sacred gathering.
