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FynbosFire

@FynbosFire

Reducing wildland fire risk in response to Climate Change

 South Africa
fynbosfire.org.za
Joined November 2014
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Gale force winds from #capetownstorm fanning #fires on the #Gardenroute, like this one in #Hoekwil just outside #wilderness
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No #covfefe about it: #ClimateChange is real and is expected to increase the frequency & intensity of storms. #capestorm @SAWeatherServic – at Pretoria, South Africa
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FPA Toolkit - 1st of its kind @kishugu @KishuguNPC @theGEF @UNDPSouthAfrica fynbosfire.org.za/news/all/t…
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For emergency #OceanViewFire assistance with animals during evacuation contact @TEARSwelfare 0718644849 or 0836516343 teapawt.org/FynbosFire/status/8191…
FynbosFire (@FynbosFire) profile pictureFynbosFire@FynbosFire11 Jan 2017
Know your evacuation route! #Paarlfire #OceanViewFire #capefire @vwsfires @ewnupdates @OverbergFPA @CPFPA1 @KFMza @Smile904FM @vwsfires
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Create buffer zones between property and surrounding natural vegetation #OceanViewFire #Paarlfire #somersetwestfire @vwsfires @CPFPA1 @KFMza
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Know your evacuation route! #Paarlfire #OceanViewFire #capefire @vwsfires @ewnupdates @OverbergFPA @CPFPA1 @KFMza @Smile904FM @vwsfires
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Lack of management of invasive plants compounded the fires in Somerset West fynbosfire.org.za/?p=1392 #somersetwestfire @CPFPA1 @wo_fire #IFMS
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#LocalisLekker Indigenous plants require less water, adapted to local conditions, part of smallest floral kingdom.
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Nature is not only about the big vista but also the stunning myriad of small plants and flowers in the #fynbos. #FloralKingdom
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Handbook can contribute globally to reduce threat of unwanted wildfire bit.ly/2dEVcQ8 @OverbergFPA @vwsfires @NFPA @theGEF @UNDP
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Landowners now required to have a plan to control invasive species on their properties flowervalley.org.za/2016/10/… @OverbergFPA @CederbergFPA
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The time to #GetInvolved is now… #WFD2016 #climatechange #foodsecurity #sustainableagriculture #FAO youtu.be/IP-4TsrIIZc via @YouTube
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"Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too" is the World Food Day's theme of this year - read: ow.ly/v7Qb304XgI1 #WFD2016
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Vulcan #FuelBreaks on @MountHelderberg, tough but vital #IFM work @WCGovEADP @vwsfires @FynbosFire @uvamiravineyard
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A community-based approach to #wildfire fighting ARTICLE: shar.es/1CB7Qq @NFPA @GCF_News @FRI_magazine
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Birds of prey spreading #wildfire #goFPA @FynbosFire teapawt.org/indiaknight/status/697… – at Bredasdorp, South Africa
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@FynbosFire @Heart1049FM @JacaNews @FlaggAid @HermanusOnline teapawt.org/vwsfires/status/695219… – at Bredasdorp, South Africa
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#FIREisYourFightToo - whether its reporting fires early, being responsible around fires or teaching kids fire risks!
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@VWSFire. @vwsfires. @OverbergFPA. @CederbergFPA.
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Do you live on #UrbanFringe? Close to wildfire areas? Follow handy tips from @FirewiseSA to ensure a safer property!
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Calling emergency line? Describe situation clearly, calmly. More tips: bit.ly/EmergencyCallTips via @CityofCT. Plz RT
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