Evaluating Management Strategies for Mount Kenya Forest Reserve and National Park to Reduce Fire Danger and Address Interests of Various Stakeholders

A strategy prioritizing community interests emerged as the most effective approach to reduce fire danger and address stakeholder needs across Mount Kenya Forest Reserve and National Park (MKFRNP). Using a Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) framework, researchers evaluated seven management strategies—spanning climate change mitigation, water catchment protection, education, biodiversity conservation, timber production, and community engagement—across forest stations with varying fire risks. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) revealed that integrating community interests improved outcomes regardless of fire danger levels, while also highlighting the importance of biodiversity conservation for long-term benefits. This study demonstrates how stakeholder-driven management can enhance ecological resilience and social equity in protected areas.

Nyongesa, K. W., & Vacik, H. (2019). Evaluating Management Strategies for Mount Kenya Forest Reserve and National Park to Reduce Fire Danger and Address Interests of Various Stakeholders. Forests, 10(5), 426. https://doi.org/10.3390/f10050426