Perceptions on the effectiveness of wild fire management strategies in ward 1 of Hwedza District, Zimbabwe

Author

Chikohora, Wadzanai E.

Title

Perceptions on the effectiveness of wild fire management strategies in ward 1 of Hwedza District, Zimbabwe

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to look at perceptions on the effectiveness of wild fire management strategies in ward 1 of Hwedza District, Zimbabwe in Zimbabwe
The literature review looked a collection of detailed relevant knowledge compiled by the writer from academic work contributed by various authors on almost similar research undertaken in the same area of study. This research generally helped to produce many ideas relevant to the study and enabled the researcher to try and relate the ideas . The researcher wanted to apply both qualitative and quantitative approaches. There are some instances where the research would have to use descriptive and content filled explanations and other where mathematical calculations were required..
In the research, the sample size is one important feature of any empirical study in which the final goal is to make inferences about the population from a sample. In the actual research study practice, the sample size used in a study is determined based on the expense of data collection, and eventually the need for the research process to have much sufficient statistical power. In most complicated studies, there may usually be several different sample sizes involved in the study.
In the research process this researcher used questionnaires which he made in a self-administered and ensured respondents are given a week to complete them. This was a way of giving them a chance to complete the questionnaires at their own pace. Furthermore, the researcher took it upon himself to make a follow-up and contact those respondents where possible during the week ,to remind them about the urgency of the questionnaires.
It was deduced that there are some fire management strategies which are very effective in Hwedza, ward1. These include but are not limited to fire guards, fire beater and tree branches whilst other methods like water and bucket as well as bucket and sand were not very effective.
Recommendations from the villagers were mainly centred on the need for the Environmental management Agency to train villagers so that they do not unnecessarily start unattended and uncontrollable fires. Also some recommendations are that police officers need to enforce the penalties and arrest offenders so as to prevent would be offenders from breaching the rules on wild fire management.

Date

2022

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Wildfires

Fire prevention

Fire detection

Supervisor

Dr Gotosa