Technical assistance for forest fire management in Algeria In a context of increasing fire risk in Algeria, this project aims to improve forest fire (FF) management though the development of a national fire management plan and its implementation in some pilot sites. It foresees a better understanding of FF causes and the development of adapted technical standards for FF management and operations. The outputs at national level will include a five-year action plan. Moreover, pilot sites will be provided with a methodology for evaluation of actions to reduce hazards that will be developed. It will raise awareness and build capacities among the national stakeholders such as the General Directorate of Forests, the General Directorate of Civil Protection, the National Gendarmerie, Weather Services, the Algerian Space Agency, the National School of Forests of Batna, the National Institute of Forestry Research and relevant universities.