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Major Stakeholders within the Existing System

Identified stakeholders within the landscape fire management system in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) are:

  1. Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  2. Ministry of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  3. Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism
  4. Ministry of Construction, Spatial Planning and Environmental Protection – Una-Sana Canton
  5. Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry – Una-Sana Canton
  6. Ministry of Economy and Spatial Planning – Posavina Canton
  7. Ministry of Spatial Planning and Environmental Protection – Tuzla Canton
  8. Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry – Tuzla Canton
  9. Ministry of Spatial Planning, Communications and Environmental Protection – Zenica-Doboj Canton
  10. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management – Zenica-Doboj Canton
  11. Ministry for Urbanism, Spatial Planning and Environmental Protection – Bosnian-Podrinje Canton
  12. Ministry of Economy (Department for Agriculture and Forestry) – Bosnian-Podrinje Canton
  13. Ministry of Spatial Planning, Construction, Environmental Protection – Central Bosnia Canton
  14. Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry – Central Bosnia Canton
  15. Ministry of Construction, Spatial Planning – Herzegovina-Neretva Canton
  16. Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry – Herzegovina-Neretva Canton
  17. Ministry of Spatial Planning, Construction and Environmental Protection – West Herzegovina Canton
  18. Ministry of Economy (Department for Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary) – West Herzegovina Canton
  19. Ministry of Communal Economy, Infrastructure, Spatial Planning, Construction and Environmental Protection – Sarajevo Canton
  20. Ministry of Economy (Department for Agriculture, Water Management, Veterinary and Forestry) – Sarajevo Canton
  21. Ministry of Construction, Reconstruction, Spatial Planning and Environmental Protection – Canton 10
  22. Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry – Canton 10
  23. Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry – Federal Forestry Directorate
  24. Federal Directorate for Civil Protection
  25. Federal Directorate for Inspection Affairs
  26. Federal Hydrometeorological Institute
  27. Institute for Statistics of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  28. Federal Administration for Geodetic and Property Affairs
  29. Faculty of Agriculture – University of Sarajevo
  30. Faculty of Forestry – University of Sarajevo
  31. Cantonal Forestry Directorate – Una-Sana Canton
  32. Cantonal Forestry Directorate – Posavina Canton
  33. Cantonal Forestry Directorate – Tuzla Canton
  34. Cantonal Forestry Directorate – Zenica-Doboj Canton
  35. Cantonal Forestry Directorate – Bosnian-Podrinje Canton
  36. Cantonal Forestry Directorate – Central Bosnia Canton
  37. Cantonal Forestry Directorate – Herzegovina-Neretva Canton
  38. Cantonal Forestry Directorate – West Herzegovina Canton
  39. Cantonal Forestry Directorate – Sarajevo Canton
  40. Cantonal Forestry Directorate – Canton 10
  41. Cantonal Directorate for Civil Protection – Una-Sana Canton
  42. Cantonal Directorate for Civil Protection – Tuzla Canton
  43. Cantonal Directorate for Civil Protection – Zenica-Doboj Canton
  44. Cantonal Directorate for Civil Protection – Bosnian-Podrinje Canton
  45. Cantonal Directorate for Civil Protection – Central Bosnia Canton
  46. Cantonal Directorate for Civil Protection and Firefighting – Herzegovina-Neretva Canton
  47. Cantonal Directorate for Civil Protection – West Herzegovina Canton
  48. Cantonal Directorate for Civil Protection – Sarajevo Canton
  49. Cantonal Directorate for Civil Protection – Canton 10
  50. Forestry Company “Unsko-sanske šume” d.o.o. Bosanska Krupa
  51. Forestry Company “TK šume”
  52. Forestry Company “ŠPD-ZDK” d.o.o. Zavidovići
  53. Forestry Company “Bosanskopodrinjske šume” d.o.o. Goražde
  54. Forestry Company “Srednjobosanske šume” d.o.o. Donji Vakuf
  55. Forestry Company “Šume Hercegovačko-neretvanske”
  56. Forestry Company “Šume Zapadnohercegovačkog kantona”
  57. Forestry Company “Sarajevo šume” d.o.o. Sarajevo
  58. Forestry Company “Hercegbosanske šume” d.o.o. Kupres
  59. National Park Una
  60. Nature Park Hutovo Blato
  61. Nature Park Blidinje
  62. Protected Landscape Konjuh
  63. Public Institution for Protected Areas – Sarajevo Canton
  64. Forestry Association of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  65. Forestry Environmental Action

IV.1. Roles and Responsibilities of Key Stakeholders

  • Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Operates at the state level, housing the Sector for Protection and Rescue. It coordinates civil protection actions across entities, aligns response plans, and implements international agreements in the field of disaster risk management.
  • Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism
    An entity-level body responsible for nature protection, environmental policy, sustainable development, and promoting sustainable tourism.
  • Cantonal Ministries of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry
    Handle forestry, agriculture, and water management at the canton level, contributing directly to local fire management and forest governance.
  • Cantonal Ministries of Environmental Protection
    Oversee environmental and nature protection policies at the cantonal level, contributing to fire prevention and climate adaptation strategies.
  • Federal Forestry Directorate
    Under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry, it oversees forest management and ensures sustainable practices, including fire risk management.
  • Federal Directorate for Civil Protection
    Implements provisions of relevant federal laws on civil protection, fire protection, and demining. It coordinates disaster risk reduction and emergency response across the Federation.
  • Federal Hydrometeorological Institute
    Provides meteorological data, forecasts, and warnings. It plays a vital role in fire prevention by issuing early warnings during high-risk weather conditions.
  • Federal Statistics Agency
    Conducts statistical research, including environmental data collection, which supports evidence-based decision-making in fire and land management.
  • Federal Administration for Geodetic and Property Affairs
    Manages spatial data, land registration, and geodetic records — crucial for planning, resource allocation, and land-use monitoring in fire-prone areas.
  • Cantonal Forestry Directorates
    Manage forests at the canton level and implement fire protection measures in accordance with the Forest Management Plans.
  • Forestry Companies (Public Enterprises)
    These companies manage state-owned forests and are responsible for implementing forest management plans, including fire prevention and post-fire restoration.
  • Protected Area Institutions and Parks
    Entities such as National Park Una, Hutovo Blato, and others are key stakeholders in fire management due to their ecological importance and vulnerability to fire.
  • Non-Governmental Organizations and Academic Institutions
    Faculties, environmental action groups, and associations provide education, research, and public engagement essential for building a long-term fire-resilient system.
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