Table 1 Main characteristics of the Saraguro people related to the use of fire in the San Lucas paramo
Characteristics/use of fire | LIF (yes) | LIF (no) | ICF (yes) | ICF (no) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Are there paramos on your farm? | 97.3 | 2.7 | 0 | 1 |
Do traditional fire use practices continue? | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Do you use the paramo for cattle production? | 75.3 | 24.7 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
Do you use the paramo for crop production? | 69.3 | 30.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
Is the minga used for fire applications in your community? | 10 | 90 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
Has a fire ever gotten out of hand and you have not been able to control the burning? | 8 | 92 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
Has there been a high-impact fire on the paramo? | 40.7 | 59.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
Have you received training from any institution on what to do in case of fire in the paramo? | 5.3 | 94.7 | 1 | 0.1 |