In many countries, national and local laws are not conducive to meeting fire management or conservation goals. For example, in many countries prescribed burning or fire use is not permitted in national parks and protected natural areas, even when those areas have explicit goals to maintain and restore ecosystems and habitats that require fire. Laws should reflect these needs and promote proper use of fire while preventing unwanted ignitions and escapes. This is best accomplished through a system of incentives, sanctions, education, and government/community partnerships that encourage responsible uses of fire that, in turn, support or improve activities such as agriculture, silviculture, grazing, hunting, watershed protection and ecosystem maintenance.