On May 24, the Kubu Raya Forest Management Unit (KPH Kubu Raya) conducted a meeting to discuss inputs for a forest fire control map and for the set-up of a network for effective communication in forest fire control by creating a cooperation with stakeholders such as Manggala Agni (the Indonesian forest fire brigade), the local government, the private sector, communities and other related parties. Participants were representatives of the Forest Fire Brigade of KPH Kubu Raya, the KPH Kubu Raya Staff, accompanied by an Integrated Fire Management Expert from the consulting firm EcoConsult and supported by GIZ.

In addition, the participants discussed the  location of KPH Kubu Raya Resort related towards the effectiveness and efficiency of KPH Kubu Raya in controlling wild fire within its area. On its workplan, the KPH Kubu Raya will develop an agroforestry plot by using techniques that do not require land clearing by burning. This plot will be develop as a learning site in forest fire management, just as well as improving the community’s economy from peatland utilization.

In regard to the communication network, the follow up step is to prepare an agreement between KPH and stakeholders by developing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to ensure responsibilities of each party in forest fire control.

For more information, please contact:
Jumtani, Coordinator West Kalimantan Province
Gatot Moeryanto, Integrated Fires Management Expert