Prabowo Deploys 1,000 Officers for Forest Fire Prevention Education
Prabowo said the government will provide land and equipment to help communities avoid burning to clear land.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered 1,000 military officers to be deployed nationwide to educate communities about forest and land fire prevention. This announcement was made during a meeting at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on September 24. The officers, including majors, lieutenant colonels, and colonels, will be sent to various districts to provide education on land management practices that avoid the use of fire.
The deployment is part of the government's broader strategy to strengthen fire prevention at the local level. Prabowo emphasized that the initiative aims to educate communities on clearing and managing land without resorting to burning methods. The government is also working on providing solutions for those who need land, stating that they will provide land and necessary resources such as pumps.
Prabowo stressed the government's commitment to improving people's welfare while preventing activities that could trigger forest and land fires. He expressed that the welfare of the people is a top priority and that the government does not want to harm its citizens. The president also tasked government experts to recommend effective ways to prevent fires in forest areas, particularly peatlands, particularly focusing on the importance of preparing firefighting infrastructure before fires occur.
This includes constructing water reservoirs and pumps in the field. Prabowo highlighted that physical mitigation measures, such as the readiness of firefighting teams, are essential steps in preventing fires.
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