South Sumatra (Sumsel) Young People Learn to Prevent Forest and Land Fires Before the Fire Grows

Zaid, a member of Saka Wanabakti, took part in training with Manggala Agni and learned to use equipment and understand basic techniques for dealing with forest and land fires.

This series shows that preventing forest and land fires is not only the job of firefighters.

People's habits in treating land, knowledge about the risks of using fire, preparedness and community involvement also determine how quickly a fire can be prevented or handled.

For the younger generation, a lifestyle that cares about the environment can start from close things, such as understanding the source of problems, taking part in field activities, developing businesses that pay attention to nature conservation and disseminating correct information.

Activities in South Sumatra (Sumsel) also show that forest and land fires education does not have to wait for a fire to appear.

Prevention actually starts before the smoke is visible.

EDITORIAL SOURCE: Ministry of Forestry, 29 August 2026.