National Hotspots Jump to 1,271, Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) and West Kalimantan (Kalbar) Become Focus of Forest and Forestry Control

If air quality worsens, residents are advised to reduce outdoor activities and use masks when they have to go out. Special attention is required for children, pregnant women, the elderly, as well as residents with respiratory problems or chronic diseases.

Apart from threatening human health, forest and land fires can disrupt the habitat, food sources and movement routes of wild animals. The Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) and related units carry out monitoring and assessment of reports of affected animals.

Residents who find injured animals, trapped in fires, or enter residential areas are asked to keep their distance and not evacuate themselves. The location and condition of the animals can be recorded if possible, then reported to the BKSDA or nearest forestry officer.

The Ministry of Forestry has again reminded the public and business actors not to clear or clear land by burning. Early reports regarding smoke, Hotspots and burning activity are needed so that officers can deal with fires before they spread. CMS Tags: Forest and Forestry, Hotspots, Ministry of Forestry, Central Kalimantan (Kalteng), West Kalimantan (Kalbar), Manggala Agni