Four Forestry Companies in West Kalimantan Inspected for Forest Fire Preparedness
Facing the dry season and the heightened risk of forest and land fires, the Ministry of Forestry, through the Kalimantan Forestry Law Enforcement Office under the Directorate General of Forestry Law Enforcement, conducted compliance supervision of four Forest Utilisation Business Permits in West Kalimantan from 10 to 14 August 2026. The supervision focused on ensuring that the companies genuinely possess the capacity to prevent and control fires during the fire-prone period.
The four permit holders inspected were PT Wanakerta Eka Lestari in Ketapang Regency, PT Finantara Intiga in Sanggau Regency, PT Mohairson Pawan Khatulistiwa in Ketapang Regency, and PT Wana Subur Persada in Ketapang Regency. The inspection covered the readiness of facilities, infrastructure, personnel, and fire control systems owned by each company.
The supervision was carried out in an integrated manner by the Kalimantan Forestry Law Enforcement Office together with the West Kalimantan Provincial Environment and Forestry Service, the Sustainable Forest Management Office Region X Pontianak, and the Kalimantan Regional Forest Fire Control Office. Teams were deployed directly to company sites to inspect, among other things, lookout towers, canal blocks, water reservoirs and sources, fire control equipment, the readiness of company fire brigades, and early detection and response systems.
This measure is part of the Ministry of Forestry’s efforts to strengthen prevention before fires occur. Forestry permit holders are not only required to possess fire control documents and equipment but must also ensure that all systems are genuinely ready to detect and address potential fires at an early stage.
Director General of Forestry Law Enforcement Dwi Januanto Nugroho stressed that preparedness for forest and land fires is part of responsible forestry business governance. “Facing El Niño and the dry season, forest fire preparedness must be part of responsible forestry business governance. Fire prevention is not only about protecting forests but also about protecting communities from the impacts of smoke and ecological disasters, maintaining business certainty, and ensuring that legitimate investments are not disrupted by fire risks. Therefore, permit holders must be truly ready before fire appears, not only act once a fire has already occurred,” he said on Sunday (16/8).
Head of the Kalimantan Forestry Law Enforcement Office Leonardo Gultom emphasised that the supervision of the four companies also serves as a warning to all forestry permit holders to improve their preparedness for the fire-prone period. “What we are testing is not only the existence of facilities but whether the company’s fire control system actually works when needed. Lookout towers, water sources, canal blocks, equipment, and fire control brigades must be ready. This supervision also serves as a warning to all companies to take the protection of their areas seriously during the fire-prone period. Companies that fail to meet their obligations or do not comply with regulations may be subject to administrative sanctions. Do not wait for a fire to occur before making improvements,” he said.
The Ministry of Forestry places forest and land fire prevention as an important part of the policy of Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni, particularly in facing the dry season and the increased risk of fire. “Corporate compliance supervision, strengthening of early detection, personnel and facility preparedness, patrols, and collaboration between government, business, and the community continue to be strengthened so that fires can be prevented from the outset, before they develop into threats to forests, public health, economic activity, and public safety,” he concluded.