ACEH TENGAH | INDATANEWS.COM - The Aceh Tengah Police, under the Aceh Regional Police (Polda Aceh), have stepped up integrated patrols and public awareness campaigns to prevent forest and land fires during the ongoing dry season.
Aceh Tengah Police Chief AKBP Muhamad Taufiq, through Public Relations Head Iptu Rasimin, stated that preventive measures are being carried out continuously across all levels of the police structure, from the district command to sector units.
"These patrols and educational campaigns are conducted regularly and sustainably to ensure early detection and prevention of forest and land fires, especially during the dry season when the risk is significantly higher," Iptu Rasimin explained.
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Farmers and Plantation Workers Targeted in Awareness CampaignOfficers have been deployed directly to high-risk areas to engage with farmers and plantation workers. They strongly emphasize the importance of avoiding land burning as a method of clearing agricultural fields.
In addition, police officers are promoting safer and more environmentally friendly land management practices to help preserve natural resources in the long term.
AWARENESS WITH BANNERS: Police also use information banners to educate the public on preventing forest and land fires. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
Legal Consequences and Community Role Emphasized
As part of a balanced preventive and educational approach, authorities also remind the public about the legal consequences of illegal land and forest burning. The regulations include Law No. 41/1999 on Forestry, Law No. 18/2004 on Plantations, and Law No. 32/2009 on Environmental Protection and Management.
Iptu Rasimin stressed that the success of wildfire prevention depends heavily on community participation.
"We hope that through continuous patrols and awareness efforts, public understanding will improve and forest fires can be prevented early," he said.
He also underlined that strong cooperation between police and the community is essential to protect the environment and minimize the risk of smoke disasters in Aceh Tengah. (IDNC)
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