Abstract
Forest and peat land fires in OKI District still occur though local government have tried some efforts to control them. This study aims to evaluate the mitigation efforts that have been carried out by examining the triggering factors for peat fires in OKI Regency and how the existing efforts currently being carried out by related parties. This study was conducted through literature study and field surveys to describe facts and evaluate them based on literature review. This study showed that the causes of forest and peatland fires in this area were mainly due to massive land conversion, unsustainable of land clearing techniques, and also triggered by drought phenomenon. It was necessary to optimize efforts to prevent fires through the development of an early warning system that could reach all stakeholders. In addition, community-based peat restoration programs should be continuously implemented and could reach more areas. Furthermore, increasing corporate responsibility in preventing forest and land fires on concession was pivotal through collaboration with local communities and comprehensive strategies. By establishing communities concerned with forest and land fires, company facilitated them in preventing potential fire hazards, as well as provided education and training in environmentally friendly agricultural techniques.
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