Peatland management
Peatlands and Fire Prevention
Combining forest and land fire prevention and preparedness with peatland restoration, cross-village coordination, and field data.
Purpose
Maintain peatland water conditions and reduce forest and land fire risk. Support combines water-management infrastructure, zero-burning agriculture, and community preparedness.
Main activities
- Canal surveys and site-appropriate canal-block construction.
- Installation and use of the Fire Danger Rating System (FDRS).
- Training in zero-burning land management and fire prevention.
- Monitoring water levels, infrastructure condition, weather, and hotspots.
Locations and implementation
Activities include canal blocking and FDRS installation across Bengkalis and Siak, including Temiang, Pematang Duku, Pedekik, Tanjung Kuras, and Dayun. Zero-burning agriculture support also takes place in Penampi. Activities vary according to each location’s needs.
Results and monitoring
Monitoring covers canal-block and FDRS numbers and condition, peatland water levels, and community prevention activities. Estimated rewetting is labelled separately. Hotspots indicate the need for further checking and do not, by themselves, confirm a fire.