Contributions from the field staff, local community members and other stakeholders on the ground
Regular river maintenance is necessary to protect biodiversity, facilitate natural drainage and support local livelihoods The first step for each intervention is to consult with communities who may be affected to explain the plans and
Wildfire and Mitigation Specialist from Australia, Robert Webb spent time with APRIL’s Kerinci Fire Fighting Team, the community at Desa (village) Sering, and non-governmental organization ( NGO ) to learn more about wildfire prevention and
Robert Webb, Wildfire Suppression and Mitigation Specialist from the Natural Asset Protection Agency (NAPA), visited APRIL’s Fire Suppression team in Riau to observe and assess fire suppression activities in the region. This is his account of
As concern mounts over the health risks of haze to the communities in Sumatra, APRIL Group, through its operations unit PT. Riau Andalan Pulp & Paper (RAPP), established free health clinics in five Riau regencies
A Strategy of Preparedness, Quick Response and Prevention
Focuses on Prevention with Local Community The APRIL fire suppression teams have been very active and successful in containing illegal fires near our concessions in Riau, all of which are reported to the local police.
