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
The Forests Dialogue (TFD), in collaboration with The Program on Forests (PROFOR) at the World Bank, has released a new report as part of its Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) initiative.
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.