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    Riaufiber Forest Fire Management aims to minimize forest fire risks through a proactive program integrating stakeholder skills. The organization manages 250,000 hectares of plantations divided into 10 estates. Its no-burn policy uses mechanical preparation instead of fires. The fire management program includes prevention education, a wildfire fighting capability of over 50 staff and specialized equipment, and operational objectives of early detection and containment of fires under 10 hectares in size. Major causes of fires are community land clearing, cigarettes, cooking fires, and arson.

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    Riaufiber Forest Fire Management aims to minimize forest fire risks through a proactive program integrating stakeholder skills. The organization manages 250,000 hectares of plantations divided into 10 estates. Its no-burn policy uses mechanical preparation instead of fires. The fire management program includes prevention education, a wildfire fighting capability of over 50 staff and specialized equipment, and operational objectives of early detection and containment of fires under 10 hectares in size. Major causes of fires are community land clearing, cigarettes, cooking fires, and arson.

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    Riaufiber Forest Fire Management aims to minimize forest fire risks through a proactive program integrating stakeholder skills. The organization manages 250,000 hectares of plantations divided into 10 estates. Its no-burn policy uses mechanical preparation instead of fires. The fire management program includes prevention education, a wildfire fighting capability of over 50 staff and specialized equipment, and operational objectives of early detection and containment of fires under 10 hectares in size. Major causes of fires are community land clearing, cigarettes, cooking fires, and arson.

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    Riaufiber Forest Fire Management aims to minimize forest fire risks through a proactive program integrating stakeholder skills. The organization manages 250,000 hectares of plantations divided into 10 estates. Its no-burn policy uses mechanical preparation instead of fires. The fire management program includes prevention education, a wildfire fighting capability of over 50 staff and specialized equipment, and operational objectives of early detection and containment of fires under 10 hectares in size. Major causes of fires are community land clearing, cigarettes, cooking fires, and arson.

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    Riaufiber Forest Fire Management

    Vision:
    “To minimize the risks of forest and land fires on assets and the environment through a
    proactive forest fire management program that integrates the skills and capabilities of
    cooperating stakeholders.”

    Brad Sanders – Fire, Health & Safety Manager


    APRIL Riaufiber

    ASIA PACIFIC RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED


    FIRE TRIANGLE

    OX
    AT

    YG
    HE

    HEAT

    EN
    FUEL
    Three elements necessary for combustion (fire) to occur
    Issues and Concerns
    • Fires and transboundary/regional smoke/haze

    1 June 2005 9 March 2005


    ASIA PACIFIC RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Topics

    General Overview
    APRIL’s “No-Burn” Practice
    Forest Fire Management & Fire Preparedness
    Results and Challenges

    ASIA PACIFIC RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED


    Overview of APRIL Riaufiber
    • 250,000 ha fiber plantations divided into 10
    administrative Fiber Estates covering an area of
    150 x 260 km
    • Dryland area 65%
    • Lowland area 35%
    • Roads 4,200 km
    • Canals 3,000 km
    • 2,000 meter paved airstrip

    ASIA PACIFIC RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED


    Basic Elements of a Forest Fire Management
    Organization
    1. An officially designated organization/agency responsible for the
    protection of forest resources by preventing, detecting and
    suppressing wildland fires within a specific land area.
    2. Daily tactical detection and reporting of fires.

    3. Well organized, equipped and trained fire crew(s).

    4. Rapid response to a fire (Initial Attack).

    5. Availability and use of proper firefighting and support equipment.

    6. Cooperation between government agencies, institutions and communities


    whose assistance is needed in large, emergency fire situations.

    7. Written cooperative agreements with adjoining fire organizations/


    agencies & communities.
    Program Components

    1. No Burn Policy: Fiber plantation development only uses


    mechanical methods to prepare the land for
    planting.

    2. Fire Prevention & Community Based Fire Management,


    Community Awareness: brochures, Fire Danger Rating signs.

    3. Wildland People, tools, procedures, training, communications


    Firefighting transport equipment, and logistic support to
    Capability: sustainably and effectively respond to wildland fires.

    ASIA PACIFIC RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED


    Why “No-Burn”?
    • Need wood fiber as raw material for pulp &
    paper

    • Do not want carbon mixed-in with chips

    • Woody biomass is source of long term soil


    nutrients and protects water quality

    • Eliminate smoke/haze to protect air quality

    ASIA PACIFIC RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED


    Forest Fire Management
    Organizational Capabilities
    Operational Objectives
    Fire Causes
    Prevention and Awareness
    Weather & Fire Danger
    “Hotspots” & Fire Detection
    Firefighter Training
    Fire Preparedness & Initial Attack

    ASIA PACIFIC RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED


    Wildland Fire Capabilities
    • 50 fire management staff (Head Office + 10 Estates)
    • 250+ initial response firefighters
    • 49 Mark-3 water pumps (380 psi)
    • 33 Waterous Floto HP water pumps (170 psi)
    • 36 Mini-striker water pumps (85 psi)
    • 37,000 meters synthetic hose
    • 500+ nozzles & gated-wyes
    • 13 pick-up trucks 4WD
    • 1 Airboat – 12 passengers
    • 1 MD500ER helicopter + bambi-bucket (contract)
    • 1 Air Tractor 602 (2,400-liter) water-bombing plane
    • Cooperation with Heavy Equipment contractors
    ASIA PACIFIC RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Operational Objectives
    1. Detection: All fires identified and reported before attaining
    0.1 hectare in size.

    2. Initial Attack: Fire suppression will begin within 2 hours of


    receiving the fire detection report.

    3. Containment: Fire growth will be contained within 48 hours of


    initial attack.

    4. Size: Maximum fire size will be less than 10 hectares.

    Performance Target

    “90% of all wildland fires will be less than or equal to 10 hectares”

    ASIA PACIFIC RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED


    Wildland Fire Causes
    Riaufiber

    5%
    5%
    Community Land-
    clearing
    15%
    Cigarettes

    Cooking Fires
    55%
    Arson

    20% Other

    ASIA PACIFIC RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED

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