Strengthening Wildfire Prevention, PT Mayawana Persada Imposes Immediate Dismissal for Land Burning
PT Mayawana Persada strictly enforces a zero-tolerance standard operating procedure (SOP) against land burning across its concession areas. The management imposes immediate termination of employment for any personnel verified to have engaged in slash-and-burn practices, underscoring its commitment to wildfire prevention and ecosystem preservation. (Adapted from Tribun Pontianak, September 2, 2026, page 9)
PONTIANAK — In a decisive push to prevent forest and land fires across West Kalimantan, industrial plantation forestry company PT Mayawana Persada has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on land clearing through fire.
Speaking during a media briefing at El Luna Cafe & Sports in Pontianak on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Director of PT Mayawana Persada, Iwan Budiman, emphasized that fire management is non-negotiable within company operations. Employees who violate this directive face immediate dismissal.
"For us, burning land is strictly prohibited. The SOP is clear: if an employee starts a fire, the penalty is direct termination. There are no warning letters," Iwan said.
Safeguarding Plantations from Operational Setbacks
Beyond regulatory obligations, Iwan pointed out that slash-and-burn clearing brings severe operational disadvantages to commercial forestry. Burned soil frequently accelerates the growth of wild weeds and invasive vegetation, which directly competes with the company's primary commercial crops: acacia and eucalyptus.
"For an industrial plantation, fire simply encourages aggressive weeds, requiring significantly more labor and maintenance costs. Above all else, the environmental damage remains our chief concern," Iwan explained.
Because fire damages soil structure and compromises plantation cycles, rigorous prevention forms a critical pillar of daily concession oversight.
Active Stewardship Against Regional Wildfire Risks
The firm policy arrives as dry weather conditions across West Kalimantan elevate the risks of regional wildfires (karhutla). Rather than relying solely on post-ignition firefighting, PT Mayawana Persada focuses on preventative operational discipline across its entire workforce.
By holding all personnel accountable under strict disciplinary measures, the company underscores that wildfire prevention is a mandatory, shared responsibility essential to maintaining both long-term enterprise viability and environmental integrity.
FAQ
What disciplinary action applies to PT Mayawana Persada employees who clear land with fire?
Any employee verified to have engaged in land burning within the company's concession areas is subject to immediate termination of employment without prior warnings.
Why is land burning detrimental to PT Mayawana Persada's forestry operations?
In addition to escalating wildfire risks and degrading ecosystems, burning triggers rapid weed and underbrush infestation that hinders commercial acacia and eucalyptus cultivation, driving up maintenance demands and operational expenses.
