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Community Conduct and Its Influence on Forest Fires in the Sebangau Watershed: Spatial Analysis Utilizing Remote Sensing and Community Observation Perkasa, Petrisly; Aguswan, Yusuf; Syam’ani; Debora; Sitinjak, Tarita Aprilani; Purnawan, Eldy Indra; Ovany, Riska
Journal of Geoscience, Engineering, Environment, and Technology Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): JGEET Vol 11 No 01 : March (2026)
Publisher : UIR PRESS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25299/jgeet.2026.11.1.22348

Abstract

The frequent forest fires along the Sebangau River in Central Kalimantan, particularly during the dry season, have emerged as a significant environmental issue, driven by human activities such as the burning of wild pandanus on the riverbanks to facilitate the deployment of fishing equipment. This study examines the correlation between community behavior, particularly among fishermen, and the occurrence of forest fires in the Sebangau watershed, while also investigating the causes of these fires. The research methodology employs a combined approach, using remote sensing analysis (MODIS) to map forest fire patterns spatially, alongside observations from local groups to gather qualitative data on land-burning practices. The study's findings indicated that forest fires along the Sebangau River were predominantly caused by fishermen burning wild pandanus, often leading to uncontrolled spread. The El Niño phenomenon exacerbates drought conditions that instigate fires. This study underscores the significance of a community-oriented strategy for forest fire mitigation and the necessity of sustainable management practices that foster collaboration between governmental entities and communities to reduce the likelihood of future forest fires.
Co-Authors Adi Jaya Adi Wiratno, Adi Aldi Wira Prajoga Ambia Rio Suwanda Andie Antonio Jonay Jovani Sancho Antonius Triadi Apriadi, Hengky Arianto Berkat Pisi Berkat Yuda Cassiophea, Lola Danar A.W Gautama David Pratama Putra Davit Purwodesrantau Debora Debora Debora Dermawati Sihite Eka Nur Taufik Eldy Indra Purnawan Eldy Indra Purnawan Firdaus Firdaus Fortona, Nicky Gagas Wira Syahputra Galfri Siswandi Galfri Siswandi, Galfri Gautama, Danar Ariangga Windra Glen Wildodo Glen Wildodo Gumiri, Sulmin Gunarjo Suryanto Budi Hanafi, Nanang Hari Prakasa Hariani, Yusdi Hartako, Henra Hendrowanto Nibel Inga Torang Jany Tri Raharjo Jaya, Harie Setiyadi Jemi, Renhart Kurniawati, Mega Laksono Trisnantoro Lola Cassiophea Lusia Widiastuti Mantana, Handri Mega Kurniawati Missesa Muhammad Adam Malik Muhammad Hudan Rahmat Natalina Asi Nathanael Nathanael Nathanael Nathanael Yanuar Kristianto Ni Putu Diah Agustin Permanasuri Ni Putu Diah Agustin Permanasuri Nika Safitri Nor Hikmah Wati Nugroho, Septian Aji Partawijaya, Daniel Permana, Indrawan Permanasuri, Ni Putu Diah Agustin Pijai Pijai Pitro Prasatya Aji Santoso Prayoga, Aldi Wira Purnawan, Eldy Indra Renhart Jemi Revianti Coenraad Rido, Rido Rifo Fachrezzy Rina Septiani, Rina Rinto Alexandro Riska Ovany Ruli Meiliawati Ruslan Ruslan Ruslan Ruthena, Yuli Sabrina Valent Casey Bintang Salampak Dohong Samuel Layang Septian Adji Nugroho Septian Adji Nugroho Shodiqin, Muhammad Ali Siahaan, Airways Parlindungan Sigin, Wiratno Y Singgih Hartanto Singgih Hartanto Sitinjak, Tarita Aprilani Slamet Winaryo Sri Nadila Amriyana Sri Wahyuni Sukardi Sukardi Supriadi, Benong Susi, Theresia Sutrisno, Herwin Syam’ani Tari Budayanti Usop Tarita Aprilani Sitinjak Topan Eka Putra Trissan, Ardi Hosea Trissan, Whendy Tuah Untung Darung Usop, Tari Budayanti Verianto Noventri Vontas Alfenny Nahan Wahyudi Wahyudi Welrenot Sinaga Whendy Trissan Wiratno Wiratno Y Sigin Wiyogo Wiyogo Wiyogo Yesser Priono Yoshua Paskaputra Yusuf Aguswan Zafrullah Damanik