OPTIMIZING FOREST AND FORESTRY CONTROL EFFORTS: LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND URGENCY OF REGIONAL REGULATIONS IN CONTROLLING FOREST AND LAND FIRES

Forest and land fires (Karhutla) often occur in Indonesia, triggered by drought due to El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) or human activity. This research examines the arrangements for controlling forest and land fires in Indonesia and analyzes the basic problems in controlling forest and land fires and explores the urgency of forming related regional regulations. The research method uses a normative juridical approach through statutory and conceptual analysis. The results show basic problems, such as large areas of forest and land, lack of coordination between institutions, unclear management rights, and minimal community participation. The formation of regional regulations is very important to optimize forest and land fires control, because it can adapt strategies to local characteristics and support national policies.