Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- A forestry law expert has called for reviewing Indonesia's land-burning rules and enforcing the law objectively, saying fire prevention must account for ignition sources and the responsibilities of those involved.

Speaking in Jakarta on Sunday (Oct.18), Sadino said the review should cover regulations, supervision and community support to improve prevention efforts by Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

Sadino said supervision remained challenging because forests were still accessible, urging authorities to balance land-burning prohibitions with local communities' livelihood needs.

"Local governments, districts, villages and businesses must provide economic support and alternative land...