Abstract

Evi Feronika Elbaar, Mayang Meilantina

The enhancement of women role to prevent the dangers of forest and land fires in Kereng Bangkirai Urban village Sebangau Sub district Palangka Raya City has the aim to identify the efforts of forest and land fire hazards prevention that prioritize the role and involvement of women as well as local wisdom. This activity is carried out by prioritizing participatory methods and approaches. Data collection and the process of identifying the roles and involvement of women and local wisdom are carried out through focus group discussions (focus group discussion, FGD) to mothers and women in the Kereng Bangkirai Urban village. In addition, in-depth interviews were conducted (indepth interview) to several selected key figures and informants based on the researcher's judgment. The findings result show that the role of women is directly or indirectly to prevent the dangers of forest and land fires. The direct role of women is to ensure that the fire is really burning before they leave the location. The indirect role of women in preventing forest and land fires by informing, reminding, communicating about the causes and dangers of forest and land fires to families, including their husbands, children, nieces and community members. The developed module for the forest and land fire hazards prevention are the identification of areas that prone to forest and land fires; Participatory mapping of areas that prone to forest and land fires; Early detection, and the making of artesian wells and water retention basin. These preventive measures are recommended to be campaigned and socialized by involving religious and community leaders.