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A S I A P A C I F I C R E S O U R C E S I N T E R N A T I O N A L H O L D I N G S L I M I T E D

Riaufiber Forest Fire Management

Vision:

To minimize the risks of forest and land fires on assets and the environment through a

proactive forest fire management program that integrates the skills and capabilities of

cooperating stakeholders.

Brad Sanders Fire, Health & Safety Manager

APRILRiaufiber

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FIRE TRIANGLE

Three elements necessary for combustion (fire) to occur

HEAT

FUEL

OXYGENHE

AT

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A S I A P A C I F I C R E S O U R C E S I N T E R N A T I O N A L H O L D I N G S L I M I T E D

9 March 20051 J une 2005

Issues and Concerns Fires and transboundary/regional smoke/haze

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General Overview

APRILs No-Burn Practice

Forest Fire Management & Fire PreparednessResults and Challenges

Topics

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Overview ofAPRIL Riaufiber 250,000 ha fiber plantations divided into 10

administrative Fiber Estates covering an area of150 x 260 km

Dryland area 65%

Lowland area 35% Roads 4,200 km

Canals 3,000 km

2,000 meter paved airstrip

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Basic Elements of a Forest Fire Management

Organization1. An officially designated organization/agency responsible for theprotection of forest resources by preventing, detecting andsuppressing wildland fires within a specific land area.

2. Daily tactical detection and reporting of fires.

3. Well organized, equipped and trained fire crew(s).

4. Rapid response to a fire (Initial Attack).

5. Availability and use of proper firefighting and support equipment.

6. Cooperation between government agencies, institutions and communitieswhose assistance is needed in large, emergency fire situations.

7. Written cooperative agreements with adjoining fire organizations/agencies & communities.

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Program Components

1. No Burn Policy: Fiber plantation development only usesmechanical methods to prepare the land forplanting.

2. Fire Prevention & Community Based Fire Management,Community Awareness: brochures, Fire Danger Rating signs.

3. Wildland People, tools, procedures, training, communications

Firefighting transport equipment, and logistic support toCapability: sustainably and effectively respond to wildland fires.

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Need wood fiber as raw material for pulp &

paper

Do not want carbon mixed-in with chips

Woody biomass is source of long term soil

nutrients and protects water quality

Eliminate smoke/haze to protect air quality

Why No-Burn?

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Forest Fire ManagementOrganizational Capabilities

Operational Objectives

Fire Causes

Prevention and AwarenessWeather & Fire Danger

Hotspots & Fire DetectionFirefighter Training

Fire Preparedness & Initial Attack

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Wildland Fire Capabilities 50 fire management staff (Head Office + 10 Estates)

250+ initial response firefighters

49 Mark-3 water pumps (380 psi) 33 Waterous Floto HP water pumps (170 psi)

36 Mini-striker water pumps (85 psi)

37,000 meters synthetic hose 500+ nozzles & gated-wyes

13 pick-up trucks 4WD

1 Airboat 12 passengers 1 MD500ER helicopter + bambi-bucket (contract)

1 Air Tractor 602 (2,400-liter) water-bombing plane

Cooperation with Heavy Equipment contractors

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Operational Objectives1. Detection: All fires identified and reported before attaining

0.1 hectare in size.

2. Init ial Attack: Fire suppression will begin within 2 hours ofreceiving the fire detection report.

3. Containment: Fire growth will be contained within 48 hours ofinitial attack.

4. Size: Maximum fire size will be less than 10 hectares.

Performance Target

90% of all wi ldland fires will be less than or equal to 10 hectares

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Wildland Fire CausesRiaufiber

55%

20%

15%

5%5%

Community Land-clearing

Cigarettes

Cooking Fires

Arson

Other