Turning Fire-Prone Areas Into Tourist Destinations
Nearly every year, the risk of fires is high on Mount Ciremai, located 3,078 meters above sea level in Kuningan regency, West Java, when the dry season arrives. However, locals, together with Gunung Ciremai National Park, have reversed the condition.
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Musa cuts ilalang and other grass to make a firebreak in Pejaten Block, Kaduela Village, Pasawahan District, Kuningan Regency, West Java, Monday (23/7/2018). The firebreak is designed to prevent the spread of forest fires at the foot of Mount Ciremai. A divider is formed to prevent fires from spreading.
Nearly every year, the risk of fires is high on Mount Ciremai, located 3,078 meters above sea level in Kuningan regency, West Java, when the dry season arrives. However, locals, together with Gunung Ciremai National Park, have reversed the condition. Fire-prone areas have been turned into charming tourist destinations.
Under the scorching heat of the sun, Musa, 50, cleared ilalang and other grass in the Pejaten block, Kaduela Village, Pasawahan district, Kuningan regency, Monday (23/7/2018) afternoon.