Ecotourism for Orangutan Conservation
Punggualas is home to a research center for the Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) that was established by WWF in cooperation with the Management Center of Sebangau National Park (BTNS) in 2008. This research center plays a crucial part in the conservation of the 6,000-9,000 wild orangutans living in Sebangau. The establishment of the National Park and subsequently this research center within it is part of the journey towards collaborative conservation. In this endeavor, the biggest challenge is seeking participation from the local people – who used to cut down trees – but are now partners in protecting the forest. WWF and BTNS apply an empowerment-based conservation approach by conducting regular outreach programs for village leaders and local people aimed at enhancing their understanding of the value of conservation.
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Ecotourism for Orangutan Conservation
Author(s):
Jelfi
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USAID LESTARI
Publication Date: 2020
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Punggualas is home to a research center for the Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) that was established by WWF in cooperation with the Management Center of Sebangau National Park (BTNS) in 2008. This research center plays a crucial part in the conservation of the 6,000-9,000 wild orangutans living in Sebangau. The establishment of the National Park and subsequently this research center within it is part of the journey towards collaborative conservation. In this endeavor, the biggest challenge is seeking participation from the local people – who used to cut down trees – but are now partners in protecting the forest. WWF and BTNS apply an empowerment-based conservation approach by conducting regular outreach programs for village leaders and local people aimed at enhancing their understanding of the value of conservation.
