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= Site characteristics =
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The '''Danau Sentarum–Betung Kerihun Corridor''' is a forested landscape in Kapuas Hulu District, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. It connects two important protected areas: [[Danau Sentarum National Park]], known for its swamp and peat forest, and [[Betung Kerihun National Park]], characterized by upland and hill forests. The corridor itself plays a crucial ecological role in ensuring connectivity between these parks for Northwest Bornean orangutans (''Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus''), enabling gene flow and long-range movement across different habitat types. The combined area offers a range of elevation (mostly 0–500 m), slope gradients, and riverine features that support diverse vegetation, making it a suitable habitat for orangutans in various ecological zones (Prayogo et al. 2014).
The '''Danau Sentarum–Betung Kerihun Corridor''' is a forested landscape in Kapuas Hulu District, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. It connects two important protected areas: [[Danau Sentarum National Park]], known for its swamp and peat forest, and [[Betung Kerihun National Park]], characterized by upland and hill forests. The corridor itself plays a crucial ecological role in ensuring connectivity between these parks for Northwest Bornean orangutans (''Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus''), enabling gene flow and long-range movement across different habitat types. The combined area offers a range of elevation (mostly 0–500 m), slope gradients, and riverine features that support diverse vegetation, making it a suitable habitat for orangutans in various ecological zones ([[#R00438|Prayogo et al. 2014]]).


'''Table 1. Basic site information for Danau Sentarum-Betung Kerihun Corridor'''
'''Table 1. Basic site information for Danau Sentarum-Betung Kerihun Corridor'''
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|1.1 Residential areas
|1.1 Residential areas
|Present (unknown severity)
|Present (unknown severity)
|Orangutans were reportedly seldom present within 0–3,000 meters of villages, and this is due to their closeness to human settlements (Prayogo et al. 2014).
|Orangutans were reportedly seldom present within 0–3,000 meters of villages, and this is due to their closeness to human settlements ([[#R00438|Prayogo et al. 2014]]).
|Ongoing (2014)
|Ongoing (2014)
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|2.1 Annual & perennial non-timber crops
|2.1 Annual & perennial non-timber crops
|Present (unknown severity)
|Present (unknown severity)
|Certain ares of the site have been converted into agricultural plantations (Prayogo et al. 2014).
|Certain ares of the site have been converted into agricultural plantations ([[#R00438|Prayogo et al. 2014]]).
|Ongoing (2014)
|Ongoing (2014)
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|4.1 Roads & railroads
|4.1 Roads & railroads
|Present (unknown severity)
|Present (unknown severity)
|The presence of road development has been reported, with roads hindering orangutan movement and being linked to illegal logging, noise pollution, and the conversion of forests along their edges (Prayogo et al. 2014).
|The presence of road development has been reported, with roads hindering orangutan movement and being linked to illegal logging, noise pollution, and the conversion of forests along their edges ([[#R00438|Prayogo et al. 2014]]).
|Ongoing (2014)
|Ongoing (2014)
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|5.3 Logging & wood harvesting
|5.3 Logging & wood harvesting
|Present (unknown severity)
|Present (unknown severity)
|In some forest areas within the site, illegal logging has been reported, leading to major habitat changes that drove orangutans away due to reduced size, degraded quality, and disrupted movement paths (Prayogo et al. 2014).
|In some forest areas within the site, illegal logging has been reported, leading to major habitat changes that drove orangutans away due to reduced size, degraded quality, and disrupted movement paths ([[#R00438|Prayogo et al. 2014]]).
|Ongoing (2014)
|Ongoing (2014)
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|4 Education & awareness
|4 Education & awareness
|Other
|Other
|Community outreach and capacity building (Sherman et al. 2022).
|Community outreach and capacity building ([[#R00439|Sherman et al. 2022]]).
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|2011-Ongoing (2022)
|2011-Ongoing (2022)
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|5 Protection & restoration
|5 Protection & restoration
|Other
|Other
|Habitat management activities were reported to be present (Sherman et al. 2022).
|Habitat management activities were reported to be present ([[#R00439|Sherman et al. 2022]]).
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|2011-Ongoing (2022)
|2011-Ongoing (2022)
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= References =
= References =


Prayogo, H., Thohari, A. M., Solihin, D. D., Prasetyo, L. B., & Sugardjito, J. (2014). Habitat suitability modeling of Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus) in Betung Kerihun National Park, Danau Sentarum and corridor, West Kalimantan. Jurnal Manajemen Hutan Tropika (Journal of Tropical Forest Management), 20(2), 112–120. https://doi.org/10.7226/jtfm.20.2.112 <br>
<span id="R00438"></span>Prayogo, H., Thohari, A. M., Solihin, D. D., Prasetyo, L. B., & Sugardjito, J. (2014). Habitat Suitability Modeling of Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus) in Betung Kerihun National Park, Danau Sentarum and Corridor, West Kalimantan. ''Jurnal Manajemen Hutan Tropika (Journal of Tropical Forest Management)'', 20(2), 112-120. [https://doi.org/10.7226/jtfm.20.2.112 doi:10.7226/jtfm.20.2.112]


Sherman, J., Voigt, M., Ancrenaz, M., Wich, S. A., Qomariah, I. N., Lyman, E., Massingham, E., & Meijaard, E. (2022). Orangutan killing and trade in Indonesia: Wildlife crime, enforcement, and deterrence patterns. Biological Conservation, 276, 109744. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2022.109744 <br>
<span id="R00439"></span>Sherman, J., Voigt, M., Ancrenaz, M., Wich, S. A., Qomariah, I. N., Lyman, E., …, & Meijaard, E. (2022). Orangutan killing and trade in Indonesia: Wildlife crime, enforcement, and deterrence patterns. ''Biological Conservation'', 276, 109744. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2022.109744 doi:10.1016/j.biocon.2022.109744]






'''Page created by: '''Aime Mizero''' Date:''' 2025-06-02
'''Page created by: '''Aime Mizero''' Date:''' 2025-06-02

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Summary

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  • Northwest Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus) are present in Danau Sentarum-Betung Kerihun Corridor.
  • The orangutan population size is unknown.
  • The orangutan population trend is unknown.
  • The total site area is 9,439.75 km².
  • The main reported threats are illegal logging, road development, and land clearing for agriculture plantations.
  • The main conservation activities have focused on raising awareness in the community and restoring habitats.

Site characteristics

The Danau Sentarum–Betung Kerihun Corridor is a forested landscape in Kapuas Hulu District, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. It connects two important protected areas: Danau Sentarum National Park, known for its swamp and peat forest, and Betung Kerihun National Park, characterized by upland and hill forests. The corridor itself plays a crucial ecological role in ensuring connectivity between these parks for Northwest Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus), enabling gene flow and long-range movement across different habitat types. The combined area offers a range of elevation (mostly 0–500 m), slope gradients, and riverine features that support diverse vegetation, making it a suitable habitat for orangutans in various ecological zones (Prayogo et al. 2014).

Table 1. Basic site information for Danau Sentarum-Betung Kerihun Corridor

Species Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus
Area 9,439.75 km²
Coordinates Lat: 1.026443 , Lon: 112.748353
Type of site Non-protected area (Mixed use conservation activity area)
Habitat types Subtropical/tropical moist lowland forest
Type of governance

Types of sites Governance types Habitat types

Ape status

Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Danau Sentarum-Betung Kerihun Corridor

Species Year Occurrence Encounter or vistation rate (nests/km; ind/day) Density estimate [ind./ km²] (95% CI) Abundance estimate (95% CI) Survey area Sampling method Analytical framework Source Comments A.P.E.S. database ID
Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus

Sampling methods Analytical frameworks

Threats

Table 3. Threats to apes reported for Danau Sentarum-Betung Kerihun Corridor

Category Specific threats Threat level Description Year of threat
1 Residential & commercial development 1.1 Residential areas Present (unknown severity) Orangutans were reportedly seldom present within 0–3,000 meters of villages, and this is due to their closeness to human settlements (Prayogo et al. 2014). Ongoing (2014)
2 Agriculture & aquaculture 2.1 Annual & perennial non-timber crops Present (unknown severity) Certain ares of the site have been converted into agricultural plantations (Prayogo et al. 2014). Ongoing (2014)
4 Transportation & service corridors 4.1 Roads & railroads Present (unknown severity) The presence of road development has been reported, with roads hindering orangutan movement and being linked to illegal logging, noise pollution, and the conversion of forests along their edges (Prayogo et al. 2014). Ongoing (2014)
5 Biological resource use 5.3 Logging & wood harvesting Present (unknown severity) In some forest areas within the site, illegal logging has been reported, leading to major habitat changes that drove orangutans away due to reduced size, degraded quality, and disrupted movement paths (Prayogo et al. 2014). Ongoing (2014)

Threats

Conservation activities

Table 4. Conservation activities reported for Danau Sentarum-Betung Kerihun Corridor

Category Specific activity Description Implementing organization(s) Year of activity
4 Education & awareness Other Community outreach and capacity building (Sherman et al. 2022). 2011-Ongoing (2022)
5 Protection & restoration Other Habitat management activities were reported to be present (Sherman et al. 2022). 2011-Ongoing (2022)

Conservation activities

Challenges

Enablers

Research activities

Documented behaviours

Exposure to climate change impacts

External links

References

Prayogo, H., Thohari, A. M., Solihin, D. D., Prasetyo, L. B., & Sugardjito, J. (2014). Habitat Suitability Modeling of Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus) in Betung Kerihun National Park, Danau Sentarum and Corridor, West Kalimantan. Jurnal Manajemen Hutan Tropika (Journal of Tropical Forest Management), 20(2), 112-120. doi:10.7226/jtfm.20.2.112

Sherman, J., Voigt, M., Ancrenaz, M., Wich, S. A., Qomariah, I. N., Lyman, E., …, & Meijaard, E. (2022). Orangutan killing and trade in Indonesia: Wildlife crime, enforcement, and deterrence patterns. Biological Conservation, 276, 109744. doi:10.1016/j.biocon.2022.109744


Page created by: Aime Mizero Date: 2025-06-02