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* The main reported threats are forest fires, land clearing, and human wildlife conflict. | * The main reported threats are forest fires, land clearing, and human wildlife conflict. | ||
* The main conservation activities have focused on awareness raising, educating the community, rehabilitating natural habitats, and mitigating human wildlife conflicts. | * The main conservation activities have focused on awareness raising, educating the community, rehabilitating natural habitats, and mitigating human wildlife conflicts. | ||
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|2.1 Annual & perennial non-timber crops | |2.1 Annual & perennial non-timber crops | ||
|Present (unknown severity) | |Present (unknown severity) | ||
|In 2014, land was cleared for agricultural plantations (International Animal Rescue 2024). | |In 2014, land was cleared for agricultural plantations ([[#R00716|International Animal Rescue 2024]]). | ||
|2014 | |2014 | ||
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|5 Biological resource use | |||
|5.1.5 Persecution/human wildlife conflict | |||
|Present (unknown severity) | |||
|Human wildlife conflict reported, but details are unknown ([[#R00717|Sherman et al. 2022]]). | |||
|Ongoing (2022) | |||
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|7 Natural system modifications | |7 Natural system modifications | ||
|7.1 Fire & fire suppression | |7.1 Fire & fire suppression | ||
|Present (unknown severity) | |Present (unknown severity) | ||
|In 2014, forest fires were reported in the site (International Animal Rescue 2024). | |In 2014, forest fires were reported in the site ([[#R00716|International Animal Rescue 2024]]). | ||
|2014 | |2014 | ||
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|5 Protection & restoration | |5 Protection & restoration | ||
|5.2 Legally protect ape habitat | |5.2 Legally protect ape habitat | ||
|Gunung Tarak Protected Forest has held protected area status since 1998 (Sherman et al. 2022). | |Gunung Tarak Protected Forest has held protected area status since 1998 ([[#R00717|Sherman et al. 2022]]). | ||
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|1998-Ongoing (2022) | |1998-Ongoing (2022) | ||
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|5 Protection & restoration | |5 Protection & restoration | ||
|5.6 Habitat restoration | |5.6 Habitat restoration | ||
|The International Animal Rescue team, in collaboration with Gunung Palung National Park and Unity Forest Management, has undertaken habitat restoration efforts in the Gunung Tarak Protected Forest. These activities include reforestation aimed at revitalizing the natural ecosystems and biodiversity lost due to forest fires and land clearing in 2014 (Sherman et al. 2022, International Animal Rescue 2024). | |The International Animal Rescue team, in collaboration with Gunung Palung National Park and Unity Forest Management, has undertaken habitat restoration efforts in the Gunung Tarak Protected Forest. These activities include reforestation aimed at revitalizing the natural ecosystems and biodiversity lost due to forest fires and land clearing in 2014 ([[#R00717|Sherman et al. 2022]], [[#R00716|International Animal Rescue 2024]]). | ||
|International Animal Rescue, Gunung Palung National Park, Unity Forest Management | |International Animal Rescue, Gunung Palung National Park, Unity Forest Management | ||
|2022-Ongoing (2024) | |2022-Ongoing (2024) | ||
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|2 Counter-wildlife crime | |2 Counter-wildlife crime | ||
|Other | |Other | ||
|Mitigation of human wildlife conflict activities were reported, but details are unknown (Sherman et al. 2022). | |Mitigation of human wildlife conflict activities were reported, but details are unknown ([[#R00717|Sherman et al. 2022]]). | ||
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|Ongoing (2022) | |Ongoing (2022) | ||
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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 ([[#R00717|Sherman et al. 2022]]). | ||
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|Ongoing (2022) | |Ongoing (2022) | ||
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= References = | = References = | ||
<span id="R00716"></span>International Animal Rescue. (2024, April 23). Our team carries out reforestation activities in Gunung Tarak Forest in celebration of Earth Day. https://www.internationalanimalrescue.org/news/our-team-carries-out-reforestation-activities-gunung-tarak-forest-celebration-earth-day [https://web.archive.org/web/20191214023905/https://www.internationalanimalrescue.org/news/our-team-carries-out-reforestation-activities-gunung-tarak-forest-celebration-earth-day link] | |||
International Animal Rescue. (2024, April 23). Our team carries out reforestation activities in Gunung Tarak Forest in celebration of Earth Day. https://www.internationalanimalrescue.org/news/our-team-carries-out-reforestation-activities-gunung-tarak-forest-celebration-earth-day | |||
<span id="R00717"></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] | |||
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Summary
- Southwest Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii) are present in Gunung Tarak Protected Forest.
- The orangutan population size is unknown.
- The orangutan population trend is unknown.
- The total site area is 240 km².
- The main reported threats are forest fires, land clearing, and human wildlife conflict.
- The main conservation activities have focused on awareness raising, educating the community, rehabilitating natural habitats, and mitigating human wildlife conflicts.
Site characteristics
Table 1. Basic site information for Gunung Tarak Protected Forest
| Species | Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii |
| Area | 240 km² |
| Coordinates | Lat: -0.947856 , Lon: 110.025818 |
| Type of site | Protected area (Protection Forest) |
| Habitat types | Subtropical/tropical moist lowland forest |
| Type of governance | Governance by government |
Types of sites Governance types Habitat types
Ape status
Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Gunung Tarak Protected Forest
| 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 wurmbii |
Sampling methods Analytical frameworks
Threats
Table 3. Threats to apes reported for Gunung Tarak Protected Forest
| Category | Specific threats | Threat level | Description | Year of threat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Agriculture & aquaculture | 2.1 Annual & perennial non-timber crops | Present (unknown severity) | In 2014, land was cleared for agricultural plantations (International Animal Rescue 2024). | 2014 |
| 5 Biological resource use | 5.1.5 Persecution/human wildlife conflict | Present (unknown severity) | Human wildlife conflict reported, but details are unknown (Sherman et al. 2022). | Ongoing (2022) |
| 7 Natural system modifications | 7.1 Fire & fire suppression | Present (unknown severity) | In 2014, forest fires were reported in the site (International Animal Rescue 2024). | 2014 |
Conservation activities
Table 4. Conservation activities reported for Gunung Tarak Protected Forest
| Category | Specific activity | Description | Implementing organization(s) | Year of activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Protection & restoration | 5.2 Legally protect ape habitat | Gunung Tarak Protected Forest has held protected area status since 1998 (Sherman et al. 2022). | 1998-Ongoing (2022) | |
| 5 Protection & restoration | 5.6 Habitat restoration | The International Animal Rescue team, in collaboration with Gunung Palung National Park and Unity Forest Management, has undertaken habitat restoration efforts in the Gunung Tarak Protected Forest. These activities include reforestation aimed at revitalizing the natural ecosystems and biodiversity lost due to forest fires and land clearing in 2014 (Sherman et al. 2022, International Animal Rescue 2024). | International Animal Rescue, Gunung Palung National Park, Unity Forest Management | 2022-Ongoing (2024) |
| 2 Counter-wildlife crime | Other | Mitigation of human wildlife conflict activities were reported, but details are unknown (Sherman et al. 2022). | Ongoing (2022) | |
| 4 Education & awareness | Other | Community outreach and capacity building (Sherman et al. 2022). | Ongoing (2022) |
Challenges
Enablers
Research activities
Documented behaviours
Exposure to climate change impacts
External links
References
International Animal Rescue. (2024, April 23). Our team carries out reforestation activities in Gunung Tarak Forest in celebration of Earth Day. https://www.internationalanimalrescue.org/news/our-team-carries-out-reforestation-activities-gunung-tarak-forest-celebration-earth-day link
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: 2025-06-04