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Summary
- Southwest Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii) are present in Kawasan Ekosistem Esensial Ketapang.
- The orangutan population size is unknown.
- The orangutan population trend is unknown.
- The total site area is 12 km².
- The major threats reported are illegal mining activities and human wildlife conflicts.
- The main conservation activities have focused on educating the community, rehabilitating natural habitats, and mitigating human wildlife conflicts.
Site characteristics
The Kawasan Ekosistem Esensial Ketapang is a corridor spanning approximately 1,200 ha over ~6 km within the PT GMS and PT KAL concessions. It connects critical orangutan habitats across the Sungai Putri Conservation Area, Gunung Tarak Protected Forest, and Gunung Palung National Park, and is home to Southwest Bornean orangutans (Andilala 2018).
Table 1. Basic site information for Kawasan Ekosistem Esensial Ketapang
| Species | Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii |
| Area | 129.18 km² |
| Coordinates | Lat: -1.429245 , Lon: 110.227982 |
| Type of site | Non-protected area (Essential ecosystem area) |
| 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 Kawasan Ekosistem Esensial Ketapang
| 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 Kawasan Ekosistem Esensial Ketapang
| Category | Specific threats | Threat level | Description | Year of threat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Energy production & mining | 3.2.1 Industrial mining | High (more than 70% of population affected) | The illegal mining activities has led to forest loss within the corridor, disrupting the movement of orangutans and other wildlife between neighboring ecosystems (Andilala 2018). | 2018-Ongoing (2025) |
| 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) |
Conservation activities
Table 4. Conservation activities reported for Kawasan Ekosistem Esensial Ketapang
| Category | Specific activity | Description | Implementing organization(s) | Year of activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Protection & restoration | 5.6 Habitat restoration | Habitat management activities were reported to be present (Sherman et al. 2022). | 2018-Ongoing (2022) | |
| 2 Counter-wildlife crime | Other | Mitigation of human wildlife conflict activities were reported, but details are unknown (Sherman et al. 2022). | 2018-Ongoing (2022) | |
| 4 Education & awareness | Other | Community outreach and capacity building activities were reported, but the details are unknown (Sherman et al. 2022). | 2018-Ongoing (2022) |
Challenges
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Research activities
Documented behaviours
Exposure to climate change impacts
External links
References
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
Andilala. (2018, August 2). 1.200 hektare kawasan konservasi di Ketapang terancam rusak. Antaranews Kalbar. Retrieved June 19, 2025, from https://kalbar.antaranews.com/berita/363873/1200-hektare-kawasan-konservasi-di-ketapang-terancam-rusak
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