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Designated as a nature reserve (Cagar Alam) in 1981, later reaffirmed as a wildlife sanctuary and then nature reserve again, Gunung Nyiut spans approximately 124,500 ha across Bengkayang, Landak, and Sanggau regencies in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. The reserve encompasses a rugged, forested volcanic massif rising to around 1,700 m above sea level (Seksi Konservasi Wilayah III Singkawang 2014). | Designated as a nature reserve (Cagar Alam) in 1981, later reaffirmed as a wildlife sanctuary and then nature reserve again, Gunung Nyiut spans approximately 124,500 ha across Bengkayang, Landak, and Sanggau regencies in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. The reserve encompasses a rugged, forested volcanic massif rising to around 1,700 m above sea level ([[#R00710|Seksi Konservasi Wilayah III Singkawang 2014]]). | ||
'''Table 1. Basic site information for Gunung Nyiut Nature Reserve''' | '''Table 1. Basic site information for Gunung Nyiut Nature Reserve''' | ||
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|1.1 Residential areas | |1.1 Residential areas | ||
|Present (unknown severity) | |Present (unknown severity) | ||
|The residential areas and old settlements are found around the site (Seksi Konservasi Wilayah III Singkawang 2014). | |The residential areas and old settlements are found around the site ([[#R00710|Seksi Konservasi Wilayah III Singkawang 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) | ||
|Illegal logging activities were reported (Seksi Konservasi Wilayah III Singkawang 2014). | |Illegal logging activities were reported ([[#R00710|Seksi Konservasi Wilayah III Singkawang 2014]]). | ||
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|5 Protection & restoration | |5 Protection & restoration | ||
|5.2 Legally protect ape habitat | |5.2 Legally protect ape habitat | ||
|Gunung Nyiut Nature Reserve has held protected area status since 1982 (Sherman et al. 2022). | |Gunung Nyiut Nature Reserve has held protected area status since 1982 ([[#R00711|Sherman et al. 2022]]). | ||
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|1982-Ongoing (2026) | |1982-Ongoing (2026) | ||
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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 ([[#R00711|Sherman et al. 2022]]). | ||
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|Habitat management activities were reported to be present (Sherman et al. 2022). | |Habitat management activities were reported to be present ([[#R00711|Sherman et al. 2022]]). | ||
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Seksi Konservasi Wilayah III Singkawang. (2014, June 2). Cagar Alam Gunung Nyiut [Blog post]. Blogger. Retrieved June 20, 2025, from https://skw3bksdakalbar.blogspot.com/2014/06/cagar-alam-gunung-nyiut.html | <span id="R00710"></span>Seksi Konservasi Wilayah III Singkawang. (2014, June 2). Cagar Alam Gunung Nyiut [Blog post]. Blogger. Retrieved June 20, 2025, from https://skw3bksdakalbar.blogspot.com/2014/06/cagar-alam-gunung-nyiut.html | ||
Sherman, J., Voigt, M., Ancrenaz, M., Wich, S. A., Qomariah, I. N., Lyman, E., | <span id="R00711"></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
- Northwest Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus) are present in Gunung Nyiut Nature Reserve.
- The orangutan population size is unknown.
- The orangutan population trend is unknown.
- The total site area is 1,800 km².
- The main reported threats are residential encroachment and illegal logging.
- The main conservation activities have focused on raising awareness in the community and restoring habitats.
Site characteristics
Designated as a nature reserve (Cagar Alam) in 1981, later reaffirmed as a wildlife sanctuary and then nature reserve again, Gunung Nyiut spans approximately 124,500 ha across Bengkayang, Landak, and Sanggau regencies in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. The reserve encompasses a rugged, forested volcanic massif rising to around 1,700 m above sea level (Seksi Konservasi Wilayah III Singkawang 2014).
Table 1. Basic site information for Gunung Nyiut Nature Reserve
| Species | Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus |
| Area | 1,800 km² |
| Coordinates | Lat: 1.028749 , Lon: 109.934819 |
| Type of site | Protected area (Nature Reserve) |
| 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 Nyiut Nature Reserve
| 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 Gunung Nyiut Nature Reserve
| Category | Specific threats | Threat level | Description | Year of threat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Residential & commercial development | 1.1 Residential areas | Present (unknown severity) | The residential areas and old settlements are found around the site (Seksi Konservasi Wilayah III Singkawang 2014). | Ongoing (2014) |
| 5 Biological resource use | 5.3 Logging & wood harvesting | Present (unknown severity) | Illegal logging activities were reported (Seksi Konservasi Wilayah III Singkawang 2014). | Ongoing (2014) |
Conservation activities
Table 4. Conservation activities reported for Gunung Nyiut Nature Reserve
| Category | Specific activity | Description | Implementing organization(s) | Year of activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Protection & restoration | 5.2 Legally protect ape habitat | Gunung Nyiut Nature Reserve has held protected area status since 1982 (Sherman et al. 2022). | 1982-Ongoing (2026) | |
| 4 Education & awareness | Other | Community outreach and capacity building (Sherman et al. 2022). | Ongoing (2022) | |
| 5 Protection & restoration | Other | Habitat management activities were reported to be present (Sherman et al. 2022). | Ongoing (2022) |
Challenges
Enablers
Research activities
Documented behaviours
Exposure to climate change impacts
External links
References
Seksi Konservasi Wilayah III Singkawang. (2014, June 2). Cagar Alam Gunung Nyiut [Blog post]. Blogger. Retrieved June 20, 2025, from https://skw3bksdakalbar.blogspot.com/2014/06/cagar-alam-gunung-nyiut.html
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: 2025-06-03