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|Rawa Singkil Wildlife Reserve has held the protected area status since 1998 (Sherman et al. 2022). | |Rawa Singkil Wildlife Reserve has held the protected area status since 1998 ([[#R01530|Sherman et al. 2022]]). | ||
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Jong, H. N. (2025, January 24). Coming to a retailer near you: Illegal palm oil from an orangutan haven. Mongabay. https://news.mongabay.com/2025/01/coming-to-a-retailer-near-you-illegal-palm-oil-from-an-orangutan-haven/ | <span id="R01529"></span>Jong, H. N. (2025, January 24). Coming to a retailer near you: Illegal palm oil from an orangutan haven. Mongabay. https://news.mongabay.com/2025/01/coming-to-a-retailer-near-you-illegal-palm-oil-from-an-orangutan-haven/ | ||
<span id="R01530"></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
- Sumatran orangutans (Pongo abelii) are present in Rawa Singkil Wildlife Reserve.
- The orangutan population size is unknown.
- The orangutan population trend is unknown.
- The total site area is 1,025 km².
- The major threat is the illegal deforestation for palm oil plantations.
- The main conservation activities have focused on educating the local community.
- Rawa Singkil Wildlife Reserve has held the protected area status since 1998.
Site characteristics
Table 1. Basic site information for Rawa Singkil Wildlife Reserve
| Species | Pongo abelii |
| Area | 1,025 km² |
| Coordinates | Lat: 2.749947 , Lon: 97.675780 |
| Type of site | Protected area (Wildlife Reserve) |
| Habitat types | Subtropical/tropical swamp forest |
| Type of governance | Governance by government |
Types of sites Governance types Habitat types
Ape status
Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Rawa Singkil Wildlife 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 abelii |
Sampling methods Analytical frameworks
Threats
Table 3. Threats to apes reported for Rawa Singkil Wildlife Reserve
| Category | Specific threats | Threat level | Description | Year of threat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Agriculture & aquaculture | 2.1.3 Industrial farming (including palm oil) | High (more than 70% of population affected) | Illegal deforestation for palm oil plantations (Jong 2025). | 2015-Ongoing (2025) |
Conservation activities
Table 4. Conservation activities reported for Rawa Singkil Wildlife Reserve
| Category | Specific activity | Description | Implementing organization(s) | Year of activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Protection & restoration | 5.2 Legally protect ape habitat | Rawa Singkil Wildlife Reserve has held the protected area status since 1998 (Sherman et al. 2022). | 1998-Ongoing (2026) | |
| 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
Jong, H. N. (2025, January 24). Coming to a retailer near you: Illegal palm oil from an orangutan haven. Mongabay. https://news.mongabay.com/2025/01/coming-to-a-retailer-near-you-illegal-palm-oil-from-an-orangutan-haven/
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: 2025-06-12