Lingga Isaq Game Reserve
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Summary
- Sumatran orangutans (Pongo abelii) are present in Lingga Isaq Game Reserve.
- The orangutan population size is unknown.
- The orangutan population trend is unknown.
- The total site area is 800 km².
- The main conservation activities have focused on educating the local community.
- Lingga Isaq Game Reserve has held the protected area status since 1978.
Site characteristics
Table 1. Basic site information for Lingga Isaq Game Reserve
| Species | Pongo abelii |
| Area | 800 km² |
| Coordinates | Lat: 4.42 , Lon: 96.92 |
| Type of site | Protected area (Game Reserve) |
| Habitat types | Subtropical/tropical moist lowland forest, Subtropical/tropical moist montane forest |
| Type of governance | Governance by government |
Types of sites Governance types Habitat types
Ape status
Table 2. Ape population estimates reported for Lingga Isaq Game 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
Conservation activities
Table 4. Conservation activities reported for Lingga Isaq Game Reserve
| Category | Specific activity | Description | Implementing organization(s) | Year of activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Protection & restoration | 5.2 Legally protect ape habitat | Lingga Isaq Game Reserve has held the protected area status since 1978 (Sherman et al. 2022). | 1978-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
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
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