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In the heart of Indonesian Borneo lies the Lamandau Wildlife Reserve, a sanctuary for the critically endangered Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii<\/em>). Spanning 158,000 acres, this vital reserve is home to approximately 500 orangutans, half of whom were rescued and reintroduced through the Orangutan Foundation\u2019s rewilding programme. These efforts not only safeguard orangutans but also restore the delicate balance of the rainforest ecosystem they call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Role of Reforestation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reforestation plays a pivotal role in the survival of orangutans, whose habitats are under constant threat from deforestation, illegal logging, and land conversion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2015, around 250,000 saplings have been planted in Lamandau, focusing on indigenous, fire-resistant, and fruit-bearing species. These trees provide essential food and shelter for orangutans and other wildlife, while also stabilising the peat swamp forest\u2014a critical carbon sink that helps combat climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The upcoming wet season, from November to March, is a crucial time for planting. Heavy rains ensure young saplings establish strong root systems, increasing their survival rate. Local communities play an integral role,  fostering a collaborative approach to conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Success of Rewilding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lamandau\u2019s rewilding programme has given a second chance to displaced and orphaned orangutans. These primates undergo rehabilitation to learn essential survival skills like foraging and nest-building before being released into the wild. Since its inception, the programme has recorded over 100 wild births, a testament to the success of these efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each rewilded orangutan strengthens the population, helping to preserve this critically endangered species for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel with Purpose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For travellers, Borneo offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness conservation in action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Indonesia, visits to Tanjung Puting National Park by Klotok boat (a 2 storey wooden river boat) allow for exploration of the 13 million-year-old rainforest and the chance for encounters with wild orangutans and other species. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Malaysian Borneo<\/a>, stay in lodges, visiting Sepilok, the Kinabatagan River and Danum Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get in touch with us for more information about either of these destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 info@realworldconservation.org.uk<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Images at top: OF <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Logos is an orphan going through ‘forest school’ in Lamandau.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planting our saplings before the rainy season sets in.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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