Orangutans are the world’s largest tree-climbing mammals and a key species in maintaining the health of forest ecosystems. Once widespread across Southeast Asia, their range extended as far north as southern China and as far south as the Indonesian island of Java. Today, Asia’s great ape is found only on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, with an estimated 54,000 Bornean orangutans remaining in the wild.
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KTH is dedicated to orangutan conservation through active collaboration with local and international organizations, research institutions, governmental bodies, and local communities. Our conservation efforts focus on the following key areas:
- Safeguarding High Conservation Value (HCV) forests within our concession to provide secure habitats for orangutans.
- Restoring degraded forest areas to enhance connectivity between orangutan populations.
- Implementing strict anti-deforestation policies and monitoring land use changes to prevent habitat destruction.
- Conducting regular population surveys and habitat assessments in collaboration with research institutions.
- Using camera traps and remote sensing technology to monitor orangutan movements and health.
- Studying orangutan behavior, diet, and migration patterns to support evidence-based conservation strategies.
- Educating local communities on coexisting with orangutans and reducing conflicts.
- Establishing wildlife corridors to prevent orangutans from wandering into human settlements.
- Implementing non-invasive deterrent methods to protect both orangutans and community livelihoods.
- Partnering with rehabilitation centers and rescue teams to assist displaced or injured orangutans.
- Supporting reintroduction programs that return rescued orangutans to safe forest areas
- Partnering with rehabilitation centers and rescue teams to assist displaced or injured orangutans.
- Supporting reintroduction programs that return rescued orangutans to safe forest areas
Through these initiatives, KTH plays a vital role in protecting orangutans and preserving Indonesia’s rich biodiversity for future generations.
