ABOUT US
is dedicated to conserving Borneo's unique biodiversity, focusing on the protection of tropical forests, wetlands, and endangered species. Through research, education, and community empowerment, we strive to promote sustainable practices, restore ecosystems, and safeguard iconic wildlife for future generations.
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
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OUR MISSION
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Priority will be given towards implementing inventories and assessment of the conservation status of Rare, Threated or Endangered species, and the development of relevant management strategies for their long-term survival.
For aquatic Communities inventories of naturally occurring species have been Initiated, along with a stepwise assessment of the commercial value of any of those studied. This information will form the basis for developing programs for sustainable consumptive use of aquatic resources, non-consumptive use (recreation and nature tourism. Further on, a study of habitat restoration will also be implemented.
To overcome threats ,YU and REA KON[1] staff, in cooperation with the staff and students of local and international universities have identified, visited and photographed approximately 50 sites occupied by RTE species (Appendix IB ) throughout Mesangat and Kenohan Suwi. which include: Moderate to severe alteration of natural habitats (e.g., for estate crops (oil palm, or timber extraction)
Such as uncontrolled timber extraction and often disastrous dry season fires Invasive exotics (Eichornia crassipes water hyacinth, Salvinia sp water fern, apple snails) must be controlled, and may possibly be turned into consumptively used species. .
Weather data (Oregon Scientific automatic weather station) and water levels (standing indicator) are recorded daily at the YU’s Raft station, downloaded, reported monthly and archived..
In a YU “Compensate and Release” program, in which traditional fishermen notify YU of any crocodiles or turtles accidentally captured on their fish hooks or in fish traps, and are then paid a visit by YU staff. The fisherman is paid a small compensation (USD1.00-2.00) in return, any hook carefully removed from the jaw or throat, whereupon the animal is sexed, weighed, measure, tagged with a small number, and released at the point of capture.
We believe conservation works best when it is locally driven, science-based, and built together with the communities who know these ecosystems best.
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As a small independent conservation organisation, every contribution makes a real difference on the ground.: