Project/activity information

This proposed project constitutes the fourth phase of completed project PD 16/99 Rev.2 (F) "Development of Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary as a Totally Protected Area". Phase IV aims to develop the Lanjak Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary (LEWS) and Batang Anai National Park (BANP) collectively into a model for biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of genetic resources for forestry, socio-economic advancement and research. Its specific objectives are: a) to strengthen sustainable management capacity of LEWS and BANP at the government and local community levels, and b) to enhance conservation and research potentials of the TPA including trans-boundary initiatives with Indonesia. The expected outputs of the project are: -Capacity for conservation and management strengthened; -Participatory process of the local communities strengthened; -Environmental Education Unit established and programme implemented; -Eco-tourism activities in BANP organized; -Ecological and baseline studies for flora in BANP carried out and results published; -Collaborative activities with Betung Kerihun National Park in Indonesia pursued under the TBCA initiative; -Memorandum of Understanding for collaborative management adopted; and -Management plans developed and approved.