KAPUAS HULU- WEST KALIMANTAN
Bentarum Forest Corridor
The Bentarum Forest Corridor in Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan, is a vibrant corridor of lush forests and meandering rivers, nestled between two national parks. Home to a rich array of wildlife, including the Critically Endangered tricolour langur and over half of the remaining Northwest Bornean orangutans, this area is a crucial sanctuary for many species. Its unique mix of lowland dipterocarp and peat swamp forests makes it a biodiversity treasure trove.
The Bentarum landscape is situated in the district of Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan, close to the border with the Malaysian state of Sarawak. In the north of the landscape lies the hilly and mountainous terrain of Betung Kerihun National Park, which protects 799,999 ha of forest. To the south lies Danau Sentarum National Park, renowned for its unique seasonal lake ecosystem, protecting 127,348 ha of forest. Between the two parks lies the Bentarum...
Conservation challenges in Bentarum
Betung Kerihun and Danau Sentarum are unusual in Indonesia in being managed by one park office, a recognition of the interconnectedness of the landscape. However, despite its ecological importance, significant portions of the Bentarum corridor remain without formal protection. Its forests are increasingly fragmented....
Creating the Bentarum Innovation Hub
Recognising that the threats to Bentarum’s biodiversity are multi-dimensional, Sangga Bumi is aligning economic development and conservation through the creation of the Bentarum Innovation Hub. Through this Innovation Hub, Sangga Bumi brings together public and private stakeholders to enhance the resilience of Bentarum’s residents and improve ecosystem health. Bringing together our Sangga STEM approach, our programme is based around four key objectives:
Improve forest management
Increase conservation of the landscape’s wildlife
Enhance forest connectivity from Danau Sentarum to Betung Kerihun
Empower communities to effectively manage their forest areas