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  • Drones for Conservation
    Drones are an increasingly important tool for protecting forests. Equipped with thermal imaging technology, they increase our capacity to detect and map fires, and target fire-fighting efforts. We can use them to monitor ora...
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  • Orangutan Population Survey
    Orangutan populations are calculated by surveying their nests. Initial surveys, such as those we conducted in the Sebangau and Rungan landscapes, can confirm the presence of significant orangutan populations. With long-term ...
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  • Forest Ecology
    Understanding the forest itself is essential for understanding its biodiversity and the benefits it provides. We have a strong tradition of research in this area, with data sets collected over more than 15 years and across n...
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  • Biodiversity
    Our research into the biodiversity of Kalimantan’s tropical forests is second to none. Our studies have produced extensive data from a number of forest sites that cover most major animal groups (from birds and reptiles, to...
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  • Wild Cats & Camera Traps
    Using infrared camera traps, we seek to answer key questions about the behaviour and ecology of Borneo's secretive wild cats. Our discoveries are helping us to mitigate the threats and protect these endangered species in the...
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  • Primate Behaviour & Ecology
    We conduct some of the longest running, continuous conservation research on three wild primate species: 1. the critically endangered Southern Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii), 2. the endangered Bornean white-bearde...
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Understanding the natural world is at the heart of effective, sustainable conservation strategies

Scientifically rigorous research underpins all our conservation efforts. We conduct long-term ecological monitoring to understand what wildlife needs to thrive in their habitat. We identify the threats to forest ecosystems, assess the effects of disturbance on both wildlife and habitat, and continuously evaluate the impacts of our conservation initiatives.

Our primate surveys have established the presence of globally important populations and defined priority habitat for protection. We monitor trends in the density and distribution of flagship primate species to assess the impacts of habitat disturbance and loss. Our long-term research into the behavioural ecology of orangutans and other key species allows us to identify changes in behaviour in response to threats such as logging and fire. Our surveys of key indicator species which show rapid and consistent response to changes in habitat condition, such as butterflies and dragonflies mean we can quickly detect the impacts of disturbance on forest quality.

Technology is integral to our work. Camera traps record the presence of endangered and elusive species, strengthening the argument to protect vital forest habitats. Our research into the use of thermal drones to fight fire has transformed drones into an essential tool for conservation.

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Biodiversity

Our research into the biodiversity of Kalimantan’s tropical forests is second to none. Our studies have produced extensive data from a number of forest sites that cover most major animal groups (from birds and reptiles, to butterflies and ants), plus tree and non-tree flora. In...
Read more
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Drones for Conservation

Drones are an increasingly important tool for protecting forests. Equipped with thermal imaging technology, they increase our capacity to detect and map fires, and target fire-fighting efforts. We can use them to monitor orangutan population density and survey biodiversity in otherwise inaccessible forest areas. In...
Read more
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Forest Ecology

Understanding the forest itself is essential for understanding its biodiversity and the benefits it provides. We have a strong tradition of research in this area, with data sets collected over more than 15 years and across numerous forest types. This research can be broadly categorised...
Read more
Orangutan-Sebangau Forest-BNF-Andrew Walmsley

Orangutan Population Survey

Orangutan populations are calculated by surveying their nests. Initial surveys, such as those we conducted in the Sebangau and Rungan landscapes, can confirm the presence of significant orangutan populations. With long-term monitoring, we can map trends in population and assess the impacts of disturbance such...
Read more
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Primate Behaviour & Ecology

We conduct some of the longest running, continuous conservation research on three wild primate species: 1. the critically endangered Southern Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus wurmbii), 2. the endangered Bornean white-bearded gibbon (Hylobates albibarbis)3. and the red langur monkey (Presbytis rubicunda), classified Vulnerable on the IUCN...
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Wild Cats & Camera Traps

Using infrared camera traps, we seek to answer key questions about the behaviour and ecology of Borneo's secretive wild cats. Our discoveries are helping us to mitigate the threats and protect these endangered species in their rainforest home. We began camera trap surveys in 2008...
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