Sustainable conservation efforts at eastern Sabah's oil palm plantations


Behind Mohd Hafizzul (middle) is the Brumas Wildlife corridor connecting two major forest reserves. The line where the wildlife corridor starts can be seen from the varied vegetation, compared to the mono-type plantation. - MPOGCF

KINABATANGAN: Peaceful coexistence between wildlife and humans is crucial, especially at oil palm plantations in eastern Sabah, where the estates are adjacent to dense forest.

Wildlife such as pygmy elephants (also known as the Bornean elephant), orangutans and hornbills often cross into the estates and cause damage, while humans also harm the animals.

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