Conservation and Sustainable Use of Tropical Peat Swamp Forests and Associated Wetlands Ecosystems
Conservation and Sustainable Use of Tropical Peat Swamp Forests and Associated Wetlands Ecosystems [Completed Project] Print E-mail
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Background
This project focuses on the rich diversity of the peat swamp forest (PSF) ecosystem. It aims to develop and implement plans and to encourage processes that will ensure its conservation and sustainable use of globally significant genetic species in this ecosystem. This will contribute to the implementation of both the National Biodiversity Action Plan and the National Wetlands Plan. The project sites are: The South East Pahang Peat Swamp Forest, Loagan Bunut National Park (Sarawak) and Klias Peninsular (Sabah).

Development Objective
Develop and implement plans to encourage processes that will ensure conservation and sustainable use of peat swamp forests in Malaysia.

Activities
  1. Conduct habitat/species distribution surveys
  2. Assess hydrological regime
  3. Design ecological monitoring and assessment programme
  4. Conduct local communities PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal)
  5. Collate land–use information
  6. Collect demographic & socio-economic information
  7. Prepare Integrated Management Plan (IMP)
  8. Formulate water mgmt. strategies
  9. Determine zonation
  10. Prepare biodiversity overlays
  11. Formulate strategies for conservation and forest rehabilitation
  12. Develop park interpretation
  13. Implement community participation plan (with government’s contribution)
  14. Implement species/ecosystem management & protection plan
  15. Develop biodiversity conservation master plan
  16. Implement alternative livelihoods strategies (with government’s contribution)
  17. Establish & support operations of Wetlands Management Committee
  18. Design & implement awareness campaigns and activities
Expected Outputs
  1. Increased knowledge on biodiversity of PSF
  2. Well-formulated site management plans
  3. Demonstration of conservation, management and sustainable use of PSF
  4. Network of inter-agency at the state level
  5. Enhanced stakeholders awareness
  6. Enhanced institutional and human capacities
Partners
National Executing Agency: Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Implementing Agency: Forest Research Institute of Malaysia

Project Website
http://www.psf-frim-undp.org

UNDP Program Officer
Mr. Hari Ramalu Ragavan
Programme Manager (Energy and Environment)
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Contact Person
Dr. Efranshah,
Chief Technical Advisor
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At a Glance
Status
Completed

Project Number
00013477

Location
Loagan Bunut, Sarawak
Klias Peninsular, Sabah
South East Forest Reserve, Pahang

Period of Project
June 2002 – June 2008

Major Sources of Financing
GEF : USD 5.98 million
Government of Malaysia : USD 5.28 million (cash)
  USD 4.39 million (In-Kind)


Delivery in Previous Fiscal Year
2006: USD 1.46 million

Total Delivery up to Most Recent Fiscal Year
USD 2, 331, 837.00

Corporate Thematic Area
CPD 2008-2012: Towards Improved Quality of Life through Sustainable Environmental Management

Key Documents
[Project Document 1 - 1MB]
[Project Document 2 - 196KB]
[Inception Report - 5.5MB]
[Mid-Term Review - 2.2MB]
Highlights


1) Peat swamp forests, a haven for birds

2) Asli Jakun Heritage Garden

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