Empowering Community-Led Forest Rehabilitation in Various Ecosystem through Nature-based Solutions towards Climate Change Adaptation

Project status: Ongoing

Empowering Community-Led Forest Rehabilitation in Various Ecosystem through Nature-based Solutions towards Climate Change Adaptation

The project focuses on rehabilitating and restoring degraded ecosystems across four key locations: Raja Musa Forest Reserve (RMFR) and Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve in Selangor, Tebuk Mendeleng Mangroves in Sabak Bernam, Selangor, and the Empangan Jus water reservoir in Melaka.

The project emphasises active community participation through established community-based organisations, including Sahabat Hutan Gambut Selangor Utara (SHGSU), Sahabat Gambut Asli Temuan (SGAT), Sahabat Hutan Bakau Kampung Dato Hormat (SHBKDH) and SMART. These groups maintain local nurseries and lead rehabilitation efforts, creating sustainable livelihood opportunities while protecting vital ecosystems.

Such approach builds on a successful 13-year partnership GEC, HSBC Malaysia and local authorities. By implementing nature-based solutions, the project addresses multiple challenges: ecosystem degradation, carbon sequestration, climate change adaptation, and rural poverty. The initiative supports government conservation efforts while promoting sustainable management practices.

Success metrics include improved biodiversity, enhanced water management, reduced fire incidents and strengthened community engagement in environmental stewardship. The project demonstrates how ecological restoration can create both environmental and socio-economic benefits for local communities.

Objectives
  • To rehabilitate 6 hectares (3,600 trees) of degraded peatland area in Raja Musa Forest Reserve and Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve.
  • To rehabilitate 3 hectares (6,000 trees) of degraded mangrove ecosystem in Tebuk Mendeleng, Sabak Bernam.
  • To rehabilitate 4 hectares (2,400 trees) of encroached water reservoir ecosystem in Empangan Jus, Melaka.
Key Activities

Engagement with multi-stakeholders, site assessment and tree planting activities to:

  • Rehabilitate forests in North Selangor Peat Swamp Forest and Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve, Selangor;
  • Rehabilitate mangrove in Tebuk Mendeleng, Kampung Dato Hormat, Sabak Bernam, Selangor; and
  • Restore encroached Water Reservoir Site at Empangan Jus, Jasin, Melaka.

Additional core activities:

  • Community nursery management and maintenance
  • Regular monitoring and post-planting care
  • Training and capacity building for local communities
  • Documentation and sharing of best practices
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