The Klias Peninsula Peatland Landscape (KPPL) contains three peatland forest reserves (FR), namely Binsuluk FR, Klias FR and Padas Damit FR, in north-western Sabah.
KPPL is one of the most important peatland landscapes, rich in biodiversity and serves as a habitat for various species of wildlife. It also plays an important role in maintaining the balance of local ecosystems, water regulation and connectivity between habitats. However, these reserves are under increasing pressure due to surrounding human activities, which disturb the habitats and fragment wildlife corridors.
This project is designed as a two-year, phased conservation project, aims to continue and expand biodiversity monitoring and ecological restoration in Forest Reserves and nearby smallholders’ land within the KPPL. It builds on the previous rapid biodiversity assessment initiative funded by MPOGCF and focuses on two main components:
- Biodiversity Monitoring Using Camera Traps
- Forest Restoration in Binsuluk Forest Reserve
