The project supports the conservation and rehabilitation of 4,800 hectares (ha) of forested and degraded peatland within the Pekan Forest Reserve and its buffer zone. It intends to complement and support the proposed landscape-wide sustainable management programme for the Southeast Pahang Peatland Landscape.
Aim/Objectives: To enhance the prevention of fires and the conservation of peatlands in Pekan Forest Reserve and its buffer zone that are adjacent to YPPH Bebar Utara, Pekan Barat and Pekan Timur estates.
Key Activities:
- Rewetting through canal blocking activities
- Restoration activities through revegetation, a tree planting activity
- Monitoring and patrolling programmes with both community and estate personnel
- Preparation for firefighting activities
- Wildlife monitoring within the recovery project landscape.
Key Outcomes:
- Established community fire patrolling team from Kampung Orang Asli Meranti and Kampung Baru Cenderawasih
- Established community fire brigade from both Kampung Orang Asli Meranti and Kampung Baru Cenderawasih consisted of 10 personnel each village
- Constructed canal block within the perimeter of the estate to control water level in order to mitigates fire risks.
- Planting activities are carried out in degraded areas.
