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Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park

A precious forest home and release site for rehabilitated orangutans.

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Project Summary

Since 2015, YIARI has run orangutan release and biodiversity monitoring programmes in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, one of the best places in Indonesia to give rehabilitated orangutans a second chance thanks to its dense forest and rich supply of fruit. Biodiversity monitoring shows just how healthy this ecosystem really is, and YIARI works closely with local communities, involving them in looking after the forest and the survival of its orangutans.
Local Partner: YIARI

Project Impact

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    orangutans released

    To date 18 rehabilitated orangutans have been released back into the wilds of this national park.

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    camera trap images

    Captured by camera traps installed in 2024 to help monitor the progress of released orangutans and monitor the health and biodiversity of the rainforest.

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    species identified

    Biodiversity monitoring of the forest has identified; 119 bird species, 52 mammal species, 23 reptile species and 47 amphibian species.

The Full Story

 

Giving Orangutans a Home in the Wild

Since 2015, 18 orangutans have been successfully released into Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, giving rescued and rehabilitated individuals the chance to live back in the wild where they belong. 

Building a Picture of the Forest’s Wildlife

Camera traps installed in 2024 captured 1,885 images across the forest. Combined with wider biodiversity monitoring, this work has identified an impressive range of species calling Bukit Baka Bukit Raya home: 119 bird species, 52 mammal species, 23 reptile species, and 47 amphibian species.

A Holistic Approach to Conservation

This isn’t just about release and protection; it’s about working with the communities that live alongside it and also rely on it for their livelihood. YIARI’s holistic approach pairs wildlife conservation with supporting the community through a range of programmes including alternative livelihood schemes, agricultural support and education projects, so that wildlife and people can thrive together. 

Donate today to help more orangutans make Bukit Baka Bukit Raya their home. 

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