Indonesian Farmers Plant Forest Corridors to Save Endangered Javan Gibbons
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📰 The quick summary: Indonesian farmers are planting tree corridors to connect isolated Javan gibbon populations, allowing the endangered primates to expand their range and increasing their numbers by 25% over the past decade.
📈 One key stat: Javan gibbon populations increased from 800 to 1,000 individuals over the past decade in this mountainous region, showing conservation efforts are making a meaningful difference for this endangered species.
💬 One key quote: “Our motivation as young people is that future generations will not just hear stories about the gibbons, they’ll be able to see them from their backyards if they want,” said Rohim, a Mendolo farmer.
1️⃣ The big picture: Indonesian farmers are creating forest corridors to help endangered Javan gibbons overcome habitat fragmentation in Central Java. Two small groups of these rare primates have become isolated in tiny forest patches, unable to reach larger forest areas due to lack of canopy cover. Local NGO SwaraOwa is working with farmers to plant native trees that will connect these fragmented habitats. This community-based conservation approach has helped transform local attitudes from hunting gibbons to protecting them as a source of pride, since these primates are found nowhere else on Earth.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: The reforestation efforts are already showing positive results, with the gibbon population increasing from 800 to 1,000 individuals over the past decade in this region. Farmers have planted 500 trees so far and aim to reach 800 trees within two years, creating crucial canopy connections for the isolated gibbons. Beyond helping the endangered primates, the newly planted trees provide additional environmental benefits like preventing landslides and improving water conservation. Perhaps most importantly, local attitudes have shifted dramatically from hunting gibbons to protecting them, with young farmers taking ownership of conservation efforts in their community.
3️⃣ What’s next: The reforestation project will continue expanding until the corridors fully connect the isolated forest patches. SwaraOwa researchers will monitor whether the gibbons successfully use these new pathways to reach larger forest areas. Ongoing community education will help maintain local support for gibbon conservation and hopefully inspire similar initiatives in other fragmented habitats.
Read the full story here: Mongabay.com – Indonesian farmers plant hope for isolated Javan gibbons
