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This study analyzed the expenditures of mountain bikers at Bukit Kiara in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya Challenge Park in Putrajaya, Malaysia. It found that the majority of mountain bikers at both sites were male, aged 31-40, university educated, full-time employees with incomes over RM5,000. Mountain bikers spent the most on equipment and accessories, averaging over RM2,000 at Bukit Kiara and RM1,700 at Putrajaya Park. High spending on equipment suggests commitment to the sport and could significantly impact bicycle retail businesses. Additional research is needed to better understand purchase determinants and the economic impacts of mountain biking.
Shining Hope is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities in Africa through education. It builds schools and sponsors students in underserved areas of Kenya to provide children access to education, which can help lift families out of poverty. The organization's website provides information about its mission and programs, and ways for people to get involved through donations or volunteer opportunities.
The annual report summarizes Karuna-Shechen's activities and achievements in 2013 across various programs in health, education, environment, and social sectors. Key highlights include:
- 48,232 patients received healthcare services through OPD, mobile clinics, and medical camps.
- 447 women enrolled in non-formal education programs expanded to 16 villages.
- 3 women completed solar engineering training and 32 households installed rainwater harvesting systems.
- New programs in kitchen gardening, vocational training, and menstrual hygiene were launched.
The document summarizes the earthquake relief efforts of Karuna-Shechen Nepal over 11 days following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal on April 25, 2015. It describes how Shechen Monastery provided food, shelter and medical care for thousands of people displaced by the earthquake. It also details how medical teams trained by Shechen Clinic & Hospice provided treatment in remote villages that lacked access to medical facilities and relief aid in the aftermath of the natural disaster.
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The quarterly report summarizes Karuna-Shechen's activities from January to March 2013. Key activities included medical camps providing over 1,600 consultations, training staff on malnutrition, and selecting 6 new villages for outreach. A village scan identified priorities like water, electricity, and education. Total medical consultations were over 7,300, with over 4,200 new patients. Diseases were commonly diarrhea, gynecological issues, and bone/joint problems. The DOT program treated 12 tuberculosis patients. Moving forward, plans were made for vocational training, school support, and a clean environment project in Bodhgaya.
This document discusses the history and proofs of Newton's binomial formula. It begins by introducing Newton's binomial formula and defining the binomial coefficients. It then provides three proofs of the formula: an induction proof, a combinatorial proof, and a proof using calculus. The document also discusses the mathematicians John Wallis and Isaac Newton, who helped develop and prove the formula. It explores Wallis's work leading up to Newton's further developments. In summary, the document outlines Newton's binomial formula and provides several mathematical proofs of the formula, while also discussing its historical origins and key contributors.
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The quarterly report summarizes Karuna-Shechen's activities from January to March 2013. Key activities included medical camps providing over 1,600 consultations, training staff on malnutrition, and selecting 6 new villages for outreach. A village scan identified priorities like water, electricity, and education. Total medical consultations were over 7,300, with over 4,200 new patients. Diseases were commonly diarrhea, gynecological issues, and bone/joint problems. The DOT program treated 12 tuberculosis patients. Moving forward, plans were made for vocational training, school support, and a clean environment project in Bodhgaya.
This document discusses the history and proofs of Newton's binomial formula. It begins by introducing Newton's binomial formula and defining the binomial coefficients. It then provides three proofs of the formula: an induction proof, a combinatorial proof, and a proof using calculus. The document also discusses the mathematicians John Wallis and Isaac Newton, who helped develop and prove the formula. It explores Wallis's work leading up to Newton's further developments. In summary, the document outlines Newton's binomial formula and provides several mathematical proofs of the formula, while also discussing its historical origins and key contributors.
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Indonesia has committed to conserving 20 million hectares of coastal and marine areas by 2020. As of 2013, Indonesia had designated over 15 million hectares as marine protected areas across 131 sites. Management effectiveness of the sites is evaluated using a standardized tool, with 100 sites assessed in 2013 and 2014. The results showed that most sites were only established or managed at a minimum level, with few achieving optimal management. Efforts to improve management include capacity building, periodic evaluations, management effectiveness awards, and the establishment of a national marine protected area trust fund to help address limited funding.
The Bangladesh Climate Change Trust was established based on the Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan and Climate Change Trust Act of 2010. It is funded through budgetary allocations to implement projects focused on six thematic areas related to climate change adaptation and mitigation. As of June 2015, the Trust had approved 361 total projects worth over 3000 crore Taka, with 65 government and 41 NGO projects completed. Notable projects implemented include afforestation, infrastructure like embankments and canals, and support for climate-resilient agriculture and access to safe drinking water. The Trust also oversees monitoring of implementation and has received national and international recognition for its efforts.
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www.fao.org/climate-change
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- A new African Initiative to strengthen resilience to climate change in 15 Sahel and Horn countries.
- Supporting regional bodies COMIFAC and SADC to coordinate conservation, forests, and climate change.
- Promoting Japanese satellite monitoring and private sector partnerships for REDD+.
- Over 550 African trainees since 2009 in areas like remote sensing and sustainable forestry.
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Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) takes a holistic approach to water management by considering social, economic, environmental and technical factors. The UN adopted goals in 2000 to improve access to safe drinking water. IWRM aims to balance limited water supply with rising demand through greater efficiency, fair allocation, improved sanitation and conservation. It requires flexible guidelines that consider varying local institutions, laws, and abilities to plan and implement projects across different river basins.
The document summarizes efforts to value the natural resources and social impact of conservation programs in the Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve in Mexico. It estimates the value of ecosystem services in the reserve at over $4.5 billion USD. A social return on investment analysis found a return of $17.42 for every $1 invested in conservation programs. Surveys showed 86% of local residents believe the reserve has improved their quality of life. The group's efforts to quantify nature's benefits and social impacts are tools to strengthen communication and fundraising to support continued conservation.
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laying
turtle
imbricata
species
(Hawksbill
turtle).
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1. Defining indicators, progress markers, means of verification and targets to monitor outcomes and outputs of the KFCP and INCAS programs.
2. Specifying responsibilities, timing and methods for collecting, analyzing and reporting monitoring data.
3. Identifying risks, assumptions and decisions makers in the monitoring system.
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Ecotourism aims to conserve the environment and support local communities by minimizing negative impacts. It focuses on experiencing natural areas and learning about local cultures in a sustainable way. Kerala, India has great potential for ecotourism due to its beaches, backwaters, forests, and biodiversity. The government of Kerala is promoting ecotourism by identifying spots in forests to develop with activities like trekking and birdwatching, in a way that benefits local communities and conservation. While tourism provides economic benefits, its impacts must be carefully managed to avoid environmental degradation and cultural changes.
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The extension work on the Sarnath school is ongoing. The rooms are being plastered and pipes for water and electricity are being installed on the walls. Toilets have been completed on the first two floors and are being built on the third floor. Floors still need to be prepared. Painters are painting doors and window frames. Two classrooms behind the stupa are being converted into four guest rooms with attached bathrooms. The library is also being repainted with new colors suggested by Grazeilla ji. Construction of the new Junior Bodhagaya High School has been delayed due to finances and weather but is almost finished, with inside setup work beginning.
The extension work on the Sarnath school is ongoing. The rooms are being plastered and pipes for water and electricity are being installed on the walls. Toilets have been completed on the first two floors and are being built on the third floor. Floors still need to be prepared. Painters are painting doors and window frames. Two classrooms behind the stupa are being converted into four guest rooms with attached bathrooms. The library is also being repainted with new colors suggested by Grazeilla ji. Construction of the new Junior Bodhagaya High School has been delayed due to finances and weather but is almost finished, with inside setup work beginning.
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The fourth quarterly report summarizes activities from October to December 2013 across various programs. In health, the total number of patients seen at OPDs and mobile clinics was highest this quarter at 15,707. Three free medical camps provided care to 1,540 people. DOT treatment reached 40 TB patients. Cough, cold, bone/joint, and ENT problems were most common. In education, 5 parent-teacher meetings were held and a candle-making program launched. Environment programs saw solar installations and surveys. Social programs constructed water infrastructure. Rainwater harvesting began in 32 homes and 4 schools. Data collection on local NGOs was completed. International audits were conducted and several visitors met with staff.
The document provides a summary of activities conducted from January to August 2013 by HUTAN, a conservation organization working in the Kinabatangan River area of Sabah, Malaysia. Key activities included:
1) Monitoring populations of orangutans, hornbills, and swiftlets through regular surveys and observations. Rare sightings of orangutans feeding on oil palms were recorded.
2) Participating in forest rehabilitation by planting native tree seedlings to restore degraded orangutan habitat and create wildlife corridors. Over 1,700 seedlings were planted and maintenance activities conducted.
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The third quarterly report summarizes activities from July to September 2013. Key highlights include:
1) Total patient consultations at the OPD clinic and mobile clinics reached 13,868, the highest so far. New consultations were 5,607.
2) Vocational training programs started, including computer courses. New programs like Kitchen Gardening were also launched.
3) The Shechen clinic in Bodhgaya is now open 7 days a week, and two new doctors including a female doctor were hired.
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2. 2
Summary
The Shining Hope Foundation is providing financial support to HUTAN and its implementing partners to
demonstrate that integrated management of environmental and socio‐economic aspects of land and natural
resource management are needed to achieve long‐lasting outcomes for sustainable biodiversity and
environmental conservation as well as human development in tropical developing countries. Specifically, the
project seeks to achieve a measureable improvement in the ecological conditions of Lower Kinabatangan
Wildlife Sanctuary and selected key stone species, and demonstrable improved welfare and well‐being of
selected target groups in the Kinabatangan community, through effective integration of community
development with conservation of forests and biodiversity in the Kinabatangan River area.
A review of project activities, outcomes, and financial expenditures was conducted by Erik Meijaard on 25 and
26 February 2013 for the period July to December 2012. No field visit was included this time, and the reporting
was done based on field reports submitted by individual units of HUTAN (OURS, HEAP, Wildlife Wardens etc).
The financial review was conducted in Kota Kinabalu on February 26th
together with the HUTAN accountant and
involved checking of receipts, compiling expenditures over the period and comparing these with predicted
expenses. Information about project activities was obtained through interviews with several field staff.
As noted in previous reports, some cost centres remain significantly overspent and others underspent. The
recommended rebalancing of the budget through new spending rates on each cost centre was not
implemented by Hutan’s account, requiring a further update of budget for the remaining months of the project
duration (January to August 2013). Other budget issues that require attention are mentioned below.
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Financial Progress Report July to December 2012
The euro‐based spending rate for the Shining Hope Foundation funds between September 2010 and December
2012 was 106.41%. Over the entire period since the start of the project, from a budgeted amount of €
127,267.39, € 135,424.02 was spent, resulting in an absolute overspending of € 8,156.63 (see Table 1 below).
Based on these spending rates a budget revision is proposed for the final 9 months of the project to ensure that
the final spending is in line with what was initially budgeted.
Comments on budget
Overspending is primarily caused by strengthening of the Malay Ringgit and price inflation. Regarding the
exchange rate, the Malaysian Ringgit has significantly increased in value compared to the Euro from 4.5 at the
start of the project to 3.85 now. This means that the project has about 10% less to spend than was forecasted.
No inflation correction was applied when the budget was developed. Average annual consumer price inflation
in Malaysia was about 1.8% in 2012. Appropriate budget readjustments have been made to compensate for
these increased costs. Overspending was financed from other donor sources and project core finances.
Budget Expenses Spending Expenses
Budget period
Sept 10‐June 12
(€)
Sept 10‐June 12
(€) Rate
(over)/underspent
(€)
Salary Ahbam Abulani 14,399.76 21,867.67 151.86% 7,467.90
Salary Hamisah Elahan 14,399.76 10,503.03 72.94% ‐3,896.73
Salary Azri Sawang 14,399.76 20,548.88 142.70% 6,149.12
Fuel for boat 11,200.00 11,055.56 98.71% ‐144.44
Petrol for car 5,600.00 5,936.57 106.01% 336.57
Photo camera/video for observation
and identification
4,000.00 1,227.91 30.70% ‐2,772.09
Total Office costs and consumable 1,268.10 1,746.44 137.72% 478.34
Materials for HEAP activities in
schools
2,000.00 604.49 30.22% ‐1,395.51
Training for HEAP staff 750.00 107.29 14.31% ‐642.71
Total Home Tree Nursery and
Reforestation activities
28,000.00 32,379.82 115.64% 4,379.82
Total Warden activities/Hornbill
Survey
2,000.00 1,145.87 57.29% ‐854.13
Total Equipment and uniform for
HEAP/OURS/WARDEN
4,500.00 3,328.85 73.97% ‐1,171.15
Total Equipment/Education
Camp/Activities
3,000.00 369.04 12.30% ‐2,630.96
Total Boat expenses 3,750.00 963.86 25.70% ‐2,786.14
Total upgrading environmental
awareness and training centre
3,000.00 2,006.77 66.89% ‐993.23
Total Orang utan bridges 3,000.00 2,470.78 82.36% ‐529.22
Helicopter monitoring 6,000.00 3,688.89 61.48% ‐2,311.11
Total Swift nest population and
harvesting survey
6,000.00 15,472.30 257.87% 9,472.30
Total Budget and Expenditures 127,267.39 135,424.02 106.41% 8,156.63
Table 1. Total budget and expenditures from September 2010 to March 2011.
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Based on the remaining funds for the period January to August 2013, a revised budget allocation is proposed
below.
Proposal monthly budget Jan –
Aug 2013 (MYR)
Salary Ahbam Abulani 3,200
Salary Hamisah Elahan 1,400
Salary Azri Sawang 3,080
Fuel for boat use 1,540
Petrol for car use 1,540
Photo camera and video for observation and identification 0
Office costs & Consumables 0
Materials for HEAP activities in schools 0
Training for HEAP staff 0
Home Tree nurseries and reforestation activities 2,120
Survey Hornbill (2010) 0
Equipment and uniform for HEAP, KOCP, Warden 693
Equipment Education Camp 0
Boat 0
Finishing upgrading environmental awareness and training center 0
Orang utan bridges 0
Helicopter monitoring 2/year 0
Swift nest population and harvesting survey 1,540
Table 2. Revised monthly budget allocation from January to August 2013 in Malaysian Ringgit that will ensure
that the total project spending is no more than the total budgeted funds from Shining Hope.
Budget forecast and fund disbursement
Based on present spending rates, it is suggested that the funding for the next phase (January to June 2013) is
transferred, with a total of € 25,772.50 (see Table 3).
Table 3. Budget forecasts and actual expenditures
Budget period Actual expenditure
(RM)
Actual expenditure
(Euro)
Forecasted budget
requirements
September to December
2010
MYR 93,123.95 ca. € 22,439 € 27,566.80
January to June 2011 MYR 130,981.13 ca. € 30,819 € 28,850.20
July to December 2011 MYR 132,095.54 ca. € 31,081 € 24,483.00
January to June 2012 MYR 104,153.62 ca. € 26,706 € 25,800.00
July to December 2012 MYR 102,286.30 ca. € 26,568 € 25,781.67
January to June 2013 € 25,772.50
July and August 2013 € 8,590.83
TOTAL € 166,845.00
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Narrative Progress Report July – December 2012
Project Outcome 1. Statistically robust data are available on the trends in distribution, population densities
and conservation status of the orang‐utan, hornbill species, and cave‐nesting swifts in Kinabatangan.
Activity 1. Populations of orangutans, hornbills, and edible nest swiftlets are regularly monitored by KOCP's
Orangutan Research unit (OURS)
Orangutan surveys
Figure 1. One of the orangutans encountered during surveys in the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Reserve,
Sabah
Hutan’s intensive OrangUtan Research Site was established in 1998 in 6.2 km2
of secondary forests in Lot 2 of
the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Reserve near the village of Sukau. A team of ten intensively trained local
research officers ‐ Hutan’s Orang‐Utan Research Unit ‐ take turns to track orangutans in the forest and conduct
eco‐ethological observations. A wide range of data are collected on standardized datasheet including dietary
observations, feeding behaviour, social aspects and ranging patterns
During 2012, Hutan achieved a total of 66 full days (821 hours) of direct observations of 28 wild individual
orangutans. Among the orangutans observed were 9 flanged males, 2 unflanged males, 14 adult females, 2
adolescents and 1 juvenile. This represent a drastic increase compared to the 7 individual orang‐utans observed
in 2011.
A new map of the KOCP study area was completed in 2012. The map of the study site was updated and now
incorporates all the new line‐transects, botanical plots, major fig trees (and important fallback food for
orangutans) and habitat types encountered in the study area. This map is used extensively to map all the
movements of the target individuals who are followed daily by the teams of field research assistants (see for
example Figure 2).
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Project Outcome 2. Levels of degradation and fragmentation of orang‐utan habitat are reduced by 50%
between 2010 and 2013 through improved land use management in human/orang‐utan conflict “hotspots”.
In Kinabatangan, forest loss and fragmentation is jeopardising biodiversity by adversely affecting species’
distribution and dispersal patterns, lowering genetic diversity, and threatening habitats and ecosystem
services. Planning for connectivity between forests blocks is now crucial to ensure the long‐term viability of the
Kinabatangan’s’ biodiversity. With the Kinabatangan Corridor Research Project, Hutan and its partners aim to
design a network of conservation corridors and conservation expansion areas within the Kinabatangan. It uses
a systematic conservation planning approach to identify high conservation value areas based on threatened
species, priority habitats and aboveground carbon stock.
Progress in 2012 included the incorporation of conservation opportunities and constraints into the planning
process. Land value information and agricultural productivity maps were thus integrated into the planning
assessment. Additionally, evaluations of implementation strategies are now being undertaken to secure
targeted lands for conservation, focusing on mechanisms such as carbon payments from Reduced Emissions
from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD), certified sustainable palm oil certification under the
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and the combined alternative of these mechanism RT‐ REDD+. To
integrate these data a specialised area selection algorithm is being developed to select areas based on
conservation values and associated financial costs and benefits.
In June 2012, Hutan and “ConservationDrones.org” tested the use of drones to conduct aerial surveys of
orangutan nests over forest and oil palm plantations (Figure 7). These drones are low‐cost “unmanned aerial
vehicles” flying autonomously on pre‐programmed missions and recording highresolution videos and
photographs. The tests were successful in recording the presence of nests but the photographs/videos
recorded did not allow a more detailed estimation of densities.
Activity 2.a. Participate in forest rehabilitation programs in degraded orang‐utan habitat by reforestation of 1
ha
Since January 2008, Hutan has engaged in a long‐term project to rehabilitate crucial orangutan habitat in the
Lower Kinabatangan. The project aims at recreating a functional forest ecosystem along the Kinabatangan
River. By the end of 2012, Hutan’s reforestation team had planted a total of 19.6 ha (in 5 plots), and 9,670
trees (of 25 species) were alive by the end of 2012. The team maintains the reforestation plots (weeding) for
an average of 3 years after planting. A new 8 ha reforestation site has been identified and mapped, and will be
planted in 2013.
Figure 7. Demonstration of the use of a preprogrammed drone to closely monitor vegetation change, count
orangutan nests, and potentially detect illegal activities in Kinabatangan.
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Project Outcome 4. Illegal logging, poaching and other illicit activities in the LKWS as reported by the Wildlife
Wardens are reduced by at least 50% between 2010 and 2013.
Activity 4. Assist the Sabah Wildlife Department and other relevant agencies in law enforcement and
management activities with training, staff, equipment and funding through the Honorary Wildlife Warden
scheme:
Since 2005, Hutan has worked with the Sabah Wildlife Department on a model project where members of the
local community are directly involved in the management and protection of the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife
Sanctuary. The Sabah Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997 allows the Sabah Wildlife Department to appoint
selected members of the public as “Honorary Wildlife Wardens” (HWW).
By the end of 2012, a total of 565 HWWs were appointed and trained by the Sabah Wildlife Department in
Sabah. Hutan now counts 16 members of the Kinabatangan community as HWW. The HWW are members of
the public working voluntarily to enforce the State wildlife law. In 2012, the head of Hutan’s HWW team was
re‐elected as a member of the Sabah Honorary Warden & Ranger Association’s steering committee.
In 2012, Hutan’s Honorary Wildlife Warden team conducted 335 patrols in and around the LWKS including 126
boat day patrols, 36 night boat patrols, 93 day car patrols and 80 night car patrols (Figure 9). The HWW also
performed roadblocks to detect and arrest illegal hunters and wildlife smugglers. These law enforcement
activities by Hutan’s HWW halted 11 cases of illegal activities (mostly poaching and illegal logging) in 2012.
In September 2012, Hutan conducted an aerial survey to assess orangutan presence in 20 forest “islands”
within oil palm plantations in the Kinabatangan region. This helicopter survey identified orangutan nests in 20
forest patches (or 75% of all forest patches surveyed). Also in 2012, a rescue operation was conducted for two
orangutans which had become stranded in a patch of forest being cleared in an oil palm plantation near Sukau.
The two orangutans were later translocated to the Lot 6 of the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary.
Project Outcome 5. Local capabilities enhanced of at least 100 Malaysian conservation professionals
Activity 5.a. Develop a training platform in the Lower Kinabatangan for national and international conservation
professionals, staff of relevant government agencies, Malaysian students, project staff and local communities
(including the upgrading of the existing infrastructure)
Since the inception of the Kinabatangan Orang‐Utan Conservation Project, strong commitment has been
placed on training local staff to enhance their capacity in conducting conservation related work. In 2012, Hutan
Figure 9. Night (left) and river (right) patrols are conducted regularly in the lower Kinabatangan area.
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désormais consacrée à la culture lucrative du palmier à huile). Pourtant, c'est sous ces frondaisons
denses, moutonnement continu de cimes dominé de loin en loin par quelques géants aux troncs
lisses et clairs, foisonnements d'épiphytes et de lianes, que se cachent une faune et une flore
ébouriffantes : immenses diptérocarpes touchant le ciel, orchidées sauvages par milliers, orangs‐
outans paisibles (11.000 dans l'Etat malais de Sabah où nous nous trouvons, 54.000 dans tout
Bornéo), nasiques irrésistibles (ces singes pourvus d'un gros nez plat et mou qui ont eu les
honneurs de Tintin dans « Vol 714 pour Sydney »), éléphants d'Asie, 34 espèces d'oiseaux dont huit
de calaos magnifiques... et aussi, pour être honnête, des serpents, des moustiques et des sangsues
en pagaille.
Ce matin‐là, le fleuve Kinabatangan charrie des eaux couleur havane. Le plus long fleuve de Sabah
(« la terre sous le vent »), reste la voie royale pour voir les animaux et débusquer les grands singes
dans leurs nids (l'orang‐outan en change tous les jours). Il est surtout l'endroit d'Asie du Sud‐Est où
la biodiversité est la plus riche, et où les petits carnivores sont les plus nombreux au monde. Hélas,
la providence ne nous aura pas conduits jusqu'à la merveilleuse panthère nébuleuse... Un poème à
elle toute seule.
C'est donc là, à Sukau, minuscule village posé au bord du fleuve, qu'est née voilà quinze ans Hutan,
une ONG française reconnue pour la qualité de ses travaux sur les primates. Récemment coupée
par un glissement de terrain, la route fait maints détours, contourne un café Internet, une école,
quelques Bed & Breakfast, et une petite mosquée, avant de conduire au siège de l'organisation
fondée par Isabelle Lackman, primatologue, et Marc Ancrenaz, vétérinaire. « En 1994, lorsque nous
sommes arrivés ici, il n'y avait personne. Nous nous intéressions déjà aux orangs‐outans et
souhaitions créer notre propre projet de recherche », explique Isabelle Lackman. Très vite, la petite
structure s'est développée. Aujourd'hui elle emploie 55 personnes quasiment toutes originaires de
Sukau. Outre la conservation des grands singes, Hutan a monté une unité qui replante des variétés
d'arbres appréciées par les orangs‐outans, une unité en charge des écoles et une troisième qui
protège les grottes de Gomantong où deux millions d'hirondelles ont établi leur colonie; elle
travaille enfin sur des recensements de la biodiversité à Sabah. Une émanation de Hutan (Red Ape
Encounters) accueille et guide 300 visiteurs par an; des privilégiés qui, au côté de ces spécialistes,
pourront au fil d'une croisière d'observation de la vie sauvage, rencontrer de paisibles groupes de
nasiques ou d'élégants langurs, approcher quantité d'oiseaux et papillons, et, enfin, s'enfoncer en
forêt pour s'approcher ‐ les jours de chance ‐ tout près de Juliana et sa petite Félicité dans leur nid,
et leurs congénères.
Pierres de Bézoard et brumes d'opale
Retour à K.K. Pour les antiques géographes grecs, arabes, chinois, et pendant des siècles encore
après eux, la grande île de Bornéo n'est qu'une rumeur de Pérou, un pays cousu d'or. Les premières
descriptions mentionnent encore les richesses de ses forêts, le camphre, la cire, l'encens, mais aussi
des produits très exotiques dont on n'a pas idée en Europe : les nids d'hirondelles, les cornes de
rhinocéros, les précieuses pierres de Bézoard aussi appelées « pierres de fiel » ou « perles
d'estomac » et que le dictionnaire de l'Académie française définissait en 1694 comme une « pierre
engendrée dans le corps d'un animal des Indes » et précisait qu'ils étaient « souverains contre les
venins ».
Accaparée par les marchands britanniques à la fin du XIXe siècle, K.K. devient l'un des fleurons de la
British Malaya. Aujourd'hui, n'escomptez pas retrouver l'atmosphère des romans malais de Joseph