To manage and ensure appropriate care for ex-captive orangutans in TPNP, in partnership with
the Indonesian Government.
To prepare release sites for other ex captive animals at TPNP.
To conserve and rehabilitate the native flora, fauna and habitat of the TPNP and environs.
To promote community care and management of natural resources via increased awareness and
participation in ecologically sustainable activities.
To support local capacity building and environmentally sound community development practices.
1. Managing and ensuring care for ex-captive orangutans at TPNP
Since the 1970s, Tanjung Puting National Park has functioned as an orangutan rehabilitation and
release facility in Kalimantan.
Following recent studies, the decision has been taken to close TPNP to further intake of rehabilitant
orangutans due to concerns for the potential health and resource impacts on the existing local wild and
ex-captive population. FNPF fully supports the Nyaru Menteng facility which will now act as the Orangutan
Rehabilitation Centre for Central Kalimantan; however, TPNP remains the home for a number of ex-captive
orangutans and they still need to be cared for.
Longer Term Goals
To continue funding for food, equipment, medicines and veterinary services and supplies for treatment
of apes currently at TPNP following as closely as possible the orangutan rehabilitation standards recommended
by the CBSG (Conservation Breeding Specialist Group).
To add to the body of information on orangutan rehabilitation methods and to build up a notes database
on ex-captive orangutans for use in future research.
To create a sustainable eco-tourism program in conjunction with Park Authorities, local villages and
the private sector.
To utilise the site for educational purposes for students and researchers, in a manner that will not
negatively impact on park conservation.
To continue to maintain and upgrade facilities for animals and volunteers.
To provide funds for further training for the FNPF park rangers.
2. Preparing release sites for other ex captive animals at TPNP
FNPF is very keen to support the national animal rescue centre program, focusing on the release program
for ex-captives. We are strongly aware that the animals that have been taken from Tanjung Puting are not only
orangutan but also other mammals, primates, birds, reptiles and other species. FNPF intend to maximise the park
station infrastructure we have helped to introduce to support utilising the park as a release site and research
area for other endangered species besides orangutans.
Longer Term Goals
To explore the viability of TPNP as a release site for other confiscated or rescued species, working with
relevant organisations such as Animal Rescue Centres throughout Indonesia.
To utilise the site for educational purposes for students and researchers, in a manner that will not negatively
impact on park conservation.
To build, maintain and upgrade facilities for animals and volunteers.
To provide funds for further training for the FNPF park rangers.
3. Conserving & rehabilitating the native habitat of TPNP
Being a small organization, the FNPF generally prefer to quietly get on with our work. We support the government
and other bodies working to control illegal logging where possible with our limited financial and human resources,
however it is outside our means to work on larger-scale solutions such as establishing new reserves, funding protection
patrols, and buying/ leasing tracts of forest. FNPF's focus is instead on habitat rehabilitation and reforestation to
address the deforestation that is occurring.
Longer Term Goals
To promote the diversity of flora and fauna within the rainforest and to promote the conservation of rainforest.
To undertake habitat rehabilitation and reforestation programs with maximum local involvement.
To provide opportunities for research for Indonesian and international institutions and students and facilitate
information sharing at national and international levels.
To establish an education centre to provide and publish information for visitors and staff on the wild and
semi-wild apes as well as the rich flora and fauna in TPNP.
To increase environmental awareness especially among school-aged children, via conservation education
programs and interactive on-site activities.
4. Community agriculture & management of natural resources
FNPF supports sustainable agriculture and livestock related projects that promote good husbandry in an
ecologically responsible manner. By providing compatible development alternatives, such projects can reduce
the likelihood of logging without harming local biodiversity. Better husbandry often leads to better care of
natural resources, which in turn leads to increasing benefits from the forest and general environment.
Longer Term Goals
To work with local people to promote the maintenance of forest habitat, while seeking to balance the goals
of environmental sustainability, poverty reduction and food security.
To encourage partnerships with appropriate organisations to carry out research and to design, develop and
implement pilot dissemination projects in sustainable agriculture and related areas.
To support local people to take part in trial projects and on-farm research, drawing on both indigenous
processes and modern science-based systems.
To promote responsible practices while exploring income-generating options in the fields of general agriculture
including animal husbandry, agroforestry, crops and farming systems.
5. Local capacity building & community development
The FNPF recognises that many environmental problems in Indonesia are created by low social and economic development
at the community level. We view development as a process, not an 'exportable product'. FNPF therefore focuses on
basic infrastructure support for local communities and on ensuring that certain principles are applied to all our
projects. We support a balanced capacity building approach that takes into account physical, mental and spiritual
factors, and hold strongly to a vision of the inter-relatedness and inter-dependence of man and his environment,
and of man and his fellow men.
Longer Term Goals
Where possible utilise a consultative approach and promote self-sufficiency via step-by-step participatory
processes, developing strategies to address village concerns while building confidence and decision-making skills.
Facilitate access to information and education via an integrated education support program and the provision
of links into wider support networks.
Initiate economically viable cultural development activities such as skills training in local handicraft,
recognising the impact of culture loss on self-respect and dignity.
Undertake supportive community infrastructure projects in areas of greatest need, as identified in conjunction
with local communities.
