Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Conservation of Shorea Selanica and Vatica Flavovirens in Feruhumpenai Matano Protection Forest, Luwu District

Grantee Name: Universitas Andi Jemma

Hotspot: Wallacea
Location: Indonesia
Amount: $19,408
Dates: Jan 2016 – Jan 2017
Keywords: Forestry, Habitat conservation and management, Species Conservation

Work with the local community to conserve Feruhumpenai Matano, the watershed of the ancient Lake Matano in Indonesia. The forest holds a population of two Dipterocarp trees,Shorea selanica and Vatica flavovirens, which are currently threatened by commodity plantations. The project will also develop a nursery to create a source of sustainable timber.

Strategic Direction :

1 Address threats to high priority species