Nyaru Menteng, Central Kalimantan – The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOS Foundation) has announced the relocation of the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre to a new site, located not far from the previous rehabilitation centre. This move aims to create a more conducive environment for orangutans undergoing rehabilitation and to improve operational efficiency in a more integrated location.
Forest schools are important because they help orphaned orangutans or those who have previously interacted with humans relearn survival skills, such as foraging for natural food, building nests, and recognizing dangers. This program increases their chances of being successfully released into the wild by better preparing them, reducing their dependency on humans, and preventing conflicts with human settlements. Additionally, forest schools play a key role in long-term conservation by maintaining wild orangutan populations and supporting the balance of tropical forest ecosystems.
The increasing human activity around the former rehabilitation centre has affected the tranquility of young orangutans still in the learning process. In an effort to ensure their well-being and reduce potential risks from human interactions, the BOS Foundation is gradually relocating the rehabilitation facilities to a larger and more consolidated area, the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation and Conservation Area. This new location will serve as the future rehabilitation centre for rescued orphaned orangutans, allowing the BOS Foundation to operate more effectively in one concentrated environment.
Although it is already operational, the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation and Conservation Area still requires further development of supporting facilities, such as a clinic, fruit storage, offices, and socialization enclosures. This relocation is a priority to ensure the sustainability of the orangutan rehabilitation program and provide a better space for their development according to the stages of rehabilitation they are undergoing.
As an initial step, the BOS Foundation organized an inauguration event as part of the relocation of work facilities from the old site to the new one. The first phase of this relocation is the transfer of the Forest School, which will continue to be developed to provide optimal education and survival training for the orangutans before they are ready to be released into their natural habitat.
MINISTER OF FORESTRY OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA, RAJA JULI ANTONI, MA., PH.D., "Absolutely amazing. I am often moved; it is very touching to see a group of people who dedicate themselves to the well-being of the forest and biodiversity, especially orangutans. Yesterday, I visited Salat Island, a pre-release island. The orangutans there are actually alumni of the Forest School at the Nyaru Menteng Orangutan Rehabilitation and Conservation Area. So, this opportunity motivates all of us to take better care of our nature and ensure that our forests remain sustainable, allowing orangutans and other wildlife to live freely in their natural habitat, which is their true home." said the Minister of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia.
HEAD OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AGENCY (BKSDA) OF CENTRAL KALIMANTAN, PERSADA AGUSSETIA SITEPU, S.HUT., M.SI., "Orangutans are a crucial species in the Borneo forest ecosystem. They act as forest guardians by dispersing seeds and maintaining the health of the forest. Therefore, it is important for all of us—government, the public, and NGOs like BOS Foundation—to work together in the conservation of orangutans and their habitat. Without strong collaboration, the sustainability of orangutans as an endangered species cannot be achieved," said the Head of BKSDA Central Kalimantan.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOS FOUNDATION, DR. IR. JAMARTIN SIHITE, MSC., "The orangutan rehabilitation process at the Forest School is a long journey that requires high dedication and significant financial resources. We sincerely hope that the public and various parties will provide support, both morally and materially, so that we can continue to carry out this mission. Every step in this rehabilitation process is crucial for the survival of the orangutans we rescue. With the new and better facilities, we hope to speed up the rehabilitation process and soon return them to their natural habitat, where they can fulfill their role in nature," concluded the Chairman of BOS Foundation.
The BOS Foundation invites the public, institutions, and relevant parties to participate in the development of new facilities at New Nyaru Menteng, so that the Forest School can continue to operate effectively, creating a better future for orangutans in need of rehabilitation and preserving our forests.
The BOS Foundation also extends its deepest appreciation to all partners, including BOS Australia, BOS Germany, BOS New Zealand, BOS Switzerland, BOS UK, BOS USA, BOS France, and Save the Orangutan and to our global supporters, including Orangutan Outreach, who have contributed to our orangutan conservation work. Their support is crucial to the success of our conservation mission in Indonesia. We are also very grateful for the support from business entities such as PT AVO Innovation & Technology, as well as various other organizations, such as Zoo Atlanta, and individual donors from around the world who support our conservation efforts in Indonesia.
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ABOUT BOS FOUNDATION
Founded in 1991, the BOS Foundation is a non-profit Indonesian organisation dedicated to the conservation of Bornean orangutans and their natural habitats, working together with the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, local communities, and international partner organisations.
Alongside a range of other activities that include ecosystem restoration, community development, and education programs, the BOS Foundation currently cares for more than 300 orangutans across two rehabilitation centres. This is accomplished with the support of 400 highly dedicated staff members and experts in the fields of primatology, biodiversity, ecology, forest rehabilitation, agroforestry, community empowerment, communications, education, and orangutan welfare. For further information, please visit www.orangutan.or.id.
ABOUT NYARU MENTENG REHABILITATION CENTRE
The Nyaru Menteng Rehabilitation Centre, established in 1999 by the BOS Foundation, is located approximately 30 kilometers from the city centre of Palangka Raya in Central Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. Focused on rehabilitating orangutans, it also serves as a conservation education centre, engaging local communities in preservation efforts and educating the public about the importance of protecting orangutans and their habitats.
MORE INFORMATION:
Director of Public Relations - Ministry of Environment and Forestry
U. Mamat Rahmat – 082299100040 (Call Centre)
Head of the Central Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA)
Persada Agussetia Sitepu,S.Hut.,M.SI – 082238667543
Program Manager PROKT Nyaru Menteng BOSF
Denny Kurniawan - 08115202123
Communication BOSF
Nur Furqon Bahmid – 087874728242
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