Pontianak (ANTARA) - The West Kalimantan Natural Resources\nConservation Agency (BKSDA) together with the Yayasan Inisiasi Alam\nRehabilitasi Indonesia (YIARI) has successfully translocated one\nindividual orangutan from Pemangkat Jaya Hamlet, Pemangkat Village,\nSimpang Hilir Subdistrict, Kayong Utara Regency, to reduce conflicts\nbetween humans and wildlife.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe translocation activity involved the Gunung Palung National Park\nAgency, elements of the TNI-Polri, as well as the local community,\u201d said\nYIARI\u2019s Assistant Manager of the Orangutan Protection Unit, Muhadi, in\nPontianak on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The translocation was carried out following reports from residents\nregarding the appearance of the orangutan in plantation areas since the\nend of last year.<\/p>\n
He said the translocation step was taken after various other handling\nefforts had been carefully considered. According to him, the presence of\nthe orangutan that had begun to settle in residents\u2019 gardens over the\npast week has caused losses and concerns among the community.<\/p>\n
The joint team conducted the evacuation from the morning using a\ntranquilliser gun operated by licensed officers, as well as careful\ncalculation of the anaesthesia dose by a veterinarian.<\/p>\n
YIARI veterinarian, drh Rachel, stated that the medical examination\nresults showed natural wounds on the face and left arm, as well as a\nfracture in the tooth. However, these conditions have healed and do not\naffect the animal\u2019s health.<\/p>\n
\u201cOverall, the orangutan\u2019s condition is healthy and suitable for\ntranslocation,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
After the examination, the orangutan was moved to the Gunung Palung\nNational Park area, which is considered to have strong protection and\nadequate food availability. The journey to the release site took about\ntwo hours using a combination of land and water transportation.<\/p>\n
The Head of the West Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency\n(BKSDA), Murlan Dameria Pane, appreciated the synergy of all parties in\nthe success of the translocation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis translocation is part of efforts to save orangutans while\nreducing conflicts with humans. Community support and cross-sector\ncollaboration are very determinant in the success of this activity,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the General Chairman of YIARI, Silverius Oscar Unggul,\nemphasised the importance of integrated land-use planning to suppress\nconflicts between humans and wildlife.<\/p>\n
\u201cRapid changes in land use pose a major challenge for orangutans to\nsurvive. Collective commitment is needed so that humans and wildlife can\ncoexist sustainably,\u201d he said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bksda-and-yiari-successfully-translocate-orangutan-in-kayong-utara-1777193478", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }