A new manual guides plantation managers on making estates friendly to wildlife THE basin of the Kinabatangan river, the longest river in Sabah and rich in biodiversity, has been Read More
‘Biodiversity in Plantation Landscapes’ Manual
The Biodiversity in Plantation Landscapes manual, part of the 'Biodiversity for Busy Managers' (B4BM) initiative was visualised by Wild Asia, and subsequently supported by the Read More
Review of smallholder projects in palm oil – a Malaysian perspective
Working with small farmers in global commodities is challenging but perhaps, there are opportunities to create models for corporate shared values that may have far reaching Read More
Bird Diversity Study in Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation
A two-month study of avian diversity was conducted in an oil palm plantation in Bintulu,Sarawak in 2010. The preliminary survey of bird diversity showed that there could be a Read More
A Case Study for Palm Oil Refinery Supply Chain in Peninsular Malaysia
The palm oil industry supply chain is complex and there are no quick and easy solutions when it comes to addressing sustainability gaps. A pilot project is currently underway to Read More
Is your integrated pest management going to pot?
First the good news Barn owls, Tyto alba, have been a key aspect of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in oil palm plantations in West Malaysia since the 1980s, after initial Read More
Migratory Birds in Malaysia – What Planters Need to Know
The idea is to inform managers and planners about the key biodiversity issues that apply to oil palm plantation development, and provide practical know-how to mitigate negative Read More
Klias Peat Swamp Forest, Sabah, Malaysia
Peat is an organic soil with special management concerns. Physical changes to the landscape (eg. forest clearance or drainage canals) alter the natural dynamics of the water regime Read More
Pekan Peat Swamp Forest, Pahang, Malaysia
Peat swamp forests are just one example of the rich natural heritage found in the tropical rainforest of Malaysia. Adapted to tolerate high water levels, these wetlands habitats Read More