At the Orangutan Land Trust, we are focused on the long-term survival of the orangutan in the wild.
We are dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and safeguarding of forested regions in areas where orangutans naturally live or have historically lived. Our primary objective is to secure designated forest habitats that are safe for orangutans.
Forests.
For orangutans.
Forever.
Our overall mission is to enable sustainable solutions that ensure safe areas of forest for the continued survival of the orangutan.
Human activities, in particular deforestation, poaching and wildfires – have been catastrophic for orangutans and lead to the loss of orangutan habitats and the decline of orangutan populations. But despite being critically endangered, the orangutan is still alive and kicking! Thus, there still is time to implement holistic but strict solutions to halt the loss of orangutan habitats and the decline of orangutan populations.
Our Mission
Have you watched Ozi: Voice of the Rainforest?
Ozi: Voice of the Forest is an animated film that follows the journey of an orphaned orangutan named Ozi. After being separated from her parents in a forest fire, Ozi is rescued and raised in a sanctuary. She learns sign language and becomes a social media influencer, using her voice to raise awareness about the plight of her rainforest home.
Although the film captures the beauty of these important ecosystems and stresses the urgency of protecting rainforests, we the undersigned are concerned about palm oil being characterised as the ‘villain’ in the story.
We believe that one of the most effective ways to tackle forest loss and help orangutans like Ozi is to instead of boycotting it altogether. Learn more about sustainable palm oil.
Find out more about what actions we can all take to preserve rainforests.
Read the Experts Respond to Ozi: Voice of the Forest statement.
Our Three Key Strategies
We focus on three key strategies in our work enabling sustainable solutions for the long-term survival of the orangutan in the wild.
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Encourage policy makers to develop and implement strong policies and to uphold existing laws that contribute to orangutan conservation.
Support in-country initiatives and efforts to help deliver their aims
Develop approriate and responsible partnerships to deliver tangible outcomes on the ground.
The Orangutan Land Trust is backed by a Scientific Advisory Board made up of some of the best minds working in orangutan and forest conservation. They represent a number of disciplines and specialties, and a range of regions throughout Malaysia and Indonesia. In this way, Orangutan Land Trust can consider where the greatest needs and best possible outcomes can be found, backed by sound science. Its Board of Trustees includes leaders in academia, business, wildlife conservation and sustainability.
About us
Some of the threats facing orangutans today
Orangutans are arboreal primates that depend on forests for their survival. Their habitat is rapidly being destroyed by deforestation. Orangutans primarily live in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, which are increasingly subject to fires due to a combination of natural and human causes. They are also under threat due to poaching. One of the reasons for this is their meat is seen as a delicacy in some parts of Malaysia and Indonesia.
“The single most important thing consumers can do to save orangutans is to
demand sustainable palm oil.”
Lone Droscher-Nielsen
Our Projects
Our Projects are varied and involve working with partners and governments to acquire, restore and protect areas of forest for the orangutans. One of our key focus areas is around sustainable palm oil as the majority of palm fruit trees are grown in areas where orangutans live. Our concern is to be able to provide secure habitats for orangutans in the wild as well as those that have been rehabilitated in are ready to be released again.
