Some background and more on GLNP replanting! Since 1982, a transmigration project in northern Sumatra, supported by the Asian Development Bank, has been encroaching on the Gunung Leuser National Park. A major area of focus for the OIC. The on-site nursery in Besitang. The oil palm trees in the background are the remaining 100 hectares of illegal trees in the national park that we are still seeking funding to remove and replant with indigenous forest species.

The challenge of ensuring a future for Sumatran tigers in the wild. Thursday, February 16, 2006. Fight Against Wildlife Crime - Government, NGOs and Industry Unite. This week in Sumatra nationwide efforts to eradicate poaching and illegal trade of tiger, rhino, elephant, orang-utan, made significant progress with the opening of an intensive boot-camp training course focused on enhancing wildlife protection. Organised by the Sumatran Tiger Conservation Program.