Bio-diversity

Development of a full project proposal through in-depth consultations and interviews conducted with the indigenous Semai community and relevant stakeholders on their indigenous practices and beliefs and how best they can participate in the proposed project. In addition, Rafflesia plant and Rajah Brooke Birdwing butterfly sites within the Bukit Kinta Forest Reserve were identified, with the help of the indigenous Semai, to be jointly promoted, along with the existing known Rafflesia and Rajah Brooke sites, as potential eco-tourism sites. Other activities undertaken included: exploring the feasibility of inter-cropping medicinal plants among durian trees; conducting training courses for the local Semai as nature guides, tour operators, manufacturers of handicraft, and sustainable harvesters of Rajah Brooke; and forming a cooperative in Ulu Geroh to represent the interests and needs of the local Semai, as well as to coordinate their activities.

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