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Mission and Long-Term Goals
1. Managing and ensuring care for ex-captive orangutans at TPNP
Since the 1970s, Tanjung Puting National Park has functioned as an orangutan rehabilitation and release facility in Kalimantan.
Following recent studies, the decision has been taken to close TPNP to further intake of rehabilitant orangutans due to concerns for the potential health and resource impacts on the existing local wild and ex-captive population. FNPF fully supports the Nyaru Menteng facility which will now act as the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre for Central Kalimantan; however, TPNP remains the home for a number of ex-captive orangutans and they still need to be cared for.
Longer Term Goals
* To continue funding for food, equipment, medicines and veterinary services and supplies for treatment of apes currently at TPNP following as closely as possible the orangutan rehabilitation standards recommended by the CBSG [Conservation Breeding Specialist Group].
* To add to the body of information on orangutan rehabilitation methods and to build up a notes database on ex-captive orangutans for use in future research
* To create a sustainable eco-tourism program in conjunction with Park Authorities, local villages and the private sector
* To utilise the site for educational purposes for students and researchers, in a manner that will not negatively impact on park conservation.
* To continue to maintain and upgrade facilities for animals and volunteers
* To provide funds for further training for the FNPF park rangers.
2. Preparing release sites for other ex captive animals at TPNP
FNPF is very keen to support the national animal rescue centre program, focusing on the release program for ex-captives. We are strongly aware that the animals that have been taken from Tanjung Puting are not only orangutan but also other mammals, primates, birds, reptiles and other species. FNPF intend to maximise the park station infrastructure we have helped to introduce to support utilising the park as a release site and research area for other endangered species besides orangutans.
Longer Term Goals
* To explore the viability of TPNP as a release site for other confiscated or rescued species, working with relevant organisations such as Animal Rescue Centres throughout Indonesia
* To utilise the site for educational purposes for students and researchers, in a manner that will not negatively impact on park conservation.
* To build, maintain and upgrade facilities for animals and volunteers.
* To provide funds for further training for the FNPF park rangers.
3. Conserving & rehabilitating the native habitat of TPNP
Being a small organization, the FNPF generally prefer to quietly get on with our work. We support the government and other bodies working to control illegal logging where possible with our limited financial and human resources, however it is outside our means to work on larger-scale solutions such as establishing new reserves, funding protection patrols, and buying/ leasing tracts of forest. FNPF`s focus is instead on habitat rehabilitation and reforestation to address the deforestation that is occurring.
Longer Term Goals
* To promote the diversity of flora and fauna within the rainforest and to promote the conservation of rainforest.
* To undertake habitat rehabilitation and reforestation programs with maximum local involvement.
* To provide opportunities for research for Indonesian and international institutions and students and facilitate information sharing at national and international levels.
* To establish an education centre to provide and publish information for visitors and staff on the wild and semi-wild apes as well as the rich flora and fauna in TPNP.
* To increase environmental awareness especially among school-aged children, via conservation education programs and interactive on-site activities.
4. Community agriculture & management of natural resources
FNPF supports sustainable agriculture and livestock related projects that promote good husbandry in an ecologically responsible manner. By providing compatible development alternatives, such projects can reduce the likelihood of logging without harming local biodiversity. Better husbandry often leads to better care of natural resources, which in turn leads to increasing benefits from the forest and general environment.
Longer Term Goals
* To work with local people to promote the maintenance of forest habitat, while seeking to balance the goals of environmental sustainability, poverty reduction and food security
* To encourage partnerships with appropriate organisations to carry out research and to design, develop and implement pilot dissemination projects in sustainable agriculture and related areas
* To support local people to take part in trial projects and on-farm research, drawing on both indigenous processes and modern science-based systems
* To promote responsible practices while exploring income-generating options in the fields of general agriculture including animal husbandry, agroforestry, crops and farming systems.
5. Local capacity building & community development
The FNPF recognises that many environmental problems in Indonesia are created by low social and economic development at the community level. We view development as a process, not an `exportable product`. FNPF therefore focuses on basic infrastructure support for local communities and on ensuring that certain principles are applied to all our projects. We support a balanced capacity building approach that takes into account physical, mental and spiritual factors, and hold strongly to a vision of the inter-relatedness and inter-dependence of man and his environment, and of man and his fellow men.
Longer Term Goals
* Where possible utilise a consultative approach and promote self-sufficiency via step-by-step participatory processes, developing strategies to address village concerns while building confidence and decision-making skills.
* Facilitate access to information and education via an integrated education support program and the provision of links into wider support networks.
* Initiate economically viable cultural development activities such as skills training in local handicraft, recognising the impact of culture loss on self-respect and dignity.
* Undertake supportive community infrastructure projects in areas of greatest need, as identified in conjunction with local communities.
1. Managing and ensuring care for ex-captive orangutans at TPNP
Since the 1970s, Tanjung Puting National Park has functioned as an orangutan rehabilitation and release facility in Kalimantan.
Following recent studies, the decision has been taken to close TPNP to further intake of rehabilitant orangutans due to concerns for the potential health and resource impacts on the existing local wild and ex-captive population. FNPF fully supports the Nyaru Menteng facility which will now act as the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre for Central Kalimantan; however, TPNP remains the home for a number of ex-captive orangutans and they still need to be cared for.
Longer Term Goals
* To continue funding for food, equipment, medicines and veterinary services and supplies for treatment of apes currently at TPNP following as closely as possible the orangutan rehabilitation standards recommended by the CBSG [Conservation Breeding Specialist Group].
* To add to the body of information on orangutan rehabilitation methods and to build up a notes database on ex-captive orangutans for use in future research
* To create a sustainable eco-tourism program in conjunction with Park Authorities, local villages and the private sector
* To utilise the site for educational purposes for students and researchers, in a manner that will not negatively impact on park conservation.
* To continue to maintain and upgrade facilities for animals and volunteers
* To provide funds for further training for the FNPF park rangers.
2. Preparing release sites for other ex captive animals at TPNP
FNPF is very keen to support the national animal rescue centre program, focusing on the release program for ex-captives. We are strongly aware that the animals that have been taken from Tanjung Puting are not only orangutan but also other mammals, primates, birds, reptiles and other species. FNPF intend to maximise the park station infrastructure we have helped to introduce to support utilising the park as a release site and research area for other endangered species besides orangutans.
Longer Term Goals
* To explore the viability of TPNP as a release site for other confiscated or rescued species, working with relevant organisations such as Animal Rescue Centres throughout Indonesia
* To utilise the site for educational purposes for students and researchers, in a manner that will not negatively impact on park conservation.
* To build, maintain and upgrade facilities for animals and volunteers.
* To provide funds for further training for the FNPF park rangers.
3. Conserving & rehabilitating the native habitat of TPNP
Being a small organization, the FNPF generally prefer to quietly get on with our work. We support the government and other bodies working to control illegal logging where possible with our limited financial and human resources, however it is outside our means to work on larger-scale solutions such as establishing new reserves, funding protection patrols, and buying/ leasing tracts of forest. FNPF`s focus is instead on habitat rehabilitation and reforestation to address the deforestation that is occurring.
Longer Term Goals
* To promote the diversity of flora and fauna within the rainforest and to promote the conservation of rainforest.
* To undertake habitat rehabilitation and reforestation programs with maximum local involvement.
* To provide opportunities for research for Indonesian and international institutions and students and facilitate information sharing at national and international levels.
* To establish an education centre to provide and publish information for visitors and staff on the wild and semi-wild apes as well as the rich flora and fauna in TPNP.
* To increase environmental awareness especially among school-aged children, via conservation education programs and interactive on-site activities.
4. Community agriculture & management of natural resources
FNPF supports sustainable agriculture and livestock related projects that promote good husbandry in an ecologically responsible manner. By providing compatible development alternatives, such projects can reduce the likelihood of logging without harming local biodiversity. Better husbandry often leads to better care of natural resources, which in turn leads to increasing benefits from the forest and general environment.
Longer Term Goals
* To work with local people to promote the maintenance of forest habitat, while seeking to balance the goals of environmental sustainability, poverty reduction and food security
* To encourage partnerships with appropriate organisations to carry out research and to design, develop and implement pilot dissemination projects in sustainable agriculture and related areas
* To support local people to take part in trial projects and on-farm research, drawing on both indigenous processes and modern science-based systems
* To promote responsible practices while exploring income-generating options in the fields of general agriculture including animal husbandry, agroforestry, crops and farming systems.
5. Local capacity building & community development
The FNPF recognises that many environmental problems in Indonesia are created by low social and economic development at the community level. We view development as a process, not an `exportable product`. FNPF therefore focuses on basic infrastructure support for local communities and on ensuring that certain principles are applied to all our projects. We support a balanced capacity building approach that takes into account physical, mental and spiritual factors, and hold strongly to a vision of the inter-relatedness and inter-dependence of man and his environment, and of man and his fellow men.
Longer Term Goals
* Where possible utilise a consultative approach and promote self-sufficiency via step-by-step participatory processes, developing strategies to address village concerns while building confidence and decision-making skills.
* Facilitate access to information and education via an integrated education support program and the provision of links into wider support networks.
* Initiate economically viable cultural development activities such as skills training in local handicraft, recognising the impact of culture loss on self-respect and dignity.
* Undertake supportive community infrastructure projects in areas of greatest need, as identified in conjunction with local communities.
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