About us

WWF-Malaysia is a international conservation trust that runs more than 75 projects covering a environmental protection and nature conservation in Malaysia. Since 1972, WWF-Malaysia worked on important conservation projects, from saving species like tigers and turtles, to protecting our forests, rivers and seas. WWFMalaysia is able to expertise worldwide as part of WWF, the global conservation organisation. Who We Are Established as a international conservation trust on 1972, WWF-Malaysia began as a two person-organisation. Today, we have more than 100 people working for us. Also known as Tabung Alam Malaysia, we are governed by a Board of Trustees. What We Do WWF-Malaysias work focused on scientific research of wildlifestyles and natural habitats. This expanded to the management of protected areas. Today, our work covers the broader issues of the natural environment, incorporating aspects as policy work, environmental education, public awareness and campaigns.

Projects
Forest Community-Based Conservation In Ulu Padas, Sabah Sustainable Forest Management Wetland Partners for Wetlands Likas Wetlands Nature Education Centre Species Elephant/Rhino Project Tiger

Community-Based Conservation In Ulu Padas, Sabah

The Lun Dayeh are the main ethnic group in Ulu Padas, Sabah who rely on subsistence farming and forest resources for their daily needs. Bordering their farming areas is a Commercial Forest Reserve that is scheduled for timber extraction. The Lun Dayeh are playing a vital role in shaping the future of their homeland through this WWF Malaysia project, which aims to optimise conservation and wise use of the area. The project will encourage integrated land use planning among stakeholders, help to develop the areas tourism potential and outline sustainable management of the Communal Forest. which aims to optimise conservation and wise use of the area. The project will encourage integrated land use planning among stakeholders, help to develop the areas tourism potential and outline sustainable management of the Communal Forest.

Sustainable Forest Management

The forests in Sabah are divided into Forest Management Units (FMU) of about 100,000 hectares each, and are awarded to concessionaires for periods of 99 years. The concessionaires have to prepare land use plans, subject to the Sabah State Governments approval. The aim of this project is to assist in the formulation of the plans, taking into account the social and environmental factors in the area and ensuring long-term sustainability of its resources.As the area is also crucial for wildlife such as elephant conservation, it is important that the land use approach helps maintain that value. In order to do that, the project will compile information on the complex of issues surrounding FMU and come up with the best approach towards sustainable forest management within the FMUs. Sustainable Forest Management The forests in Sabah are divided into Forest Management Units (FMU) of about 100,000 hectares each, and are awarded to concessionaires for periods of 99 years. The concessionaires have to prepare land use plans, subject to the Sabah State Governments approval. The aim of this project is to assist in the

formulation of the plans, taking into account the social and environmental factors in the area and ensuring long-term sustainability of its resources.As the area is also crucial for wildlife such as elephant conservation, it is important that the land use approach helps maintain that value. In order to do that, the project will compile information on the complex of issues surrounding FMU and come up with the best approach towards sustainable forest management within the FMUs.

Partners for Wetlands

This three-year programme, now halfway through its course, aims to encourage good management of the Kinabatangan River in Sabah and its neighbouring floodplains (including the water, forest and wildlife) by working hand-in-hand with partners in government, in the plantation and tourism sectors, and among local communities. The project is identifying the common goals that help more than one sector to achieve objectives that are in line with conservation. It is hoped that this programme will lead to the development of management plans and perhaps even an integrated catchment plan for the whole river basin, covering nearly a quarter of the State of Sabah. Wildlife studies, in collaboration with the Sabah Wildlife Department, are also intended to be part of the overall effort.

Likas Wetlands Nature Education Centre

Together with other non-governmental organisations and government departments, WWF Malaysia is a member of the management committee that guides and oversees the development of the Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary at the Likas Wetlands in Sabah. Education has been identified as an important tool in the efforts to conserve wetlands. Surrounded by 15 schools with a student population of more than 20,000, the mangroves at Likas Wetlands are an important and effective outdoor classroom where students can become familiar with nature and understand the environment. For this purpose, the project also prepares and disseminates information such as booklets, pamphlets and posters, as well as conducts short courses for school and college students, trainee teachers and volunteers. WWF Malaysia is working towards an important step in the development of the Sanctuary the setting up of the Likas Wetlands Nature Education Centre.

Tiger
This project will address the tiger-human conflicts (tiger predation on livestock) and identify ways to resolve these conflicts through the development and execution of a model project at FELDA Jerangau Barat, Terengganu. It will apply a participatory approach where consultation with stakeholders and resultant decisions made will determine the direction and the approach towards conflict resolution. Local community education and awareness on tiger conservation issues, and how impacts of land use affect tigers survival, will be addressed.

Elephant/Rhino Project
This project is the Sabah component of AREAS (Asian Rhino and Elephant Action Strategy), a WWF initiative to coordinate Asian elephant and rhino work in their range states through a strategic approach. The project will survey for elephant and rhinos in selected key habitats where viable populations may exist and to document landuse impacts on both species. The study will also identify areas that can be retained as natural habitats as well as areas that require management to allow elephants to survive in. A GIS approach will be used, especially in the planning processes and the application of best practices for land management and habitat security for elephants and rhinos.