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Home > Environment > Conservation Programmes > Tiger Sanctuary
The population of the Sumateran Tiger (Panthera tigris Sumaterae), one of the last five remaining tiger subspecies, is declining. Experts estimate that only 500 Sumatran tigers remain today, and the species is now categorized as critically endangered by IUCN (The International Union for Conservation of Nature) and listed in Appendix I of CITES (Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna).
In a recent forest assessment by the Sumateran Tiger Conservation and Protection Foundation (YPKHS), a forest block in Senepis peninsula was identified as providing a suitable habitat for the Sumateran tiger. It was estimated that the peninsula could feasibly support a population of approximately 30 tigers.
However, this area is under increasing pressure from illegal agricultural activities and development. At the moment there was no effective means to protect Sumatera's remaining tiger habitat on the peninsula, and the local citizens view the tigers as a threat to both their livestock and humans.
In 2004, SMF in conjunction with a number of other stakeholders proposed the development of the Senepis-Buluhala Tiger Sanctuary to ensure the well-being of the Sumateran Tigers. This proposal was accepted and approved by the Ministry of Foresty in 2006.
SMF set aside 106.000 hectares of its production forest for the purpose of conservation. In accordance with the Ministry of Forestry approval letter, the area set aside remained part of the SMF's concession area, but it is specially managed to support the Senepis-Buluhala Conservation Area.
In 2007, SMF lead and funded the development of the multi stakeholder management plan of the conservation area, which aimed to protect the Sumateran Tiger population and habitat. The management plan focused on four crucial points:
SMF, in cooperation with the Ministry of Forestry and other key stakeholders, takes part in supporting the conservation program. Multi stakeholder management actions for the conservation area have also been implemented by SMF, along with the Forest Service, Government of Rokan Hilir District, Government of Dumai Region, Government of Riau Province, PT. Diamond Raya Timber, PT. Suntara Gajapati, PT. Ruas Utama Jaya, Wildlife Conservation Program-Indonesia Program (WCS-IP), Sumateran Tiger Protection and Conservation Foundation (YPKHS), academics and community stakeholders. The management actions are implemented through a Working Group chaired by Head of Conservation Sub Department of Ministry of Forestry. SMF also contributed by leading the group with an SMF representative in the position as vice chairman.
In a recent forest assessment by the Sumateran Tiger Conservation and Protection Foundation (YPKHS), a forest block in Senepis peninsula was identified as providing a suitable habitat for the Sumateran tiger. It was estimated that the peninsula could feasibly support a population of approximately 30 tigers.
However, this area is under increasing pressure from illegal agricultural activities and development. At the moment there was no effective means to protect Sumatera's remaining tiger habitat on the peninsula, and the local citizens view the tigers as a threat to both their livestock and humans.
In 2004, SMF in conjunction with a number of other stakeholders proposed the development of the Senepis-Buluhala Tiger Sanctuary to ensure the well-being of the Sumateran Tigers. This proposal was accepted and approved by the Ministry of Foresty in 2006.
SMF set aside 106.000 hectares of its production forest for the purpose of conservation. In accordance with the Ministry of Forestry approval letter, the area set aside remained part of the SMF's concession area, but it is specially managed to support the Senepis-Buluhala Conservation Area.
In 2007, SMF lead and funded the development of the multi stakeholder management plan of the conservation area, which aimed to protect the Sumateran Tiger population and habitat. The management plan focused on four crucial points:
- Reducing the amount of area damaged by illegal logging and other unsustainable practices by law enforcement and placing visible signs along the outer border of the protected area
- Preserving the tiger's habitat to ensure availability of its prey
- Develop a scientific, accurate monitoring system and discuss the results with related stakeholders
- Use multi stakeholder approaches to manage the conservation area
SMF, in cooperation with the Ministry of Forestry and other key stakeholders, takes part in supporting the conservation program. Multi stakeholder management actions for the conservation area have also been implemented by SMF, along with the Forest Service, Government of Rokan Hilir District, Government of Dumai Region, Government of Riau Province, PT. Diamond Raya Timber, PT. Suntara Gajapati, PT. Ruas Utama Jaya, Wildlife Conservation Program-Indonesia Program (WCS-IP), Sumateran Tiger Protection and Conservation Foundation (YPKHS), academics and community stakeholders. The management actions are implemented through a Working Group chaired by Head of Conservation Sub Department of Ministry of Forestry. SMF also contributed by leading the group with an SMF representative in the position as vice chairman.