Sebangau National Park in Central Kalimantan contains one of the last intact peat swamp forests on the island of Borneo. This rare ecosystem supports thousands of unique animal and plant species, including the critically endangered orangutan. Peat swamp forests also play a vital role in the climate by storing vast amounts of carbon dioxide.
However, parts of the peat swamp forest in Sebangau have been damaged by forest fires, and illegal logging in the past has dried out the peat layers. This creates a serious risk of large carbon emissions being released into the atmosphere. The trees that are being planted here include 16 different native species, all originally from the area. Among them are fruit-bearing trees, which provide an important food source for many animals. The trees are being planted on burned peat soils to support the natural recovery of the forest.
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