SEGAMA MEGA BIODIVERSITY CORRIDOR

LAHAD DATU: Recce survey recently by BCT in the Segama Biodiversity Corridor indicates the need to secure the remaining forest corridor in the Segama Biodiversity Corridor Ecosystem. This corridor connects the Tabin Wildlife Reserve with the larger forest and unique ecosystem such as Kulamba Wildlife Reserve. The evidence of elephants' movement and orang-utans in this area also highlights the important of having a research programme to determine their ranging behaviour. This include the need to develop a management plan for the Segama Biodiversity Corridor. This corridor comprises of natural resources that is also important for the local community for their non-timber product. This forest also important as a Carbon Stock. Now, BCT is working closely with Sabah Wildlife Department in establishing a project with the local community of Dagat entitled "Tackling climate change through sustainable natural resource management and community development in Segama Mega Biodiversity Corridor" The project will focus on providing support to help the community to protect or where necessary rehabilitate such areas as well as develop options for alternative livelihoods through ecotourism. Assistance will also be provided to enhance sustainable agriculture practices within Segama Corridor and help the plantation to improve their land management activities, enhancing fertility and reducing soil erosion as well as reducing the need for agricultural expansion and further forest conversion.