What will the Malua BioBank do to restore and protect rainforest habitat?
Restoring the forest canopy is the most important thing any management plan can do to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire. Accordingly, the Malua BioBank will significantly reduce the risk of fire in the Malua Forest Reserve. A Conservation Management Plan was written for the Malua BioBank and reviewed by a team of respected scientists from local and international non-governmental organizations and research institutions. The rehabilitation process will include planting seedlings to reestablish key rainforest species and enhancing natural food resources for wildlife until the area regenerates into healthy tropical rainforest. Regular monitoring of forest regeneration, water quality and wildlife are just a part of the comprehensive conservation strategy. The Malua BioBank will also work with local communities and landowners to uphold the prohibition against hunting within the reserve and to prevent illegal logging.
