Project Stages
The pilot project entails a sustained commitment to the site, which presently holds development rights for 25 years.
Any extension of this initiative will be contingent upon the outcomes and momentum garnered during this pilot phase.
Stage 1
Pilot Design and Initial Implementation including a comprehensive baseline and projection report & a robust implementation strategy.
Stage 2
Full Habitat Improvement and Digital Monitoring Implementation Rollout (potential sub-stages dependent on project budgetary considerations).
Stage 3
Digital Monitoring, Habitat Management and Maintenance. All progress are synchronized in real-time to the project dashboard .
Project Details
The 100-hectare pilot project in the southeast coast of Pulau Bintan, part of Indonesia's Riau Archipelago, aims to restore habitats lost due to land use change over the years.
The area, once covered in tropical rainforest, now presents a mix of scrublands and some forest habitats, facing pressures like tree felling and mineral extraction. Restoration efforts include relieving these pressures and planting dipterocarp trees to accelerate habitat recovery.
Current (Baseline) Habitat Types
The restoration site is predominantly a mosaic of various scrubland types, with some forest habitats. The mature and young secondary forests are located mainly on the eastern fringes, while plantation woodlands are found to the north, near villages.
Existing Rare Wildlife
Using data collected from camera traps, walkover surveys, and bioacoustic recordings, a repository of fauna species present on site was established. In total, 34 fauna species were recorded, including 2 endangered species and 6 species listed in the CITES Appendices.
Target (Projected) Habitat Types
As grasslands turn into forests, a greater variety of flora and fauna will thrive. With the establishment of more mature forests, there will be greater carbon sequestration, cleaner air and water, as the forests become richer in biodiversity, and healthier, their ecosystem performance will improve.
Natural Capital Index - Uplift Projection
Assessing true nature recovery involves a holistic approach, monitoring ecosystem services through natural capital accounting. Five key metrics form the Natural Capital Index, tracking soil, life, water, air, and climate regulation uplift over a 30-year period. Baselines were established using digital devices and field surveys, with data displayed in a digital twin for stakeholder engagement.
Artistic Impression of Habitat Succession
