Research Support

Scientific research plays a critical role in the conservation of Gunung Palung's orangutans because it is essential to monitor the population's size, health, and habitat use. GPOCP therefore works closely with the Gunung Palung Orangutan Project. In fact, GPOCP was founded by Dr. Cheryl Knott, who directs this long-term research project. GPOCP is a major player in a consortium of stakeholders that re-established the research station and research activities in Gunung Palung in 2007.

Male orangutan Jari Manis is one of the subjects of long-term scientific research at Gunung Palung (Photo: Tim Laman).