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INTRODUCTION
This outcome was prepared to provide useful information on HCVF aspects for the reference of the FMU holder in the preparation of the Forest Management Plan (FMP). HCVF assessment is required for forest certification by identifying and managing HCVF values in order to maintain or enhance the HVC attributes identified within project area/FMU.
HCV 1 HCV 1.1 HCV 1.2 HCV 1.3 HCV 1.4 HCV 2 HCV 3 HCV 4 HCV 4.1 HCV 4.2 HCV 4.3 HCV 5 HCV 6
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Biodiversity Values Protected Areas Threatened and Endangered Species Endemism Critical Temporal Use Landscape-level Forest Ecosystems Services of Nature Watershed Protection Erosion Control Barriers to Destructive Fire Basic Needs of Local Communities Cultural Identity of Local Communities
2. Social Aspects
- Ricky A. Martin
Reference:Fact Sheet of Forest Reserves in Sabah, 2011, Sabah Forestry Department. KEY: Protected area bordering Project Area (<1km) 1]. Maliau Basin formerly part of Gn.Rara FR and Sg. Pinangah FR regazetted as Class I in 1997.
Hopea semicuneata-CR (A1cd,B1 +2c); Shorea flaviflora-CR (A1cd,C2a); Shorea johorensis-CR(A1cd); Hopea centipedeEN (A1c +2c); Rafflesia tengku-adlini-EN; Shorea bracteolata-EN (A1cd + 2cd); Shorea leprosula EN (A1cd); Shorea pauciflora-EN (A1cd); Shorea platycladosEN(A1cd); Alangium javanicum-VU (A1c); Durio dulcis-VU (A1c); Durio grandiflorus-VU (A1c); Eusideroxylon zwageri-VU (A1cd + 2cd); Gonystylus keithii-VU (A1cd +2cd); Mangifera macrocarpa- VU (A1c); Mangifera pajang VU (A1c); Rafflesia keithii-VU; Shorea macrophyllaVU(A1cd).
There are 8 plant species that listed as Vulnerable (VU), 5 Endangered (EN) and 3 Critically Endangered (CR) found within the FMU. Hopea semicuneata. Shorea flaviflora, S. johorensis, H. centipede, S. bracteolata, S. leprosula
, S. pauciflora, S. platyclados, S. macrophylla, etc.
Based on our field survey within the project area, some of the species found are; Dryobalanops lanceolata, Parashorea tomentella, Vatica dulitensis, V. oblongifolia, V. umbonata, Shorea flaviflora, S. patoiensis, S. pilosa and S. fallax.
It is found that the limestone outcrop contains Sabah endemic species, though not endemic to that particular limestone or to Sapulut FR. Some of the species are Paphipedilum rothschildianum, Begonia spp., Paraboea madaiensis, etc.
No.
Location name 1 Batu Punggul 2 Sg Sansiang VJR 3 Batu Saap 4 Batu Saap
Forest Formation Lowland MDF Lowland MDF Lowland MDF Lowland MDF
Easting
04 38' 29.9969 116 36' 40.5110 04 38' 24.8601 116 36' 38.5246 04 36' 39.7650 116 38' 34.8698 04 36' 39.7650 116 38' 34.8698
600 650
04 21 58.81 04 38 14.20
Reference:- Secondary information based on primary data that has been formulated into action plan for the states iconic wildlife species;
RHINOCEROS ACTIONS PLAN [Sabah Wildlife Department] (20122016) South-West of Maliau Basin (*Precautionary measure).
#ELEPHANT
2016) Important Ecological Corridor # South of Sg. Sansiang and West of Sg. Palagan are potentially and important migratory route linking populations in both Sabah and Kalimantan
Management area forms part of the connectivity at the landscape level linking Sg. Siliawan, Batu Punggul and Sg. Sansiang to a larger forested landscape. The management area also acts as a buffer to the Maliau Basin Conservation Area (MBCA). The western portions of the management area forms part of the critical link for trans-boundary movement of Borneon flagship wildlife species towards the mega reserved Muller Schwart National Park (860,000 ha.), South-East Central Kalimantan within the Heart of Borneo area.
HCV 3: Ecosystem
Potentially endangered ecosystems were found, namely previously unknown limestone outcrop (Entelewow).
Rare Extreme Lowland Dipterocarp Forest (0-200m ASL) was found towards the South-West portions of the management area. Endangered Lowland Mix Dipterocarp forest (200 - 600m) found scattered within the management area. Other forest formations : Upland Dipterocarp and Kerangas Forest, Upland Kerangan Forest, Lower Montane Kerangas Forest and Lower Montane Forest and the 4 mentioned forests formations are largely poorly represented within the larger forested area within the management area.
There is no legally gazetted forest for watershed protection within the management area. Two areas potentially important sources of clean water for consumptions, i.e. (CPT. 162/166) tribulatory feeding Sg. Sansiang near nursery/camp and (CPT. 157/155) direct water source for Sapulut FD Field Operation Base.
Areas larger land forms about 25 slope have been set aside as mitigation measure for erosion control. Areas on steep slopes of potentially of 20 and above on the Maliau Soils Association have also set aside for erosion control measures due to the potential fragility of this soils association. Riparian areas are recommended to have a minimum 30m buffer, major river requiring buffers of 50m with the exception of Sg. Sansiang and part of the Sg. Palagan, recommended buffer of 150m for both side.
Both environmental and social values are considered to be significantly higher in terms of HCVF aspects within the FMU area. FMU holder need to developed comprehensive management, monitoring and mitigation measures based on the HCV aspects prescribed and use standard available practices/techniques e.g. RIL, in order to maintain or enhance the attributes identified. Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) model with protocol such as implementing Reduced Impact Logging (RIL) technique must be integrated with the relevant targets of the Plant Conservation Strategy within the project area.