On 11 December 2025, TRCRC conducted a Sabah IPLC MyFarmTrees (MFT) Pilot Training with 15 Indigenous Peoples and Local Community (IPLC) participants from five communities 🙌, as part of the Seed to Tree project funded by the UK Mission to ASEAN and implemented by TRCRC in partnership with @bioversityciat.

The session delivered important concepts such as biodiversity, seed quality and traceability in restoration to the communities 🌱, followed by MFT introduction and field simulation. MFT is a monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) tool that can be used offline, to record GPS data automatically and capture photos in the field.

📝 Through feedback from the pilot training, the IPLCs directly and indirectly co-participate in improving workflows, training approaches, and technical features in MFT.

Curious about how MyFarmTrees works? Check out TRCRC’s YouTube video on Digital Tools for Restoration.

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TRCRC held a Sabah Seed Value Chain Workshop at the Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sabah on 10 December 2025. This workshop saw 30 restoration practitioners come together. This includes Government agencies, businesses, NGOs and local communities🤝.

The workshop shared the baseline survey insights that highlight the key challenges in seed value chain, sparking open discussions among the stakeholders in Sabah.

🌳Through Merisuli TRLC case study, participants discussed about seed availability, quality, species selection and MRV in local restoration practices. Digital tools MyFarmTrees and DiversityForRestoration were also introduced to support traceability and better restoration decisions.

The session concluded that continuous capacity building, clearer standards and partnerships are the key to improving restoration outcomes in Sabah.

Seed to Tree is funded by the UK Mission to ASEAN and implemented by TRCRC in partnership with @bioversityciat

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IPLC Roundtable brought together Indigenous People and Local Communities (IPLC) from Perak, Selangor and Pahang to build stronger restoration network at Pusat Penyelidikan Tasik Chini, Pahang from 11-12 November. Participants include Kg Semelor Koperasj and Kg Raba (RPS Air Banun), Jungle School Gombak, Kg Orang Asli Bukit Lagong, Kundang Nursery (Sg. Buloh), Tasik Chini Seed Buyback Guarantee community, and the Pahang State Forestry Department, alongside Jaringan Akar and OA Organik.

The two-day event created a space to exchange experiences, challenges and lesson learned in developing community-led businesses in forest restoration. We had site visits to the Tasik Chini Seed Buyback Guarantee, Jaringan Akar sites and OA Organik farms, which enabled the participants to learn from each other and explore opportunities for collaboration. These exchanges provided insights in building sustainable business plans in seed value chain, and sparked inspiration of IPLC leadership in forest restoration.

Special thanks to funder of the Seed to Tree project, UK Mission to ASEAN and our project partner @bioversityciat

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🌱 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 @ 𝗧𝗥𝗟𝗖-𝗕𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀!🌱

Join a one-week hands-on forest restoration experience at TRLC–Banun, Gerik, Perak. This short-term programme supports post-planting forest census and monitoring, where volunteers will assess tree survival, growth, and site conditions alongside our restoration and indigenous field team.

📌 Open to Malaysia residents aged 18–35, preferably with a science background or strong passion in nature
📌 Physically fit for field-based work in tropical rainforest
📌 Full one-week commitment per slot is non-negotiable
📌 Accommodation and forestry permit provided
📌 Meals excluded

🗓️ Multiple slots from Jan–Mar 2026 (limited to 2 volunteers per slot)

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TRCRC is deeply honoured to be recognised as one of the winners of the Star Golden Hearts Award 2025, receiving RM10,000 in cash, a trophy, and a certificate. This recognition represents not only a prize but also a meaningful milestone that celebrates the dedication and hard work of the TRCRC team in advancing rainforest conservation and reforestation efforts.

Being part of this award experience has been incredibly rewarding, providing an opportunity to reflect on the journey so far, celebrate achievements, and further strengthen TRCRC commitment to its mission. TRCRC extends sincere gratitude to the Star Media Group and McDonald’s involved in making this award possible; their support and guidance continue to empower initiatives that aim to make a lasting positive impact on the environment and community.

TRCRC is also inspired to be listed alongside nine other outstanding winners, whose passion, dedication, and impact serve as a powerful reminder of the collective effort required to drive meaningful change. This recognition motivates TRCRC to continue striving for excellence, creating sustainable solutions, and contributing to a future where biodiversity and conservation are valued and protected. ...