As many as 200 tree species can be found within 1 hectare of Malaysian rainforests.

~ Turner, 2001a

Dipterocarps have a unique biology and a slow reproductive cycle. Seeds are produced during mast fruiting events which occur every 5-7 years, and the seeds are ‘recalcitrant’ – their high-water content makes them unsuitable for storage (e.g. in a seed bank), and thus must be germinated. Recalcitrant seeds rescued from forest fragments can be planted out with seeds from different parents to create a living collection of trees that can reproduce perpetually. Seeds from the living collection could then serve future reforestation projects.

The loss of biodiversity is one of the greatest environmental challenges the world faces. In Malaysia logging, agriculture, palm oil and development have all contributed to increased forest fragmentation and species loss. Approximately 80% of Malaysian rainforests are dominated by the Dipterocarpaceae family of trees, of which 93 species are considered threatened in Malaysia.

At Tropical Rainforest Conservation & Research Centre, we aim to play our part in protecting Malaysia's rare, threatened and endangered plant species. We believe in taking action and working on the ground in order to tackle biodiversity loss – one of the most pressing issues facing today’s society. Our conservation and landscape-level initiatives promote sustainable development and management practices.

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Meet the 🌳 experts! 🙌

At 45, Elong from the Jahai tribe is one of many ‘pakar kayu’ (tree experts) at Kampung Sungai Tiang. Whether he’s navigating the waters as a boatman or identifying rare species deep in the canopy, his knowledge is vital to our reforestation efforts.

But what keeps him going? Watch until the end to hear Elong’s hope for the future. ✨

This interview was made possible under the Seed to Tree project funded by the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund and jointly implemented by TRCRC & @bioversityciat .

#TRCRC #SeedToTree #ASEANUKGTF #ASEANUK

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Meet the 🌳 experts! 🙌 At 45, Elong from the Jahai tribe is one of many ‘pakar kayu’ (tree experts) at Kampung Sungai Tiang. Whether he’s navigating the waters as a boatman or identifying rare species deep in the canopy, his knowledge is vital to our reforestation efforts. But what keeps him going? Watch until the end to hear Elong’s hope for the future. ✨ This interview was made possible under the Seed to Tree project funded by the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund and jointly implemented by TRCRC & @bioversityciat . #TRCRC #SeedToTree #ASEANUKGTF #ASEANUK

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"Caring for the forest is a shared responsibility," Omar believes. 🤝

Meet Omar from Kampung Semelor. His journey with forest knowledge began at 18, guided by a language and understanding deeply rooted in his own community—Temiar.

He has a soft spot for keruing and even signs it off with a gesture inspired by the winged dipterocarp seed! Watch until the end to catch it. 🫰

This interview was made possible under the Seed to Tree project funded by the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund and jointly implemented by TRCRC & @bioversityciat .

#TRCRC #SeedToTree #ASEANUKGTF #ASEANUK

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"Caring for the forest is a shared responsibility," Omar believes. 🤝 Meet Omar from Kampung Semelor. His journey with forest knowledge began at 18, guided by a language and understanding deeply rooted in his own community—Temiar. He has a soft spot for keruing and even signs it off with a gesture inspired by the winged dipterocarp seed! Watch until the end to catch it. 🫰 This interview was made possible under the Seed to Tree project funded by the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund and jointly implemented by TRCRC & @bioversityciat . #TRCRC #SeedToTree #ASEANUKGTF #ASEANUK

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🌏 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭™ 🌏

Power is restoring what we’ve lost.
And it starts from the ground up.

From germination beds nurturing the first signs of life, to hands in the soil planting trees for the future. Every step is part of something bigger.

Here in TRCRC, restoration is a long-term commitment that begins with seeds, grows through proper care, and thrives through collective effort. Because forests aren’t built overnight, and neither is impact.

This is what 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 looks like:
🌱 Choosing to restore degraded forests
🌳 Showing up to plant native trees
🤝 Working together to protect what matters

And this is how we protect 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘵.

💬 What will you do for the planet today?
Be part of the journey! Do follow, volunteer, and support us at TRCRC.

#EarthDay2026 #OurPowerOurPlanet #ForestRestoration #RestoreOurEarth #ClimateAction

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🌏 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭™ 🌏 Power is restoring what we’ve lost. And it starts from the ground up. From germination beds nurturing the first signs of life, to hands in the soil planting trees for the future. Every step is part of something bigger. Here in TRCRC, restoration is a long-term commitment that begins with seeds, grows through proper care, and thrives through collective effort. Because forests aren’t built overnight, and neither is impact. This is what 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 looks like: 🌱 Choosing to restore degraded forests 🌳 Showing up to plant native trees 🤝 Working together to protect what matters And this is how we protect 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘵. 💬 What will you do for the planet today? Be part of the journey! Do follow, volunteer, and support us at TRCRC. #EarthDay2026 #OurPowerOurPlanet #ForestRestoration #RestoreOurEarth #ClimateAction

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