Banun, Perak
/Tropical Rainforest Living Collection/
Raising thousands of seedlings requires the careful maintenance and care for them over many years. Here members of the G-team Perak are weeding seedlings in TRLC Banun.
Tropical Rainforest Living Collection
Many tropical plant species in Malaysia face an elevated risk of extinction due to logging, forest fragmentation and land use change. Malaysia’s Plant Red List for the Peninsular Malaysian Dipterocarps states that over half of the dipterocarp species have a threatened category nationwide i.e. they are Critically Endangered, Endangered and Vulnerable.
TRCRC has established conservation sites, known as Tropical Rainforest Living Collections (TRLCs), to safeguard these tropical plant species. At TRLCs, seeds from threatened plants are collected, germinated and planted on our established sites to produce seeds and planting material for restoration projects.
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On-going TRLCs
TRLC
Merisuli, Sabah
Established through collaboration with Sabah Forestry Department, this site covers an area of 224 hectares located within the Ulu Segama-Malua Sustainable Forest Management Project.
Overview
TRLC Merisuli was established in 2012 and comprises of 224 hectares of secondary forest. At this site, the collection of seeds outside protected areas will be prioritised with the aim of safeguarding threatened species. These seedlings are used to restore and rehabilitate forests in the project area.
As part of the Ulu Segama-Malua Sustainable Forest Management Project, this site is certified under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and is committed to comply with FSC Principles and Criteria.
With support from Sabah Forestry Department, TRCRC has created a 10-Year Forest Management Plan for this project site, which includes actionable measures to ensure the long-term sustainability of this project. Future endeavours include an education centre and a regular volunteering program.
TRLC
Banun, Perak
This 500-hectare site is located within the Amanjaya Forest Reserve and is supported by Perak Forestry Department.
Overview
TRLC Banun, established in 2013, is a 500 hectare site located in Gerik, Perak and is part of the Amanjaya Forest Reserve. This site is divided by the Gerik-Jeli highway and the primary focus of this site is to hold an in-situ collection of rare and endangered trees which are restricted to Peninsular Malaysia. The site will secondarily work to advance Malaysia’s Central Forest Spine initiative, which aims to reconnect fragmented forests across Peninsular Malaysia. By securing connectivity between forest fragments, a route for wildlife crossings will be provided.
TRCRC operates TRLC Banun with support from Perak Forestry Department over a 60 year lease agreement of the 500 hectare project site area.
TRCRC is also collaborating with Perak State Parks Corporation to develop a seedling development programme within the Jahai community in Royal Belum, Perak. As the Jahai people are indigenous to Royal Belum, empowering them with the technical knowledge of forest management will further enhance our core mission to conserve Malaysia's tropical rainforests. TRLC Banun will develop capacity building by teaching the communities to identify key plant species, collect the seeds and germinate them in communal nurseries. The planting stock created by the communities will then undergo a sustainable finance model whereby they are able to sell the matured saplings to support northern Perak's restoration works.
ELCN
Elmina, Selangor
TRCRC, in partnership with Sime Darby Property, operates the Elmina Rainforest Knowledge Centre (ERKC) and the Elmina Living Collection Nursery (ELCN), an Endangered, Rare and Threatened (ERT) native tree nursery.
Overview
Elmina Living Collection Nursery (ELCN) focus on the conservation of native and Endangered, Rare and Threatened (ERT) tree species, alongside biodiversity protection and monitoring efforts. Through continuous research and development, the initiative also supports environmental education, the supply of native trees for restoration projects, and the creation of local employment and capacity-building opportunities. To date, a total of 385 tree species have been collected and 311 fauna species recorded, including 31 species listed on the IUCN Red List. The nursery has successfully grown over 53,000 seedlings, contributing to the planting of 5,655 trees since 2021. In addition, 56 conservation trainees have been trained, while employment opportunities have been created for local community members, strengthening both ecological and social impact.
Our Success Story
A Partnership Rooted in Biodiversity:
Since 2019, TRCRC and SDP have worked together to advance urban biodiversity through:
Environmental education
Research initiatives
Conservation projects
Award-Winning Collaboration
Sime Darby Property (SDP) received the Environmental Category Award at the FIABCI Malaysia Property Award 2023 for Elmina Rainforest Knowledge Centre (ERKC), in recognition of its recognizing excellence in sustainable urban biodiversity practices.
Growing Success Together
Winning the Star Golden Hearts Award 2025 marks a significant milestone for TRCRC. It underscores our ongoing commitment to rainforest conservation and reforestation.
We are honoured to be recognised by Star Media Group for the dedication and collective efforts of our team in creating positive environmental impact through conservation and restoration initiatives.
This could not have been achieved without our partners, supporters, and communities.
400 Native Trees Mark the Success of EUBC Phase III Success
Elmina Urban Biodiversity Corridor Phase III was launched with the support of Sime Darby Property and dedicated volunteers. A total of 400 native trees were planted along the Subang River, with real-time data systematically recorded via the MyGeoFarm app, part of the MyFarmTrees app suite.
