Wild Borneo; The Wildlife & Scenery of Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei & Kalimantan

For some of us, Borneo is simply home. For others, it is a far off land with a name that is redolent of headhunters, Orang-utans and steamy jungles. From any pespective, Borneo is one of the most important centres of biodiversity in the world. It teems with wildlife that is the envy of other places, yet we know for sure that there are still literally thousands of plants and animals still to be discovered. It is also home to the many indigenous cultures that the various Bornean peoples have developed in harmony with their natural environment. WWF has spent decades working hand-in-hand with our many partners in conservation to help ensure a future for this extraordinary hothouse of nature. We have helped governments with research, with establishing parks and sanctuaries, and with managing the environment in a way that is sustainable. Of course, the frontiers of nature have fallen back under the pressure of modern development, and nobody should deny modern amenities and lifestyles to the people of this great island. WWF believes that nature is best conserved when it meets the needs of people, without destroying the natural resources that support and enrich our lives in so many ways. Among those resources are the mighty forests that straddle the highland boundaries of Borneo’s three countries: Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and Malaysia. This is the Heart of Borneo – truly a green heart – which holds one of the last great bastions of Southeast Asian rainforest and gives birth to the rivers that are the arteries of the island. If nature conservation matters anywhere, it surely matters here. This book is a celebration of one of the world’s great treasure-troves of wildlife. Let it be a tribute to all who work together to save the heart and soul of Borneo.