Following a long process to secure the rights to utilize parts of Salat Island in Pulang Pisau Regency, Central Kalimantan, the Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation in collaboration with the local community have been granted permission to establish an orangutan conservation area on Salat Island, whilst also protecting the environmental services rendered by this essential ecosystem. To commence this important initiative the BOS Foundation is releasing 12 rehabilitated orangutans on to Salat Island where they can complete their final pre-release learning.

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