Question 1

1)	Where will the tree saplings be planted?

Accepted Answer

All tree saplings will be planted on reforestation sites at the Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary. These sites have been allocated to APE Malaysia by the Sabah Wildlife Department.

Question 2

2)	When will the tree saplings be planted?

Accepted Answer

The tree saplings will be planted in batches of 200 to 300 trees each, on a first-come-first- served basis. The first 300 trees sponsored through the Bridges Plants Trees campaign will be planted in November 2022 while the next batch will be planted in January 2023. Sponsor now to ensure your trees are planted this year!

Question 3

3)	Why should the tree saplings be maintained for 3 years after planting?

Accepted Answer

The saplings will have to compete with fast-growing weed vines and tall grasses to survive. Leaving the saplings unattended even for a few weeks enables the weed vines and grasses to smother and deprive the saplings of sunlight, causing them to die. Maintaining the tree saplings for 3 years improves their survival rate by over 85%.

Question 4

4)	What are the types of trees to be planted?

Accepted Answer

The trees to be planted are native to the area, including fruiting ones to provide food for wildlife in the forest corridors. The tree species include: 
1.     Simpoh Laki (Dillenia excelsa)
2.     Simpoh Gajah (Dillenia reticulata)
3.     Bayor (Pterospermum elongatum)
4.     Fig (Ficus sp)
5.     Bangkal (Neonauclea subdita)
6.     Lamba (Colona seratifolia)
7.     Obah (Eugenia sp)
8.     Obah Jangkang (Eugenia cerassiformis)
9.     Ketapang (Terminalia catappa)
10.  Kulimpapa (Vitex sp)
11.  Tarap (Artocarpus sp)
12.  Binuang (Octomeles sumatrana)
13.  Obah Nasi (Glochidion sp)
14.  Kayu Malam (Diospyros sp)
15.  Laran (Neolarmackia cadamba)
16.  Rambutan (Nephelium sp)
17.  Nangka (Artocarpus sp)
18.  Selangan Batu (Shorea sp)
19.  Kerodong (Microcos sp)
20.  Sengkuang (Dracontomelon)
21.  Mengkupa (Psidium sp)
22.  Kayu Terimah (Trema orientalis)
23.  Salungapid (Mollotus muticus)
24.  Seraya (Dipterocarpaceae)
25.  Laran (Anthocephalus chinensis)
26.  Apid Apid (Exoecaria indica)
27.  Keranji (Dialium indum)
28.  Talisai Paya (Terminalia copelandii)
29.  Lokon (Croton oblongus)

Question 5

5)	Can I choose the type of tree sapling to be planted?

Accepted Answer

APE Malaysia will select the trees to be planted in consultation with local foresters and families who grow and supply the saplings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) Where will the tree saplings be planted?

2) When will the tree saplings be planted?

3) Why should the tree saplings be maintained for 3 years after planting?

4) What are the types of trees to be planted?

5) Can I choose the type of tree sapling to be planted?

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