What are the threats to the Borneo rainforest?

Logging, land-clearing and conversion activities are considered to be the greatest threats to the Heart of Borneo. Of particular concern is the conversion of natural forests to oil palm and timber plantations.

How is climate change affecting the Borneo rainforest?

The island of Borneo is projected to be severely affected by climate change through increased risk of floods and forest fires, human health impacts, changes in agricultural yields and damages to infrastructure. Sea level rise is projected to cause widespread damage to population centers.

What was the problem in Borneo?

Borneo now suffers from one of the highest deforestation rates in the world as forests are unsustainably logged for timber or cleared to make way for farms and plantations.

What are the threats to the Malaysian rainforest?

As well as unsustainable logging practices, Malaysia’s forests are under threat from rapid deforestation, illegal removal of forest products and encroachment. Its deforestation rate is accelerating faster than in any other tropical country, and between 1990 and 2010, it lost 8.6%, or 1,920,000ha of its forest cover.

What kind of plants are found in Borneo?

Pitcher-plants of the genus Nepenthes are tropical carnivorous plants that trap and digest insects. Some of Borneo’s pitcher plants inhabit a broad altitudinal range in its mountainous forests, while others are limited to a narrow band.

What’s the weather like in Borneo during the year?

Weather & Climate in Borneo. Borneo has a tropical rain forest or equatorial climate with high humidity, hot temperatures and rainfall throughout the year. Temperatures during our adventure generally average between 86°F and 95°F during the day and 79°F to 84°F at night.

How old is the rain forest in Borneo?

Plants within the Nepenthes genus grow within a broad altitude range from sea level to 3,400 meters (11,100 feet). But some species are restricted to narrower ranges, and may face extinction in a warming world. At 140 million years old, the Borneo rainforest is one of the oldest rainforests in the world.

Are there any pitcher plants left in Borneo?

Pitcher-plants of the genus Nepenthes are tropical carnivorous plants that trap and digest insects. Some of Borneo’s pitcher plants inhabit a broad altitudinal range in its mountainous forests, while others are limited to a narrow band. Models indicate that one of these narrow-band species will go extinct by 2050 if current warming trends continue.