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August 26, 2021

Highway cutting through Heart of Borneo poised to be ‘very, very bad’

Every few years, stretches of Borneo’s towering dipterocarp trees fruit in a synchronized pulse. In those months, the air is rich with brown, winged fruit, which fall and spin to the forest floor. These are sites where life gathers to feast in momentary abundance: bearded pigs (Sus barbatus), sun bears (Helarctos malayanus), orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) and more.
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August 26, 2020

Economic, Socio-Political and Environmental Risks of Road Development in the Tropics

Alamgir et al. (2017) Economic, Socio-Political and Environmental Risks of Road Development in the Tropics. Current Biology 27: 1130–1140.
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August 26, 2020

Optimizing roads to limit environmental damage and maximize societal development in the Asia-Pacific

Campbell, M., M, Alamgir and W. Laurance. 2018. Optimizing roads to limit environmental damage and maximize societal development in the Asia-Pacific. HOPE (Householders' Options to Protect the Environment) eNews bulletin, March: 6.
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Why roads are so dangerous?


The first road made into a wilderness area is often the most dangerous. Following the first cut, a host of changes often become unstoppable. At James Cook University, we are working with governments, research groups and local communities in developing countries around the world, to promote smarter development that is better for both people and nature.

Why Roads are Like Pandora's Box

Roads are often sold as being essential for bringing wealth, jobs and development. What are not mentioned are the unintended consequences that often emerge after the road is built. At James Cook University, we are working with governments, research groups and local communities in developing countries around the world, to promote smarter development that is better for both people and nature.

LEBUHRAYA PAN BORNEO [12 FEB 2017]

Lebuhraya Pan Borneo dan jajaran jalan pesisir pantai, penzahiran usaha memastikan rakyat Sarawak tidak ketinggalan dalam arus pembangunan.

"Human, Habitat & Highway" by Community Elephant Ranger Team

The Pan Borneo Highway project has been announced by the Malaysian government to connect Sabah and Sarawak. However, there is a bit of controversy over the project where its development plan includes the construction across the Class 1 Tawai Forest Reserve in Telupid. The film portrays conflicts between human, wildlife and development.

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