PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Here are some background information about Deramakot Forest Reserve:
- Deramakot FR is under the jurisdiction of Sabah Forestry Department; it is the first natural tropical rainforest in the world to be certified as well-managed in accordance with sustainable forestry principles.
- The forest management system developed by the Sabah Forestry Department was first certified in 1997 after fulfilling all requirements of the Malaysian Criteria and Indicators (MC&I) and the Forest Stewardship Council’s (FSC; SGS-FM/COC 0065) Standards for Sustainable Forest Management.
- The management of forest operations are divided into: –
- RIL or “Reduced Impact Logging” where harvesting is based on 30 years cycle.
- Silviculture treatment involves planting and maintaining mixed Dipterocarp species, fruit trees and fast growing species.
- Rehabilitation programmes are carried out at degraded forest area.
- Forest protection is conducted by patrolling the area via existing roads and rivers.
- Wildlife management; under RIL harvesting methodology, there has been minimal impact on wildlife; it has been recorded that Deramakot FR has abundance of wildlife including the presence of endangered species.
- Road management; forest roads function as fire breakers, provide access for periodic wildlife inspection and support timber harvesting
- According to the 2nd Forest Management Plan (2005-2014), 51,642 hectares of the forest has been allocated for sustainable production of timber, 3,423 hectares are designated for conservation and the rest for community forest.
ITINERARY:
DAY 01
Pick up around 10am at your hotel in Kota Kinabalu or Sandakan. Travel for about 3-5 hours to Telupid. Lunch in a local restaurant. Reach the entrance of Deramakot Forest Reserve before 5.00pm. Drive slowly for another 1 or 2 hours to observe wildlife. Dinner – local dishes. Wildlife Drive at night. Overnight at Deramakot Lodge.
DAY 02 and DAY 03
Wake up call at 4am. Wildlife Drive at dawn. After breakfast and lunch – free & easy. Wildlife Drive at dusk Dinner – local dishes. Wildlife Drive at night. Overnight at Deramakot Lodge.
LAST DAY
After breakfast, pack things up and get ready to depart for Kota Kinabalu or Sandakan. Lunch in a local restaurant. Drop off at your hotel in Kota Kinabalu or Sandakan.
NOTE:
The rate is inclusive of :
Permit and entrance fees to Deramakot Forest Reserve
Private Catering and Safari Services
Activities stated in the itinerary
English speaking Nature Guide (& Wildlife Photographer)
Hostel Styled Accommodation with air-con and attached bathroom
Visitors are advised to organise their own travel insurance (please submit a copy to us)
