Frontier Sumatra

Overview

As deforestation claims 30 football fields of forest every minute worldwide, urgent action is needed to preserve nature. "Frontier Sumatra" delves into the Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) conservation initiative, which strives to safeguard the last significant peatland rainforest on Sumatra's Kampar Peninsula. Decades of land clearing and burning have severely impacted the region, presenting formidable challenges for the RER team. Their mission to protect this invaluable ecosystem tests their resilience and dedication, highlighting the critical battle against environmental devastation in one of the world's most biodiverse areas.