Enhancing the Taralamas Community-Based Ecotourism Programme in Kg Tiang Lama, Ranau, Sabah
This project supports community-based ecotourism at the Taralamas River Canyon in Ranau, Sabah. A biodiversity assessment led by expert naturalists and Universiti Malaysia Sabah documents the unique flora and fauna of Kg. Tiang Lama’s forest, highlighting rare and endemic species. The findings are used to strengthen nature interpretation, develop ecotourism products, and provide training for local guides—enhancing the visitor experience while deepening conservation awareness.
The Kg. Tiang Lama Eco-Tourism Association Ranau (KTLEAR) is a community-led organisation dedicated to promoting the Taralamas River Canyon as a sustainable tourism destination. KTLEAR focuses on empowering the local community by training residents as tour guides skilled in visitor safety, first aid, and rescue. Their mission is to support the protection of local forests, rivers, and biodiversity while establishing Taralamas River Canyon as a model for responsible eco-tourism.
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