The mission of SEARRP is to enable high quality pure and applied research in the rainforests of SE Asia. Our goal is to contribute not only to the science base, but also to the conservation and sustainable use of rainforests.
SEARRP does not fund individual research projects, but rather enables science to be done at Danum Valley by providing the necessary staff, facilities, infrastructure and management. We do this in collaboration with several Malaysian organisations including the Danum Valley Management Committee (which comprises a number of Malaysian government departments, universities, research institutes and NGOs), Yayasan Sabah, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, the Sabah Forestry Department and the Malaysian Meteorological Department.
The main services provided by SEARRP are: