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                                                             Biodiversity & Land Use



        Protecting Bird Species at LSS Sepang Solar Park     Managing Human-Wildlife Conflicts at Bukit Selambau   Solar Park as Grazing Ground
                                                             Solar Park
        The LSS Sepang Solar Park in Selangor is significant not only                                             LSS Bukit Selambau also serves as an alternative grazing
        for its role in renewable energy production but also for its                                              ground for a nearby goat herder. The use of livestock for
        contribution to local biodiversity conservation. On 3 July 2023,   In Kedah, the Bukit Selambau Solar Park faces distinct   natural vegetation control is a method increasingly being
        TNB Renewables, in collaboration with Persatuan Rekreasi   challenges due to its proximity to long-tailed macaque   adopted at solar farms abroad. In Bukit Selambau,
        dan Bimbingan Alam Semulajadi Selangor (Sarang), launched   habitats. These adaptable primates have increasingly   approximately 30 Boer goats are introduced into the solar
        a bird identification initiative during the “Hari Hargai Alam”   ventured into human areas, leading to conflicts, especially as  park per session, with two sessions held daily-one in the
        event. This survey documented 28 bird species within the   they search for food. To manage this, TNB developed a   morning and one in the afternoon. This practice is currently
        solar park, comprising 25 resident species, such as the   Conflict Management Plan, which includes detailed   being trialled and monitored to evaluate its long-term
        White Throated Kingfisher and Crested Serpent Eagle, and 3   behavioural ecology studies and DNA metabarcoding.  feasibility.
        migratory species like the Pheasant Tailed Jacana.
                                                             The  behavioural  studies  map  the  macaques’  movement  The approach of using livestock for vegetation management
        The presence of species like the Crested Serpent Eagle,  patterns, social structures, and food sources, providing TNB   at solar parks has been successfully implemented in several
        which requires a stable prey population, indicates a   with essential data to modify the park’s environment and   countries. Grazing helps control overgrown vegetation, which
        well-functioning ecosystem within the park. Migratory   reduce  conflicts.  DNA  metabarcoding,  which  analyses  the   is crucial for preventing shading over solar panels that could
        species, which depend on the park’s wetlands during their  macaques’ diet through their faecal samples, offers insights   reduce energy efficiency. In addition to lowering the costs
        journeys,emphasize the importance of these habitats. The   into their dietary habits. This information allows TNB to   associated with traditional mechanical mowing, this method
        project titled “Documentation of Avian Species at LSS Sepang,”  minimise  the macaques’ attraction  to human  areas  and   also minimises the environmental impact by reducing the
        funded    by  TNB Sepang Solar Sdn. Bhd. (TSS), aims to  ensuring the solar park’s operations are not disrupted.  need for chemical herbicides.
         capture high-resolution photos, identify species, and observe
        their  activities. This initiative also seeks to develop                                                  The solar park benefits from reduced vegetation management
        an methodology that balances species preservation with the                                                costs and an eco-friendly method of maintaining the land,
        solar plant’s operations, ensuring that the park functions                                                while the local herder gains access to additional grazing land
        efficiently while safeguarding biodiversity.                                                              for  his  goats.  The  Boer  goats  used  at  LSS  Bukit  Selambau
                                                                                                                  are well-suited for this environment due to their hardiness
                                                                                                                  and grazing efficiency. This arrangement promotes a mutually
                                                                                                                  beneficial relationship between renewable energy production
                                                                                                                  and local agricultural practices.










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