A quiet river and trees at Kidtung Cottage

Regenerations

Get Muddy, Get Inspired, Give Back

Visitors learning with a local guide among mangrove trees

Mangrove Restoration

“Play to Learn, Grow to Protect.”

Len-Lane is a passionate community group that believes the best way to protect nature is by getting your hands dirty and learning along the way. Their focus is on restoring mangrove forests—vital coastal ecosystems that protect shorelines, support wildlife, and absorb carbon. Through guided nature walks, workshops, and hands-on activities like planting mangroves, spreading seeds, and monitoring local animals, they teach both locals and visitors how to care for the environment. One of their standout projects is the conservation of stingless bees, small but mighty pollinators that help forests grow. By making conservation fun, educational, and interactive, Len-Lane is helping people form deeper, lasting connections with nature—and inspiring them to become protectors of the planet.

Trash Management

“Women for Change, Turning Waste into Value.”

Lae-Lay is a group of local women taking on one of the community’s biggest challenges—waste. They started with a simple idea: collect sorted recyclables and sell them to a recycling center. But with low returns and high transportation costs, they knew they had to think bigger. Now, they’re leading the community’s waste management efforts—using income from tourism to support recycling programs, creating eco-products from waste, and managing a smokeless incinerator. Lae-Lay isn’t just cleaning up the environment—they’re creating new opportunities for income, leadership, and lasting change through innovation and determination.

A group of visitors and community members learning together

Animal Conservation

“Just Try—Protecting the Sea Animals, Together.”

Long-Lae is a team of dedicated local men with years of experience in community conservation. In the past, their work faced obstacles, but now they’re fully focused on protecting the ocean and the creatures that live in it. They’re learning where and how to best conserve marine life, like fish, crabs, and other aquatic species—and how to track the health and growth of these populations over time. Their approach is based on trust, teamwork, and community involvement, making sure everyone has a voice in protecting shared resources. Long-Lae’s work is a vital part of the community’s plan to keep marine ecosystems healthy and thriving for future generations.