Oil Palms Collection

Oilpalm fruits beside a road - Sabah - Borneo - Malaysia
MAR-1031 Oilpalm fruits beside a road Sabah - Borneo - Malaysia Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Oilpalm plantation - Eastern Madagascar
MAR-1203 Oilpalm plantation Eastern Madagascar Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

African oil palm plantation - industrially used palm oil plantations extend endlessly along a roadside in a remote area
SAS-1675 African oil palm plantation - industrially used palm oil plantations extend endlessly along a roadside in a remote area in Sumatra near Bohorok, Sumatra

African oil palm plantation - another precious segment of tropical rainforest has been cut to change it into a palm oil
SAS-1673 African oil palm plantation - another precious segment of tropical rainforest has been cut to change it into a palm oil plantation

African oil palm plantation - already harvested oil palm fruits lay one the ground ready for the haul into an oil mill
SAS-1671 African oil palm plantation - already harvested oil palm fruits lie on the ground ready for the haul into an oil mill to produce the precious palm oil Industrially used palm oil plantation

Oilpalm fruits, Sabah, Borneo, East Malaysia
MAR-15 Oil-palm fruits Sabah, Borneo, East Malaysia Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Oilpalm Plantation, Sabah, Borneo, East Malaysia
MAR-75 Oilpalm Plantation Sabah, Borneo, East Malaysia Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Oil Palm - fruit bunches
EL-843 Oil Palm - fruit bunches Eric Lindgren Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Oil palms, also known as African oil palms, are a significant part of the landscape in various regions around the world. In Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia and Eastern Madagascar, vast oil palm plantations stretch as far as the eye can see. These industrially used palm oil plantations have transformed once lush tropical rainforests into thriving agricultural landscapes. Driving along a road in Sabah, Borneo or Sumatra in Indonesia reveals the sight of oil palm fruits lining the roadside. This fruit is a valuable commodity that will soon be processed to produce precious palm oil. In Eastern Madagascar and near Bohorok in Sumatra, these already harvested fruits lay on the ground waiting to be transported to an oil mill for further processing. The expansion of these plantations comes at a cost - large segments of tropical rainforest have been sacrificed to make way for this lucrative industry. Even at the border of Gunung Leuser National Park in Sumatra, young oil palm plantations replace what was once dense forest. Despite concerns about deforestation and its impact on biodiversity loss and climate change, there is no denying that palm oil plays a crucial role in many industries worldwide. From food products to cosmetics and biofuels, it has become an essential ingredient due to its versatility and affordability. As we continue to navigate sustainable practices within this industry, it is important to strike a balance between economic development and environmental preservation. Finding ways to minimize deforestation while supporting local communities who rely on this crop for their livelihoods remains crucial. In Sabah, Borneo - East Malaysia alone; from vibrant fruit-bearing trees by roadsides to expansive plantations stretching across vast landscapes - one cannot escape witnessing how deeply intertwined our lives are with these remarkable plants.