Meet the Orangutans, Georgia and Gus
One day in March, before the Covid19 pandemic situation happened in Indonesian Borneo, Azis and Jali (two of BNF’s orangutan researchers) trekked through the Natural Laboratory of Peat-swamp Forest (LAHG), a special zone within the Sebangau National Park in search of Gracia and the Kids (wild orangutan). But by late afternoon none of the family […]
Behind the Forest Guards
2003 to 2005 was the peak for illegal logging in Sebangau National Park. Therefore, in 2003 UPT LLG CIMTROP from University of Palangka Raya formed a patrol team consisting of local workers from Kereng Bangkirai. Patrols are focused on monitoring land fires, poaching, and deforestation in the Natural Laboratory of Peat-swamp Forest (LAHG) area, a […]
Women Fighting For Conservation
In this era, conservation is a key issue that is very often talked about. The damage caused to the Earth continues day after day. To help alleviate the damage, many NGOs work together by maintaining the natural world. The forest, in particular, is one area that is diminishing and disappearing every day, and urgently needs […]
How does BNF Contribute in the Context of Covid-19 and Future Potential Disease Pandemics?
The Borneo Nature Foundation’s (BNF) mission is to protect, maintain and enhance Kalimantan’s rainforest ecosystems, the biodiversity found within and the benefits that these provide to people. We are not a medical charity and we are not at the forefront of the medical battle to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic, though we have helped where we […]
Hydrological Monitoring for Protecting Peatlands
Natural Laboratory of Peat-swamp Forest (LAHG) area, a special zone within the Sebangau National Park, is a peatland that is particularly prone to fire. Land and forest fires are one of the most prolific disasters affecting peatlands, due to drying of the peat soil. Therefore peatland re-wetting programs have been initiated by institutions located in […]
The Fire Front Guard
Thick smoke began to soar, covering the sun until the sky turned orange. The sound of fire burning branches and shrubs increasingly made that evening tense. Black faces like masks came out of the siege of smoke, the faces of the front troops from MPA (fire-fighting communities), Kereng Bengkirai, Central Kalimantan.”My eyes begin to feel […]
Reforestation For A Better Future
Udin: “I plant with my heart and take care like my own child” After the devastating forest fires of 2015, hundreds of thousands of hectares of forest in Sebangau National Park burned down destroying everything. Many species of flora and fauna perished in the fire and haze. Reforestation efforts by replanting seedlings were carried out […]
Flying Insects as Potential Bio-indicators for Habitat Degradation Assessments.
Borneo rainforest: It has always been a dream of mine to witness, experience and live in the beauty of this pristine rainforest. Finally, this dream of mine came true when I got this unique opportunity to conduct a five-month study as part of my bachelor thesis research. Kawasan Hutan Dengan Tujuan Khusus (KHDTK) lies in […]
Back to Earth, Replacing Plastic Polybags with Purun
For a long time, Dayak people have used natural materials to craft the tools they need everyday, including hats, sleeping equipment, baskets, and even bags. Central Kalimantan is a landscape formed mostly of peat, and one of the particularly special plants found here is Purun (Lepironia articulata), a Grey Sedge with a woody stem. This […]
Playing Wildeverse: Killing Boredom with Wildeverse!
“My name is Nanda (29), I am a housewife and have 2 children. Every day I work at home to look after and care for my children. I am often bored and confused about what to do when all my housework has been done. Last week, my friend suggested downloading a newly launched Augmented Reality […]
