Wild and edible
Written by Siddharth Badri (Ethnobotany scientist) Palangka Raya is a unique small town with trees growing along the pavement, beautiful gardened homes and spaces where nature thrives without human alteration. Wild species growing in and around the city center are used by locals for medicine and food. They thrive in disturbed areas, after-burn environment, open […]
BNF participated in the Heart of Borneo Regional Meeting
Following the socialisation of Barito Ulu Programme (PBU) in the Murung Raya (Mura) regency last month, Borneo Nature Foundation (BNF) recently participated in the Heart of Borneo (HoB) Regional Meeting on Tuesday (7/8/2018) that was hosted at the Luwansa Hotel, Palangka Raya. The meeting brought together the central and local government representatives, National Working Group […]
A day living and working in the forest
Written by Camille Burton (Volunteer 2018) It’s 6:30am and the rustle of sleepy people and groans next to me confirms it’s time to get a move on to make sure I’m ready to pounce on breakfast before the good stuff disappears. Our beds, which look more like stretchers, are made from rice bags and are […]
BNF hosted socialisation to settle Barito Ulu Programme (PBU) in the Murung Raya Regency
A big step forward to settle down Barito Ulu Programme (PBU) has been consistently taken out by Borneo Nature Foundation (BNF). On Monday (24/07/2018), being assisted by Bumbun SP., M.Si from the Environmental Partnership and Information Section of Provincial Environmental Agency, BNF has successfully hosted the socialisation for its plans to re-establish research station in […]
Down from the treetops: our recently published paper highlights red langur behavior on the forest floor
Susan M. Cheyne and the other primate scientists at Borneo Nature Foundation (BNF) have recently lighted up the unusual behavior of red langurs (Presbytis rubicunda) that are spotted to come down to the forest floor. Contrary to common belief, this endemic primate of Borneo is scarcely found to venture the forest floor as it spends […]
What it takes to be a human: a lesson from field course 2018
by Lucas Elsrode (Field Course Participant 2018) The rattling of the cart shook my torso back and forth, my spine imitated a slinky being spun around by an overexcited toddler with ADHD. It was the day I arrived at camp in Sabangau forest. The sun was out, the air was hot and sticky. Excitement radiated […]
Introducing modified drone technology as the future of peat fires detection and monitoring
Borneo Nature Foundation (BNF) along with Professor Serge Wich (University of Liverpool John Moores) recently disseminated the modified drone technolgy for forest fires detection and monitoring hosted by CIMTROP University of Palangka Raya (UPR) on Tuesday 17 July, 2018. The local fire fighters, stakeholders, government agencies, and NGO were invited in the workshop themed “ […]
Orangutan Caring Scholarship Winners Announced!
After going through a tough competition, Borneo Nature Foundation announced the recipients of the first-ever Orangutan Caring Scholarship (OCS) in Palangka Raya on Monday 16 July, 2018. Two scholarships were granted to selected applicants; Prillicia Gumbang and Zetli Decosta from the Forestry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Palangka Raya (UPR). The two aces from […]
Life with other clouded leopards
by BNF Scientist Hidden in the dense rainforests of Borneo, Sunda clouded leopards (Carnivora, Felidae, Neofelis diardi) prowl. One of the least-known members of the felid family, this small ‘big cat’ is known for its striking coat (dotted with large cloud-like spots, a.k.a. ‘clouds’), long tail, and extraordinary climbing abilities. While being relatively small, it […]
From Workshop to Newsroom: Voicing wildlife and conservation in the Indonesian press and media
Like many other news consumers, Indonesian public interest ranges from the glamorous life of celebrities to serious stories about political scandals. However, little coverage has been given to wildlife and conservation issues. To fill the gap, Borneo Nature Foundation (BNF) recently pioneered the first ever Conservation Journalism Workshop that brought together NGOs, universities, government representatives […]