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 […]
BNF donated hundreds of N95 masks
At present the level of Covid 19 sufferers in Central Kalimantan is increasing, therefore the number of medical personnel who have to treat patients must be increased. However, the availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) especially masks that meet the standards is very minimal. Therefore, Borneo Nature Foundation (BNF) took the initiative to donate a number […]
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 […]
Meet Eka: A Scientist Who Became a Game Character!
I grew up in the city, an introverted young girl far away from mountains and forest. But, I chose Biology as a major for my undergraduate degree. Sometimes life is difficult at university. Far away from home and exploring new surroundings. I didn’t know what I wanted to do afterwards, and games were always my […]
Escape into the ‘Wildeverse’
We’re really proud to announce that Borneo Nature Foundation is featured in a wildlife conservation mobile game called ‘Wildeverse‘, which has been released around the world. The new game uses Augmented Reality for players to protect the last jungles of the world and the endangered apes who call it their home. Internet of […]