Sebangau Rangers Learn about Safety during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Written by Jessica Ririhatuela (BNF’ Education Staff) Recently the world has been hit by a pandemic. Everyone is talking about this outbreak and starting to worry about it. As public conversations around coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) increase, children who join in the BNF community may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. […]
An obituary for the Director of UPT LLG CIMTROP
On behalf of everyone at the Borneo Nature Foundation Indonesia and Borneo Nature Foundation International, we would like to convey our deep sorrow at the passing of Dr. Ir. Yusurum Jagau, MS., on Sunday 29th March 2020 after a prolonged illness. Dr. Jagau was a prominent academic figure at the University of Palangka Raya (UPR), […]
9 Endangered Species in the Rungan Landscape
Written by Yohanes Prahara (BNF’s Content Creator) Indonesia is situated in the tropics, therefore, has a lot of tropical rain forests, in which there are thousands of exotic animal species. However, some of these species are almost extinct due to habitat damage and loss. One of the provinces in Indonesia has a wealth of biodiversity […]
Statement by Borneo Nature Foundation Concerning the CoVID-19 Virus Pandemic
In common with the rest of the world, the staff and partners of the Borneo Nature Foundation are having to deal with this most extraordinary global situation caused by the Covid19 virus pandemic. We would like to update you on the steps we are taking to safeguard both people and animals during this time. Our […]
The Beauty of Masting
Written by Yohanes Prahara (BNF’s Content Creator) Nature has a mysterious beauty. At a certain time, especially in the Rungan Landscape, there is a particular natural phenomenon. This phenomenon is called Masting. “Masting is one of the strategies of a tree population whereby they produce a lot of seeds for reproduction in an indefinite period […]
The Hidden Paradise of Kerangas
Written by Yohanes Prahara (BNF’s Content Creator) Nam: “Wow, this is so beautiful and such an interesting landscape for fauna and flora to co-exist. In January 2020, near the research camp, my friend Nam exclaimed “I saw eyes in the tree, so I used a headlamp to see, and aaaaaaaaaaahhh….” “Whatttt? That’s amazing!” I shouted […]
Kerangas “The Land Which Cannot Grow Rice”
Written by Yohanes Prahara (BNF’s Content Creator) The Central Borneo landscape encompasses expanses of peatland, and Kerangas forests, areas vital for biodiversity and ecosystem conservation. Peat swamp forests occur when waterlogged tropical forests prevent dead leaves and wood from fully decomposing, creating a thick layer of acidic peat. The Kerangas is derived from the Dayak […]
Deepest condolences to our partner Sebangau National Park
BNF are sending our deepest condolences to our partners at Sebangau National Park for their loss of members of staff due to a boat accident on the 9th March 2020. Accident chronology: In order to prepare for the arrival of the visit from the Dutch LHK and RRB ministers, the team from Sebangau left for […]
BIYC 2020 “Creating Kindness Campaign”
Borneo Nature Foundation (BNF), in collaboration with Bina Cita Utama (BCU) School, hosted the second Borneo Initiatives Youth Camp (BIYC) 2020 on 28 February – 1 March at the Rungan Sari Complex, Palangka Raya, Central Borneo. The participants came from BCU School Palangka Raya, BNF Education Programmes, BINUS Simprug Jakarta, Green School Bali, Peachblossom School […]
Biodiversity in the Sebangau National Park Peat-swamp Forest
Written by Abi Gwynn (Research student from University of Exeter) Some may say that at this time of year, Sebangau National Park is at its most beautiful. A watery red carpet covers the forest floor concealing the network of tangled roots underfoot. Sebangau’s flooded forest is a highly important peat swamp; the largest unfragmented area […]