True Face of Borneo Forests

Fikri Hidayat | Wednesday, February 26, 2014 

KOMPAS.com - The destruction of rainforests, peatlands and orangutan habitat continues to occur in the earth of Borneo. Oil palm concession owners took part in this action. They supply the demand for the manufacture of detergents, shampoos, cosmetics and household goods. 

Companies that do not have strong policies to cut deforestation of their products can be associated with illegal practices. 

Indonesian forest disappears area equivalent of nine Olympic swimming pools every minute, with palm oil is the biggest driver of deforestation. Similarly, the data in the Greenpeace global campaign launched today. by foto kompas

Credit: AFP PHOTO / BAY Ismoyo: View current survey mission by Greenpeace in Kapuas District of Central Kalimantan February 21, 2014 shows the forest concession Chess Wana Jaya Utama which is being developed oil palm plantations

Credit: AFP PHOTO / BAY Ismoyo: Clearing of forests for construction of roads to the concession area for oil palm plantations are seen during a survey mission by Greenpeace in Central Kalimantan, February 24, 2014

Credit: AFP PHOTO / BAY Ismoyo: Deforestation in the concession area of PT Multi Persada Magnificent Slot for oil palm plantations are seen during a survey mission by Greenpeace in the North Barito Central Kalimantan February 24, 2014

red cat HIS JUST IN in Kalimantan

By admin November 20, 2013 General

Red Cat is also known as Cat Kalimantan or Borneo Cat . In English known as Borneo Bay Cat , Bay Cat , Bornean Bay Cat , Bornean Marbled Cat and . Meanwhile, in Latin called the Pardofelis badia , which is synonymous with Catopuma and Felis badia badia . This cat is a species endemic to the island of Borneo .

As quoted from apakabardunia.com , Red Cat is a close relative and is still a common ancestor with the Golden Cats ( Asian Golden Cat ) are numerous in Sumatra , and some Southeast Asian countries . It is estimated that the cat is endemic to Borneo has been there since 4 million years ago when the island of Borneo are still united with the mainland of Asia .

The characteristics and Behavior . Red Cat ( Borneo Bay Cat ) had feathers reddish brown although there are variants grayish . The lower part of the body of Borneo Cat paler than the top . There is a red line on a rather young tanned forehead and cheeks . This rare cat ears are black or dark brown , and white stripes on the tail tip of the tail with black spots .

Red cat with an elongated slender body has a length of about 55 cm with a tail length ranges from 35 cm . Red Cat ( Borneo Bay Cat ) has a body weight of between 2.3 -4.5 kg .

Not much can be extracted about cat behavior endemic to Borneo 's rare . Red Cat ( Pardofelis badia ) including nocturnal animals that many activities at night to hunt birds , mice , and monkeys . In addition to a hunter , Red Cat ( Catopuma badia ) also eat the carcasses of animals found in the forest .

Red Cat ( Borneo Bay Cat ) reach adulthood and sexual maturity between the ages of 18-24 months . The cat is endemic to Borneo during pregnancy have about 70-75 days to give birth to 1-3 cubs in a single pregnancy .

The population of this rare cat until now not known with certainty . Because of the 2002 Cats Red ( Borneo Bay Cat ) are categorized in the conservation status of " endangered" ( Endangered ) by IUCN Redlist . And also included in Appendix II of CITES . In Indonesia and Malaysia , Red Cats , including protected animals from extinction .

red cat

More recently , reported by the National Monitor , eneliti team from the Zoological Society of London , England , managed to take pictures of rare animals or Pardofelis badia red cat in the jungle of Borneo , Indonesia .

Wearn and his team of researchers were surprised by the hidden camera catches were placed in one of four areas of forest in Kalimantan forests are confirmed as habitat of the red cat .

The research team saw many red cat in forest areas that have been cut down massively .

" The results of our hidden camera shots to be strong evidence that red cats can survive in forests that have been harvested for commercial purposes . They must be saved , " Wearn lid .

by : http://terselubung.in/umum/kucing-berwarna-merah-ini-hanya-ada-di-kalimantan.html

Found in Borneo Sumatran rhino

Antara

Badak Sumatera

Wednesday, October 2, 2013 , 16:55 pm

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID , BANDARLAMPUNG

After finding traces Sumatran rhino in Borneo , a joint monitoring team of the WWF - Indonesia and West Kutai regional government and other partners , again managed to get the physical evidence the existence of Sumatran Rhino in West Kutai , East Kalimantan through video trap .

" The physical evidence has become very important to restructure and develop rhino conservation efforts in Indonesia are more comprehensive , " said Minister of Forestry , Zulkifli Hasan finding the video announcing the opening of First Asian Rhino Range States Meeting , a ministerial meeting of countries spread rhinos in Asia that took place in Bandar on Wednesday , 2-3 October 2013 .

Zulkifli explained , the video image was obtained after a joint monitoring team conducted a study to install 16 video-camera ( videotrap ) which operated for three months . Video was taken from several different locations and the results are quite surprising as well as presenting new evidence , the visualization of the first video where the two -horned Sumatran rhino ( Dicerorhinus sumatrensis ) in Kalimantan .

" This discovery represents the hard work of many people and become one of the donations to reach the target population of rhino in Indonesian growth of three percent per year , " said Minister of Forestry .

According to him , it needs further study and the cooperation of many parties , including local communities , corporations and other parties concerned to immediately take appropriate measures for the conservation of the Sumatran rhino in Borneo , particularly in efforts to improve the protection and security of rhinos and their habitat .

Forestry continues , images recorded on video is one of them shows the pitfalls of daily activity that is wallowing rhinos to lower his body temperature . Other images are obtained rhino ongoing activity and foraging .

Nazir Foead , Conservation Director of WWF - Indonesia said , " A joint team from the local government , RPU , and WWF has conducted regular patrols in the important areas . We call on all parties , in Indonesia and around the world to take part immediately to save rhinos in Indonesia, especially Sumatran rhino in Borneo . "

Picture rhinos known activity recorded at 23 and June 30 and August 3, 2013 . All rhinos are captured in this video , is estimated to different individuals , but required further research experts to make sure.

Ministerial level meeting , Firts Asian Rhino Range States Meeting held in Bandar October 2 to 3 , which was attended by representatives from Indonesia , India , Malaysia , Nepal , and Bhutan .

Editor : Karta Raharja Ucu

Source: antara and republika

Develop Eco-tourism , Central Kalimantan Private Teams

by Metrotvnews.com ,
Palangkaraya : Central Kalimantan which has an area of ​​157 983 square kilometers is the third largest province in Indonesia.

According to a decree forestry minister : SK 529/Menhut-II/2012 , Palangkaraya city 's thousands province has an area of ​​12,719,707 hectares of forest which consists of nature reserves and conservation areas covering an area of ​​1,630,828 hectares and the area of ​​nature reserves and conservation not natural area of ​​11,088,879 hectares , consisting of protected forest , limited production forest , production forest and convertible production forest .

Central Kalimantan Governor Agustin Teras Narang said the nature and potential of the area of ​​forests , sustainable development of nature and forests of Central Kalimantan requires commitment and togetherness of all parties given the vastness of the area and the many problems faced .

Not only forest products , such as coal mines , gold , iron ore , bouksit , and others are also growing there . Not to mention the considerable potential of palm oil .

" The leaders and policy makers should be able to think hard and sincerity between the utilization of the existing potential and sustainable development , " said the Governor of Central Kalimantan , on Monday ( 27/5 ) .

By cooperating with the private sector , PT Lestari up Forester (Sustainable Management Group ) , Central Kalimantan provincial government plans to develop the concept of a planned eco-tourism similar to the existing National Parks such as Tanjung Puting National Park and Yosemite National Sebangau .

The concept of utilizing the potential of existing natural , but enhanced by building a floating inn , lodging in the tree and provide a tour of the location .

" CK has tremendous natural potential as Tanjung Puting National Park . Everything has to be maintained and used , sold its potential , to change the mindset of a National Park just got it, " he explained .

Related to that , the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Government of the Province of Central Kalimantan PT Lestari up Forester (Sustainable Management Group ) on the construction and development of sustainable tourism and natural forests in Central Kalimantan .

Teras Narang said the signing of the cooperation agreement is part of an effort to develop the potential of nature and forests of Central Kalimantan .

There are efforts such as deforestation and reforestation . But both rated him yet walk in balance .

Use of natural resources in sustainable forest associated with the people who live around the forest as well as their economic conditions .

Chairman PT Lestari up Forester (Sustainable Management Group ) Makes David said the signing of cooperation agreements aim is to make forest management and forest development and sustainable natural and mutually beneficial to exploit the potential that exists without damaging nature .

In addition to the signing of this agreement is also intended to keep abreast of the existence of forests and natural forest .
" Various models for forest development and conservation of natural forests has been done .

But after decades of running , the project only generate reports without generating sustainable development for nature and forests , " he explained .

This Agreement governs the preparation of a master plan to determine how much of the need for the development of nature tourism .

This cooperation also regulate the division of labor between the portion of the provincial government of Central Kalimantan - PT Sustainable Management Group that do not overlap .

by  ( Vera Erwaty Ismainy )

Editor : Asnawi Khaddaf

Pictures Old of Central Kalimantan (9) : Kotawaringin Timur Regency

Pictures Old of Central Kalimantan (9) : Kotawaringin Timur Regency

Any pictures that important relic (Age Netherlands - 1990) then located in Central Kalimantan.

Let more neat old photographs classified according to their respective regions (alphabetical order).

Kotawaringin Timur Regency : by albert alang Foto-foto Kalteng jaman dulu.

Kotabesi, Kotawaringin timur, 1956

Official's house in Sampit (Controleur). 1939

Sampit, where people pause in their journeys.
You see the mosque, and on the right with its high entrance arch the Koran School. 1939

Official's house in Sampit (Controleur)

Pictures old of Central Kalimantan (2) : East Barito Regency

Pictures old of Central Kalimantan (2) : East Barito Regency

Any pictures that important relic (Age Netherlands - 1990) then located in Central Kalimantan.

Let more neat old photographs classified according to their respective regions (alphabetical order).

 East Barito Regency : by albert alang Foto-foto Kalteng jaman dulu

A service in Tameang lajang 1908

The mission station Tameang lajang in Maajanlande 1908

Traditional House : Typical home Kalteng Be Built in Belgium

typical Dayak traditional house or betang Antang Kalang Gagu tumbles seen in the village, District Antang Kalang, Kotawaringin East, Central Kalimantan, Monday (02/27/2012). Custom home on the banks of the river were built Kalang Antang bin Jaya Lions emblem dice in 1870 and started inhabited in 1878.  Betang Antang Kalang including the prime tourist destination in East Kotawaringin.

PALANGKARAYA, KOMPAS.com - traditional house or huma betang typical Dayak of Central Kalimantan will be established in Brussels, capital of Belgium.

Belgium's top entrepreneurs, Eric Domb keen to build on Pairi Daiza betang huma, a complex containing a wide range of replica custom homes from around the world.

Central Kalimantan Governor Agustin Teras Narang after meeting with Domb in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, Sunday (01/13/2013), explains, the Brussels region has an area of ​​approximately 70 hectares (ha).

In Pairi Daiza, built traditional houses, among others, South Africa, China, including Indonesia.

Home of Indonesia that has been built is Toraja. Domb huma betang also want to build there.

"He will prepare the land and take into account the extent of," said Terrace. Domb also want to equip huma betang with several species of trees and animals typical of Kalimantan in order to obtain the desired atmosphere.

"It must be in accordance with procedures and Domb knows it all because he is honorary consul of Indonesia to Belgium," said Terrace.

The house will be built first and then re-assembled in Central Kalimantan in Brussels. Party building in Central Kalimantan and huma betang Bussels be the same.

"I'll know exactly how to set up home. Course requires the consent process, for example about the use of ironwood," said Terrace.

Embassy of Indonesia to Belgium are expected to help. Betang huma development would be a form of promotion of tourism Kalteng to the world level. Pairi Daiza only open about seven months each year, but was able to pull up to about 1 million w isatawan.

Editor:

Gunawan Tjahja Diredja

source : ttp://regional.kompas.com/read/2013/01/13/20255197/.Rumah.Khas.Kalteng.Akan.Dibangun.di.Belgia
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Bukit Batu, tempat pertapaan Alm. Bapak Cilik Riwut

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