Projects in Indonesia

Generating Local Conservation of Javan Slow Lorises in Unprotected Habitat Areas in Tasikmalaya and Ciamis

This project aims to contribute to loris conservation by: 1. Collecting baseline data on their distribution in unprotected habitat area in Tasikmalaya and Ciamis, and 2. Encourage involvement by the local community and will provide conservation education to the local schools near the habitat areas.

Population Density and the Conservation status of Belitung’s Tarsier in Belitung Island, Indonesia

This project will study the population density and home range size of the rare nocturnal primate Tarsius bancanus saltator and identify critical resources for tarsiers' survival and adaptation in Belitung Island.

Ex Situ Conservation of Tarsius Bancanus Saltator on Belitung Island, Indonesia: A Pilot Project Near their Natural Habitat

The aim of the project is to study the enclosure design and enrichment of the captivity, provide information of the diet consumption, feeding behaviour and increase the awareness of the local people and local authorities of Tarsius bancanus ssp saltator in captivity, in order to promote conservation area in Belitung Island

Management of Coral Reef and Traditional Fishing Ground Area

The project aims are to assist the Sebesi Island community in protecting their coral reef and traditional fishing ground. The project includes fisher community assistance, coral reef transplant training, coral reef rehabilitation and joint patrol for the traditional fishing ground.

Conservation of Critically Endangered Nepenthes Clipeata on Mount Kelam

The proposed project is aimed to measure current wild population of N. clipeata and to raise public awareness towards the pitcher plant conservation and its natural habitat.

Promoting the Conservation of Critically Endangered Nepenthes Clipeata in West Kalimantan, Indonesia

The proposed project is aimed to promote the conservation of N. clipeata in West Kalimantan.

Setting Priorities for the Indonesian Otter

Four species of otters occur in Indonesia, two of which are locally endangered.  This project will gather data , identify the main threats to their existence,  and set priorities for their conservation.

Conservation of Sulawesi Lowland Rainforest at Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park, Indonesia

This project will build a team of local conservationists who will work to protect an important area of forest in Sulawesi.

The Anoa Conservation Project, Sulawesi

Anoa are an endangered species of small buffalo endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, under threat from habitat destruction, hunting and possibly disease.

Development of Community Based Tourism in Bondalem Village, Bali Province, Indonesia, as Part of Bondalem Marine Manage Area (MMA) Threats Control and Management

This project aims to strengthen coastal management through MMA by developing a community based tourism that can provide an income alternative, promotion of a better tourism and fishing practice, as well as community tools to raise MMA management fund.

Strengthen Community Based Tourism Initiative in Bondalem Village, Bali Province, Indonesia, as Part of Bondalem Marine Management Area (MMA) Threats Management

This project aims to reinforce and sustain the MMA, by developing community based tourism that can provide an alternative income, promote more sustainable tourism and fishing practices, as well as developing tools for the community and build their capacity to raise funds for the MMA management.

Formulation and Implementation of an Awareness Campaign and Conservation Strategy Plan of Nycticebus in Indonesia: Mitigation of Main Threats to their Survival

The aim of the project is to increase the awareness and the protection of slow lorises (Nycticebus) in Indonesia through media and campaigning and law enforcement efforts.

Formulation and Implementation of an Awareness Campaign and Conservation Strategy Plan for Nycticebus in Indonesia: Mitigation of the Main Threats to their Survival

The aim is to increase the awareness of the slow loris as a protected species, leading to a decrease in the supply and demand of this species, which will consequently reduce the numbers of animals in trade.

Assessment of the Level of Exploitation of Banggai Cardinalfish

The Banggai cardinalfish, thought to be endemic to the Banggai Islands of Sulawesi, is traded in large possibly unsustainable numbers by the ornamental fish industry. The project seeks to assess current exploitation levels of the cardinalfish.

The Role of Artificial Bird Perches for Increasing Seed Dispersal in Degraded Tropical Peat Swamp Forest.

This project will construct artificial bird perches in a deforested area to assess their potential to increase seed dispersal and seedling establishment. The results will be combined with other studies to develop a restoration action plan for the area.

Mycorrhizae as Necessary Tools for Restoring Tropical Peatlands

To determine if providing mycorrhizae inoculations to tree species seedlings can increase the seedlings’ survival and growth rates after transplantation into degraded areas of tropical peat swamp forest.

Raising Awareness of Forest Issues in Aceh

This project examines the work of the joint Eye on Aceh/Environment of Asia Environmental Education Program, which is raising awareness of local environmental issues in five areas in Aceh.

Integrating Environmental Justice and Conservation of Natural Resources into Natural Resources Management Policy in the Province of Aceh, Indonesia

The aim of the project is to assist the GoA in its efforts to ensure good governance in the extraction of natural resources in Aceh, and to draft a document of best practise.

Environment Education and Awareness Raising through Community-Based Biodiversity Assessment in Conflict and Tsunami Affected Area of Ujung Pancu Peukanbada Aceh Besar NAD Province Indonesia

Yayasan Lamjabat with environment youth group, REPALA will carry out a joint assessment of local bio-diversity in Ujung Pancu, Aceh with local stakeholders to look for innovative solutions to slow the rate of deterioration and increase awareness within communities of the need to work in harmony with their surroundings to protect their and their children’s futures

Conservation of the Paguyaman Forest, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

This project will protect the Paguyaman Forest of Sulawasi, home to the babirusa pig

A Holistic Approach to Community Ecosystem Conservation In Pulau Banyak, Aceh, Indonesia

The project aims to study, conserve and increase awareness of various aspects of the island’s anthropological and biological diversity. High levels of public awareness and support are achieved by combining charismatic umbrella species with eco-tourism programmes in turn creating incentives to protect fragile ecosystems and the services they provide.

Population and Habitat Viability Analysis for the Pig-Tailed Langur (Simias Concolor) in the Mentawai Archipelago, W-Sumatra, Indonesia

The project aims to provide detailed information on size and location of the remaining primate habitat on Siberut Island, data on density and abundance of the island’s primate population and an estimate of species population viability in the future.

Population and Habitat Viability Analysis for the Pig-tailed Langur (Simias Concolor) in the Mentawai Archipelago – Phase 2 (Primate Surveys)

By carrying out a series of systematic primate surveys in the area, this project aims to provide the first reliable estimates of density and abundance of the Simias concolor population within Siberut National Park.

The Assessment of Hunting Practices and the Involvement of Local Communities for Wildlife Conservation in Papua, Indonesia

The overall aim of this project is to examine the pattern and extent of hunting in West Papua, Indonesia and to assess its possible impact on local wildlife populations.

The Tigers of Kerinci Seblat National Park

Monitoring population trends of tiger and their prey species in Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra