Nature and the environment (page 3)
National parks, volcanoes, wildlife, earthquakes and conservation.
Peatland Project to Focus on Conservation: Kalimantan
As a child I was raised in the cold mountainous areas of England far from the warmth of Indonesia .
Indonesia's Tropical Rainforests in Dire Straits
Across the world we have seen the ever increasing affects of global warming causing erratic changes in weather.
Self-Sufficient Villages: Indonesia
It was delightful to read in the Antara News yesterday about government plans to increase the number of energy-self-sufficient villages in the country from 140 now to 2,000 by the end of the United…
Gunung Bromo Tourist Numbers Fall: East Java
Gunung Bromo is without a doubt the most popular spot in East Java for travellers and explorers.
Palembang - Places of Interest: Sumatra
Palembang has attracted tourists from all over the world with its magnificent past and present offering great opportunities for travellers to visit places that are rich in history, culture, and…
‘Heart of Borneo’ Preservation: Kalimantan
There are not many swathes of pristine rainforest left on this planet and this is mainly due to over-logging and land clearance for farming.
Menoreh Grand Land Offers Adventure: Yogyakarta, Central Java
Spending the holidays in Yogyakarta can be very challenging -- especially for those who like adventure tourism and outdoor activities.
Life in a Volcano: Gunung Batur, Bali
There are a multitude of picturesque areas in Bali and, many spectacular. One of these beautiful areas is around Gunung Batur in the north-east mountains.
Pagilaran Tea Plantation: Semarang, Central Java
The other day I posted an article on an interesting tea plantation in East Java and mentioned that there are others in Java that are well worth visiting even if you are not a tea-guzzler.
Earthquake Rocks Simeule Island: North Sumatra
Indonesia , the world's largest archipelago, is prone to seismic upheaval due to its location on the so-called " Pacific Ring of Fire ," an arc of volcanoes and fault lines encircling the Pacific…
‘Tea’ Tourism: Wonosari, East Java
Probably the only fluid I drink in copious amounts, hot or cold, is tea. If I was Dracula then it would be blood, but I am not Drac and so iced tea is the right deal.
Toxic Plankton Killing Fish: Bali
The sea is not only a precious for survival on this planet it also serves as a playground for divers, surfers and lovers of the sun.
Griya Anggrek (House of Orchids): Bogor, West Java
Orchids are adored by everybody for their colour, beauty and fragrance and are a delight for photographers.
2,000 Islands Gone by 2030: Indonesia
It was only the other day I put up an article about the government’s intention to name 9,000 islands, and now, global warming could in fact cause the loss of 2,000 islands.
Gunung Kawi: East Java, Indonesia
I am a great admirer of Duncan Graham and his writings. He wrote an article for the Jakarta Post a while ago called ‘ The Hills of Shared Faiths in East Java ’.
Sendangsono – A Holy Shrine: Yogyakarta, Central Java
On the slopes of the Menoreh Mountains 45 kilometres from Yogyakarta in Central Java, Indonesia, is situated the sacred shrine of Sendangsono . A holy place compared to that of Lourdes in France .
Companies must be Environmentally Aware: Indonesia
Companies whose products having to do with environmental conservation should take concrete measures in developing industries which are environmentally friendly and caring for communities living near…
Oil Palm Plantation Threatens Orangutans: Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan
Forestry Minister MS Kaban has strongly warned the Makin Business Group for planning to open an oil palm plantation in an area which hosts the habitat for about 1,600 orangutans in Katingan district,…
Only 1,000 Belimbing Turles Left: Pangkalpinang, Bangka Island, Sumatra
The population of Belimbing turtles ( Dermochelys Coriacea ) in Bangka Belitung Province has fallen to 1,000 due to rampant hunting of the rear species for traditional medicines and leather-made…
Ujung Kulon National Park: West Java
Indonesia’s National parks are rich in wildlife and flora. One such lush jungle park is that of Ujung Kulon .
Orangutans Re-Learn Monkey Business: Sumatra
How people could keep any animal for their pleasure is beyond me. Of course domestic dogs and cats are another case.
Double Sunrise at Dieng Plateau: Central Java
Dieng Plateau , which extends over two districts in Central Java — Banjarnegara and Wonosobo — offers a beautiful sight.
Pulau Moyo Reserve: Sumbawa
Further along Nusa Tenggara to the east of Lombok lies Pulau Moyo and its Reserve. A fantastic place to visit and is a place of adventure.
9,000 Islands to be Named: Indonesia
How would you be landing on a tiny island and asking one of its residents what its name was and only received a shrug in reply.
Payment for Nature Conservation
I thought it would be only natural that land owners in Indonesia would care deeply about their plot of land and the environment.
Leuser National Park: Sumatra
The Leuser Ecosystem is an outstanding wilderness in Aceh northern Sumatra . It is one of the richest expanses of tropical rain forest in Southeast Asia.
Waterbird Species in Trouble, Muasra Angke, West Java
For a long time, the public has regarded wetlands as waste-lands, though they are great places to see a variety of bird species.
Major Earthquake Rocks Sulawesi
I have been saying for some time now that all these earthquakes occurring in Indonesia are only a build up to a larger and more volatile quake/tsunami, something on the scale of Krakatau .
Wildlife of Muara Angke Reserve: Jakarta
Watching wildlife is relaxing wherever you are. But, watching the massive variety of animal and bird life in the Muara Angke Wildlife Reserve is another experience entirely.
Tengger of Bromo: East Java
Gunung Bromo is without a doubt the most popular spot in East Java for travellers and explorers.
Pulau Dua and Pulau Rambut Reserves: West Java
These islands (or in the case of Pulau Dua a former island now connected to the mainland at low tide) are both bird sanctuaries off the northwest coast of Java .
Botanical Gardens: Ubud, Bali
Ubud village always conjures up the idea of a unique artistic village, a haven for art lovers and one of the most pristine areas on the island of Bali .
Urgent Action Needed to Save the Orangutans: Borneo & Sumatra
One of the first jobs I ever had on my summer break from school was working at a Zoological Garden caring and tending to the various animals interred there albeit not in charge, of course.
Developing Fishery Clusters: Indonesia
With an abundant of marine resources across the archipelago , it seems only obvious that the government develop this natural asset.
Turning Paradise Island into Garden Island: Bali
On your travels throughout the archipelago you cannot avoid seeing the rubbish collecting on the streets, in the gutters and rivers.
Telogo Putri: Yogyakarta, Central Java
In the cool mountain areas to the north of Yogyakarta , not far from Kaliurang , you will find one of my favourite places in the area – Telogo Putri .
Komodo Island: Flores, East Nusa Tenggara
It has been a long time since I set foot on Komodo Island and really must get back there soon as it is a fantastic experience.
Sites Nominated for World Heritage: Bali
Bali is, without a doubt, a pristine island when you get away from the mayhem of the tourist strip of Kuta and travel around it.
Birdlife of Indonesia
If you have ever walked through the jungles of Java or Sumatra , or in the lush areas of Bali’s northern regions, then you would know of the richness in bird life.
Bali Barat National Park and Marine Reserve: Bali
One of the most spectacular national parks to visit in the Archipelago is the Bali Barat National Park located on the western most tip of the island.
An Inner Perspective View of Bali
When I first went to Bali there were very few tourists. There were a few backpackers lazing the day away here and there on the golden sands of Kuta , and the odd tourist venturing around fearful of…
Gunung Rinjani Reserve: Lombok
When you visit the island of Lombok , a trip to the spectacular Gunung Rinjani and a trek trough the Rinjani Reserve should be on your itinerary.
Going Batty over Bats
When the sun filters to a dim glow on the horizon as dusk approaches, it is then the wonderful flying machines, bats, come out to play, and hunt.
Lampung to Launch Mangrove Rehabilitation Program: Bandar Lampung, Sumatra
Mangroves are an essential part of coastal ecology. They are recognised as protectors of coastal environments and are a rich and diverse living resource as well as a valuable economic resource.
Gunung Gede - Pangrango National Park: West Java
The National Park adjoins and includes the Cibodas – Gunung Gede Reserve , the oldest reserve in Indonesia , declared in 1889 .
Gunungs Bromo & Semeru Closed to Visitors: Malang, East Java
One of the fantastic places to visit if you are doing an overland trip across Java is Gunung Bromo and watching the sunrise over the caldera.
Nature Conservancy Extension: Indonesia
The Nature Conservacy (TNC) is extending its coverage of marine and terrestrial conservations to a number of conservation areas in Indonesia including Maluku , East Kalimantan , Southeast Sulawesi ,…
135 Ecological Disasters in 2006: Indonesia
Nearly every country in the world has some kind of ecological disaster on occasions but, I was stunned to read that Indonesia in fact had 135 of them in 2006.
Pier Needed to Promote Tourism to Krakatoa: Bandar Lampung, Sumatra
A must-see place on anyone’s itinerary as you travel through the archipelago of Indonesia is Mount Krakatoa and Anak Krakatoa .
Toba – A Super-Volcano: Sumatra
Lake Toba is the mythical homeland of the Batak People, and is the largest lake in Southeast Asia as well as one of the deepest in the world.