Zeth Wonggor, David Gibbs, Ecotourism Pioneers (Part II)
Upon the arrival of David Gibbs, an English ornithologist, to observe bird-of-paradise (Paradisaeidae) behavior at Syoubri Village, he brought other visitors that might bolster local
Birds-of-Paradise in Papuan Belief, Bird of A Sibling Reincarnation
Birds-of-paradise is one of the protected bird families that develops into the indigineous people’s cultural identity in Tanah Papua. Birds-of-paradise also contain special traditional value
The Rainforest and Birds-of-Paradise’s Preservation in Papuan Culture
The existence of birds-of-paradise in the rainforest of Tanah Papua and Maluku Island is not only a sign of the rainforest ecosystem’s health. Birds-of-Paradise also
Zeth Wonggor, David Gibbs, Ecotourism Pioneers (Part I)
A white man yelled amidst the dense jungle in Syoubri Village in the former Irian Jaya Province (that is now called West Papua Province). The
Protecting Papua and Maluku Forests Not Only About Birds-of-Paradise Preservation
Indonesia’s largest tropical rainforest is in Tanah Papua and the Maluku Islands. More than 3,000 vertebrate and 200,000 invertebrate species live in this tropical rainforest
Tim Laman, Ed Scholes, and Prof. Charlie D Heatubun in MACE Defending Paradise
The tropical rainforest in Tanah Papua and Maluku Islands is one of the largest tropical rainforest areas in the world with a high level of
Ecosystem Complexity Affecting Birds-of-Paradise Diversity and Endemicity
The nature ecosystem in Tanah Papua spreads throughout the underwater ecosystem, coastal, lowland, plateau to snow-covered mountains. According to the forming geographical history, the ecosystem
Cenderawasih Significance in Rainforest Ecosystem Stability
The landscape and ecosystem of Tanah Papua and Maluku Islands are not only known as being rich and beautiful, but also very varied. The high
Cenderawasih’s Spectacular Dance to Lure Mate
Cenderawasih (Birds-of-paradise) are not simply known for their exotic feathers and exquisite sounds, but also their mesmerizing display. This special behavior is part of the
Conserving Cenderawasih in Malaumkarta Raya
Forests in Malaumkarta Raya, Makbon District, West Papua, are one of the habitations of birds-of-paradise or cenderawasih. The most eminent spot to watch cenderawasih is
Captivated by Enchanting Bird-of-Paradise
None doubts the beauty and appeal of bird-of-paradise. The colorful feather, its enchanting dance and beautiful chirp amidst the serenity of primary forests in Tanah
Cenderawasih, a Cultural Symbol and a Chain of Life in the Wilds of Papua and Maluku
The land of Papua and the Maluku Islands is the last hope with the largest cluster of tropical rainforests in Indonesia after forests in Sumatra,
Protecting Forest, Saving Human
Various efforts to protect primary forests in Indonesia are actually deemed collective endeavour to save human from many ecological problems so as not to vanish.
Sustainability Paradigm, Key to Save Earth
Sustainability paradigm is believed as a concept to make mankind survive on earth. It is not simply a substitute of classical economy development concept with
Nature Destruction Triggers Ecological Disaster
Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic which has yet to decline despite the mass vaccination, Indonesia has to cope with multifarious disasters early 2021 in some regions. The
Ecotourism, One of the Answers to Participatory Forest Rescue
Tropical rain forests in Indonesia shrink over time. Not much forest is left in Sumatra and Kalimantan. Forests in the Land of Papua become the
