February 2015

THE BIODIVERSITY OF LABANAN TROPICAL RAINFOREST

THE BIODIVERSITY OF LABANAN TROPICAL RAINFOREST

Far in depths of the tropical rain forest in northern Kalimantan, the Centre for Orangutan Protection is in the process of building an Orangutan Rescue Centre in the Special Purpose Forest Conservation district (KHDTK) which is governed by government institute DIPTEROCARPA.  The conditions in the Labanan rain forest are ideal for rehabilitating orangutan and any other species which requires special attention before being returned to the wild. The Labanan tropical rainforest is lowland forest and as a result its characteristics and complex biodiversity, differs from other types of forest. In the Labanan rain forest there are several lakes and karst caves which add to the complexity of the ecosystem in an area. 

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Drone for Orangutans

Ladies and gentlemen, starting today you will get better images from field to know the latest situation. Thanks to Palm Oil Investigation, Orangutan Crisis Foundation and With Compassion & Soul for sponsoring a drone. This DJI Phantom drone equipped with camera Go Pro 3 Black Edition. Tuan dan Nyonya sekalian, mulai hari ini anda akan mendapatkan gambar – gambar yang lebih baik dari lapangan untuk mengetahui situasi terkini. Terima kasih kepada Palm Oil Investigation, Orangutan Crisis Foundation and With Compassion & Soul yang telah membelikan sebuah drone. Drone DJI Phantom ini dilengkapi dengan camera Go Pro 3 Black Edition.