Connecting Diversity Labiyan Leboyan Corridor

Connecting Diversity
People and Nature

of Labian-Leboyan Corridor
In the Indonesian Heart of Borneo
Peter Widmann, Katala Foundation
Albertus Tjiu, M. Hermayani Putera, Syahirsyah (Jimmy) & Stephan Wulffraat, WWF Indonesia
Connecting Diversity People and Nature
of Labian-Leboyan Corridor © Text 2012 WWF-Indonesia
In the Indonesian Heart of Borneo

WWF-Indonesia’s ultimate goal is to stop and eventually reverse
Editorial Team: environmental degradation and to build a future where people live
Peter Widmann, Katala Foundation; Albertus Tjiu, M. Hermayani in harmony with nature. Our mission is to conserve biodiversity
Putera, Syahirsyah(Jimmy) & Stephan Wulffraat, WWF-Indonesia and reducing human impact through promoting strong conservation
ethics, awareness and actions in Indonesia society; facilitating multi-
Contributors and co-authors: stakeholders efforts to preserve biodiversity & ecological processes on
Ambar Yoganingrum, Ambriansyah, Amri Yahya, Anas Nashrullah, ecoregional scale; advocating for policies, law and law enforcement that
Anna Paddenburg, Arif Budiman, Barbara Beckert, Elizabeth support conservation; and promoting conservation for the well-being of
Linda Yuliani, Fitri Aryani, F. X. W. Padmarsari, Markus Lasah, people, through sustainable use of natural resources.
Ilahang, Lia Syafitri, Hari Prayogo, Hermas Rintik Maring,

Herry Hasymi, Heru Santoso, Istomo, Okta Daliyansyah, Patria
Palgunadi, Radian, Rudi Zapariza, Sofwan Anwari, Syahirsyah,
Syarif Usmardan, Tatang Suryadi, Valentinus Heri, and Yanieta
Arbiastutie.
Photos: as credited in the captions

Cover Photo:
Syahirsyah (Jimmy)/WWF-Indonesia
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Location of Labian-Leboyan Corridor within West Kalimantan and the island of Borneo Land use in Labian-Leboyan Corridor between Betung Kerihun and Danau Sentarum National Parks
(Amri Yahya/WWF- Indonesia) (Amri Yahya/WWF- Indonesia)
Contents
- Preface .............................................................................................. I - Chapter 3 | People and Biodiversity ................................................. 64

- Acknowledgments ............................................................................ IV - Traditional Knowledge Management for Medicinal Plants
- Acronyms .......................................................................................... VI by Ambar Yoganingrum ....................................................................................... 65
- Phyto-pharmacological Potential of Understorey Plants
- Chapter 1 | Not Only Connectivity ................................................... 1 in Danau Sentarum National Park
- The Multiple Functions of the Labian-Leboyan Corridor by Yanieta Arbiastutie .......................................................................................... 67
by Peter Widmann, Albertus Tjiu, M. Hermayani Putera - Women’s Involvement in Local Natural Resources Management
and Stephan Wulffraat............................................................................ 1 by Anas Nashrullah .............................................................................................. 70
- Effects of Hunting on Avian and Mammalian Communities
- Chapter 2 | Biological Diversity ....................................................... 16 by Peter Widmann, Hari Prayogo, Albertus Tjiu and M. Hermayani Putera ....... 73
- The Ecosystems - Fisheries Management
by Peter Widmann and Albertus Tjiu ................................................................... 17 by F.X.W. Padmarsari............................................................................................ 76
- Forest Vascular Plants - Potential for Monitoring Wildlife Utilization – Three Case Studies
by Albertus Tjiu and Ambriansyah ...................................................................... 23 by Peter Widmann, Hari Prayogo and Sofwan Anwari ........................................ 80
- Fishes
by F. X. W. Padmarsari, Fitri Aryani and Okta Daliyansyah................................. 26 - Chapter 4 | Ecological Functions and Impacts ................................ 88
- Amphibians - The Importance of Ecosystem Services for Human Well-Being
by Hari Prayogo and Herry Hasymi....................................................................... 30 in the Landscape between Danau Sentarum
- Reptiles and Betung Kerihun National Parks
by Hari Prayogo and Herry Hasymi....................................................................... 35 by Elizabeth Linda Yuliani and Valentinus Heri..................................................... 89
- Birds - Climate Change Impacts on People in Labian-Leboyan Corridor
by Peter Widmann and Hari Prayogo..................................................................... 38 by Heru Santoso ..................................................................................................... 99
- Mammals - Biomass and Carbon Stocks Assessment and Forest Rehabilitation
by Peter Widmann and Hari Prayogo .................................................................... 47 in Labian-Leboyan Corridor
- Storm’s Stork by Rudi Zapariza, Istomo, Arif Budiman and Amri Yahya ................................... 103
by Peter Widmann ................................................................................................. 55 - Pollination Biology of Orchids of the Genus Bulbophyllum
- North-west Bornean Orangutan in Labian-Leboyan Corridor
by Albertus Tjiu...................................................................................................... 58 by Radian and F. X.Widadi Padmarsari ................................................................. 109
- Chapter 5 | Conservation and Livelihood Interventions .....................114
- Corridor Restoration
by Rudi Zapariza and Markus Lasah ...................................................................... 115
- Orangutan Education and Awareness Campaign
by Lia Syafitri ......................................................................................................... 117
- Strategies for a Conservation District: Ecotourism in Kapuas Hulu
by Tatang Suryadi and Syarif Usmardan ................................................................ 120
- Ecotourism as Alternative Source of Income for Local Communities
by Hermas Rintik Maring ....................................................................................... 123
- Production and Marketing Potential of Rubber
in Batang Lupar District - A case study in Mensiau, Labian
and Abau River Villages
by Anas Nasrullah and Ilahang .............................................................................. 126
- Livelihoods and Conservation – The Impact of Shifting Land
use Patterns on Rural Livelihoods
in the Labian-Leboyan Corridor
by Barbara Beckert ................................................................................................ 130
- Legal and Administrative Framework
by Patria Palgunadi ................................................................................................ 134
- Heart of Borneo (HoB) Strategy
by Anna Paddenburg .............................................................................................. 138
- References ....................................................................................... 145

- Annex .............................................................................................. 155
Preface
By Dr. Efransjah
CEO WWF-Indonesia
It is with pleasure that I can witness the completion and publication of this book, found that orangutan population there was rapidly decreasing, mainly because there
highlighting WWF’s important works in two outstanding places in the Heart of was no more good connection with Betung Kerihun.
Borneo: Betung Kerihun and Danau Sentarum National parks. I can personally
testify the natural beauty of these landscapes as I intensively visited the area back The study also found that the local communities require intact north-south
in 1998. connections for their livelihood, especially since this secures healthy functioning
of the river ecosystem and good water quality. For instance, most communities
WWF-Indonesia started working in Betung Kerihun National Park in 1996 and in are highly dependent on fishery and fish spawning which takes place mainly in the
Danau Sentarum National Park in 2004. Our works with support from key strategic upstream areas after the young fish come downstream. This condition highlights the
partners has achieved important results that lead to the production of comprehensive importance of protecting forest in the upstream areas.
management plans for sustainable management of the parks. In this way WWF
successfully contributed to the safeguarding of the natural richness of these two When WWF started working in the corridor between Betung Kerihun and Danau
areas encompassing unique ecosystems. Sentarum national parks, not much was known about the ecology and species of
this area. Therefore many different biodiversity studies were conducted from 2005
As a conservation organization, WWF focuses on conservation targets without to 2011, in partnership with the local university, international researchers, the
diminishing the importance of the wellbeing of humankind or our commitment to local government and the Research, Development and Information institution. Of
supporting socio-economic development. Although recognizing the importance of special relevance was the research on species migrations and upstream-downstream
connecting the Betung Kerihun and Danau Sentarum areas as a wildlife corridor, ecological interactions, which after all is the major reason for establishing the
our work in the area was actually started with livelihood studies and development corridor.
initiatives for upstream- central- and downstream communities in 2004. The idea
behind this was to integrate their land use and unite them to become a single Nevertheless, efforts to establish the corridor and conserve such a rich biodiversity
stakeholder group with mutual interests, and hence to preserve the ecological landscapes would not be possible unless it is fully supported by local communities.
functions of an entire landscape for their own welfare while simultaneously WWF recognizes that the people living in and around WWF’s priority places, and
preserving the biodiversity. in proximity to our priority species, are vital partners for our conservation and
sustainable development work. We also recognize the importance of indigenous
A year later in 2005, a priority program on species conservation started with an resource rights and knowledge for the future conservation of Betung Kerihun and
intensive biodiversity surveys in Betung Kerihun. The survey revealed a large Danau Sentarum and its wildlife corridor. Environmental education and awareness
population of orangutans in the western section of the national park. Similar studies campaign plays a significant role in reaching out to local communities around the
were also conducted in the Danau Sentarum national park to the south, and it was corridor to support our ongoing conservation efforts. At an early stage, WWF
I II
Acknowledgments
awareness program in Betung Kerihun and Danau Sentarum started by reaching out We wish to express our most sincere gratitude to the following persons and
to local people about the impacts of logging operations in the upstream river areas. institutions for their invaluable support with this project.
Later on, the awareness program was expanded to reach out to local communities
and wider public audience on orangutan conservation, organic farming and WWF-Germany, particularly to Markus Radday and Stefan Ziegler, as well as Roland
environmental education, benefiting from visual-online technology and social Melisch, TRAFFIC International and Dr. Stephan Goetz and Stefan Sanktjohanser,
media development. goetzpartners. WWF-US, particularly to Long Barney and Ginny Ng.
Our work in Betung Kerihun and Danau Sentarum, as anywhere else, would not be Betung Kerihun National Park Authority, particularly Dr. Joko Supriatno and all
possible without supports from our key partners. Through this opportunity, allow me staff who participated in field work.
to convey my highest appreciation to all partners who provided support, including
local communities who live inside and outside the national parks and local NGOs Danau Sentarum National Park Authority, Bapak Soewignyo and all staff,
partners for their dedication in support of conservation of Betung Kerihun and particularly in Lanjak Office: Doni Maja Perdana, Donatus Langit, and Sukri.
Danau Sentarum. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to the Ministry
of Forestry through the Directorate General of PHKA and the head of national Faculty of Forestry, Tanjungpura University, particularly Prof. Dr. Ir. H. Abdurrani
park both in Betung Kerihun and Danau Sentarum for their continuous support, Muin, MS, Dean of Fahutan.
commitm ent and collaboration to work together to protect these amazingly rich
biodiversity landscapes. I would also like to extend my appreciation to ITTO as a Centre for international Migration and Development (CIM), particularly Nadine
pioneer, WWF-Germany, WWF US, CIM, KfW-BMU and HoB project which over Rabe.
the years, have provided generous financial assistance to the projects. May this
good collaboration be maintained and strengthened in the future. Zoological Society for Conservation of Species and Populations (ZGAP),
particularly Roland Wirth.
Last but not least, it is my strong wish that with the establishment of this corridor
both livelihood as well as biodiversity can be preserved for future generations. All contributors and co-authors of this publication: Ambar Yoganingrum,
Ambriansyah, Amri Yahya, Anas Nashrullah, Anna Paddenburg, Arif Budiman,
Barbara Beckert, Elizabeth Linda Yuliani, Fitri Aryani, F. X. W. Padmarsari,
Markus Lasah, Ilahang, Lia Syafitri, Hari Prayogo, Hermas Rintik Maring, Herry
Hasymi, Heru Santoso, Istomo, Okta Daliyansyah, Patria Palgunadi, Radian, Rudi
Zapariza, Sofwan Anwari, Syahirsyah (Jimmy), Syarif Usmardan, Tatang Suryadi,
Valentinus Heri and Yanieta Arbiastutie.
III IV
Acronyms
The people from eight villages along the Labian-Leboyan Corridor for their BAU business as usual
BKSDA Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam
comradry and cooperation: Labian Iraang, Mensiau, Labian, Sungai Ajung, BMU Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz Und Reaktorsicherheit (Federal
Melemba, Tempurau, Semalah, and Nanga Leboyan villages. Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety)
CIFOR Center for International Forestry Research)
CIM Centre for International Migration and Development
We are particularly indebted to Riskiputro, Dinda Trisnadi, Lia Syafitri, Carolin cm centimetre
Kugel and Indira L. Widmann for manuscript translation or proof reading. ENSO El Niño Southern Oscillation
FASP Forest Area with Special Purpose
IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature
IT information technology
ITTO The International Tropical Timber Organization
GIZ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (German Agency for
International Cooperation)
g gram
ha hectare
HoB Heart of Borneo
KfW Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (Reconstruction Credit Institute)
kg kilogram
km kilometre
LLC Labian-Leboyan Corridor
MEA Millennium Ecosystem Assessment
mm millimetre
NGO non-government organization
REDD Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation
SLF Sustainable Livelihoods Framework
TDS total dissolved solid
TIES The International Ecotourism Society
BKNP Betung Kerihun National Park
DSNP Danau Sentarum National Park
TSS total suspended solids
PES Payments for Environmental Services
ppm parts per million
WWF World Wide Fund for Nature
VIE visible implant elastomer
ZGAP Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations
V VI
1. Not Only Connectivity “The Labian-Leboyan Corridor (LLC) is the first of its kind in
this endeavour which is intended to become the largest network of
rainforest protected areas in Asia”.
The Multiple Functions of the Labian-Leboyan Corridor

Peter Widmann, Albertus Tjiu, M. Hermayani Putera, and Stephan Wulffraat
Introduction central Europe can cost several millions of Euros. Amazingly, until quite recently there was
relatively few evidence whether conservation corridors serve their purpose or not (Inglis
In the late 1980s corridors for conservation became fashionable; they were called wildlife and Underwood 1992), particularly also in tropical rainforests (Laurence and Laurence
corridors then, and were mainly intended, as the name implies, to facilitate movements of 1999); fortunately, newer findings suggest they actually do work in terms of facilitating
larger animals. Fragmentation of habitats was recognized as one of the biggest challenges in movement of individuals (Gilbert-Norton et al. 2010).
the conservation of populations of wild species. Conservation theory and evidence suggested
that isolated and small populations were prone to extinction, partly caused by loss of genetic Only about twenty years ago, although logging was in full swing, few people would
variability or by unfortunate random events, like forest fires or draughts. The logic behind have suggested creating conservation corridors on the island of Borneo. Back then, large
corridors is that by facilitating movement between habitat fragments, inbreeding could unbroken forests still covered vast areas on the island, particularly in Kalimantan. Things
be minimized and locally extinct population could be re-established. Many papers have have changed dramatically since. Continuous stretches of lowland forests on Borneo have
been published since on the design of corridors (Lindenmayer and Nix 1992, Sanderson all but disappeared and have been replaced by grassland or oil palm plantations. What
et al. 2003), and substantial amounts of money have been spent for their establishment, forest is left is typically degraded and heavily fragmented. It is projected that by the year
particularly in developed countries. A single green bridge over a multiple-lane highway in 2020 overall forest cover will only be around one third of the land area of the island, and
will almost entirely be restricted to montane and submontane areas (Fig. 1.1); hardly any
rainforest in lower altitudes will be left outside of protected areas (Rautner et al. 2005).
Conservation corridors potentially can
connect those remnant forest patches and
will become increasingly more important
as tools for conservation, particularly for
large landscape-wide conservation efforts
such as the Heart of Borneo Initiative. The
Labian-Leboyan Corridor (LLC) is the
first of its kind in this endeavour which is
intended to become the largest network
of rainforest protected areas in Asia.
Experiences from LLC will help to shape
the successive corridors in various stages of
planning. Although providing connectivity
is one important ecological function to be
achieved, there are many more expectations
on the corridor, including provision of
livelihood for the local population, habitats
for wild species, soil and water protection,
as well as mitigation for and adaptation to a
Figure 1.2 Giant dipterocarp, an emergent and changing climate.
Figure 1.1 Changes of historical and projected forest cover on the island of Borneo
Figure 1.1 Changes of historical and projected forest cover on the island of Borneo dominant tree in lowland dipterocarp forest
(after Rautner et al., 2005).
(after Rautner et al., 2005). (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia)
| 1 Not Only Connectivity 1 Not Only Connectivity |
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Connectivity
The Labian-Leboyan River connects Danau Sentarum and Betung Kerihun National Parks Different species have different requirements on the ecosystems they move in. Some larger
over a distance of 70 km. Only very mobile species are able to cover this in a lifetime. birds of prey like Black Eagle Ictinaetus malayensis or Changeable Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus
Storm’s Storks Ciconia stormi, for example, are able to fly from one park to the other in a cirrhatus can easily pass over large forest tracts, as well as open areas. Müller’s Gibbons
matter of hours; juvenile Clown Loaches Chromobotia macracanthus (a fish species) on Hylobates muelleri require a closed canopy for their movements, except for the shortest of
the other hand need several weeks to migrate from their birth places in the Leboyan estuary distances. Fishes obviously need unobstructed river flows for their seasonal migrations.
to the habitat of the adult population in the central portion of the watershed. Seasonal or
a-seasonal movements of species occur for various reasons, like search for food, mates or For the majority of species movements in LLC are unknown. Some species-specific
territories. They are well documented for Bornean Orangutans Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus research on selected few is in progress or in preparation and will be presented in later
which seem to possess more or less fixed schedules of visits to the same fruiting trees chapters. However, a first approach to assess the importance and functionality of LLC
at exactly the right time when fruits are ripening, which is repeated season after season in terms of connectivity is to assess which mobile species occur in Danau Sentarum and
(MacKinnon 1974). Seemingly independent of foraging, particularly male Orangutans as well in Betung Kerihun and what kind of environmental features are likely needed to
often move over large distances, and this almost certainly contributes to genetic exchange facilitate their movements.
between subpopulations. Legendary and for the most part a thing of the past due to forest
fragmentation is the migration by the thousands of Bearded Pigs Sus barbatus, following Human Habitat
the mass-fruiting of Dipterocarp trees (Pfeffer 1959).
It is not exactly known when Labian-Leboyan watershed was settled by humans for the first
time. There is an old folklore of a hunter who got lost and by accident discovered the rich
natural resources of the area. It is likely that Labian-Leboyan River was visited by hunting,
fishing and gathering parties since prehistoric times, as access from Danau Sentarum is
easy. Larger wildlife becomes rare in the subsequent period. The largest mammal species,
the Banteng Bos javanicus, almost certainly is extinct locally; the last Sambar Cervus
unicolor in the central corridor area was shot about twenty years ago.
Fishing and gathering of minor forest products remain important activities until present and
aspects on these forms of resource use are treated in later chapters.
Increasingly important in the last few decades, particularly since the 1950s, is agriculture
and animal husbandry, including aquaculture. Only the upper portions of Labian-Leboyan
watershed are dry for most parts of the year, and in these areas larger areas have been
cleared permanently for cultivation. The predominant form of agriculture is shifting
cultivation; however, some permanent rice paddies were established in places with reliable
water supply for irrigation. Increasingly also plantation crops play a role. Due to its work
intensity, rubber is a suitable crop for smallholders. Palm oil on the other hand in the
corridor, as in other parts of West Kalimantan is an industrial-scale plantation crop which
Figure 1.3 The Bearded Pig Sus barbatus, although reduced in numbers, is still on the move in Labian-
Leboyan Conservation Corridor. (Photo: Peter Widmann)
massively affects biodiversity and local communities.
Figure 1.2. The Bearded Pig Sus barbatus, although reduced in numbers, is still on the
move in Labian/Leboyan
| 1 Not Only Connectivity Conservation Corridor. Photo: P. Widmann 1 Not Only Connectivity |
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“The lower portions of Labian-Leboyan are flooded for
more than half of the time of the year, so that options for
agriculture are severely limited.”
Agriculture in the central Labian-Leboyan watershed is mostly restricted to the elevated

river levees, since the lower-lying areas are mostly waterlogged. A big challenge will be to
find solutions to harmonize this kind of land use with conservation and fisheries, since the
dry riparian forests are also important wildlife habitats and migration routes and provide
important input to the river for fish communities in form of invertebrate and plant food.
The lower portions of Labian-Leboyan are flooded for more than half of the time of the year,
so that options for agriculture are severely limited. It is in these areas that one can observe
very innovative systems of floating vegetable gardens and even rubber tree nurseries, which
are established on wooden rafts along the river banks. Livestock is kept on rafts as well,
and cattle are provided with fodder from floating meadows and temporary dry grasslands.
Floating cages to fatten commercially important fish species like Giant Snakehead, locally
known as “Toman” Channa micropeltes or shark catfishes, known as “Patin” Pangasius
spp. are increasingly employed to supplement incomes. These species need large amounts
of smaller fish in order to grow to marketable sizes. The sustainability of catch of fish as
feeds for aquaculture is an increasing concern at Leboyan River, and number of allowed
fish cages per household is restricted in some villages to avoid overutilization of fodder
fish. Catching fish for the aquarium trade is a seasonally import source of income. The
most valuable species, the Southeast-Asian Arowana Scleropages formosus does not play
a role any more, since populations in the wild are economically extinct, and supply is
mainly from aquaculture. By far the most important ornamental fish species is the Clown
Loach Chromobotia macracanthus locally known as “ulang-uli” of which several hundred-
thousand are caught every year in the lower portions of Leboyan River.
Minor forest products are seasonally important sources of income as well. During the
dry season, populations of the Asian Honey Bee Apis dorsata build up considerably in
order to exploit the flowering trees of the flooded forests. Local communities facilitate the
establishment of bees through the installation of wooden supports for the hives, locally
known as “tikung”. Honey collected from these wild bees is a highly-prized forest product
which is in increasing demand within Indonesia, as well as abroad. Logging has been a
major industry in the area until the recent past. Timber harvest has opened substantial areas
along the road to Lanjak for shifting cultivation and cattle grazing. The combination of
these has led to the development of degraded grass- and shrub land in these areas, which
are in urgent need of ecological restoration. Humans are an intrinsic component of LLC,
and the maintenance of local livelihoods is one of the important corridor functions that
needs to be maintained or improved. One of the biggest challenges in the development and
management of the area is to balance this function with the other ones. Figure 1.4 Forest in Labian-Leboyan Corridor still offers good habitats for many arboreal and terrestrial
wildlife species (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia)
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fragmentation, where islands of forest remain in a “sea” of so-called non-forest matrix. A
first approach to assess importance, as well as functionality of LLC as habitat complex is
to compare species assemblages in the two national parks. Species which occur in both
parks potentially will benefit from intact habitat within the corridor that allows continuous
population that stretch over both parks. Assessments of vascular plants, fishes, amphibians,
reptiles, birds and mammals have been conducted in varying intensities, resulting in more
or less complete data sets.
Given the vastly different characteristics of the two national parks, Danau Sentarum being
dominated by wetland ecosystems, whereas Betung Kerihun mainly contains different
types of dry forests, there is an astonishing overlap in floral and faunal assemblages. An
analysis of resident lowland bird species indicates that most species found in the national
parks are also present in LLC. Presence or absence of organism groups in the corridor, in
comparison to both parks may lead to clues of limitations of the corridor for this group and
Figure 1.5 LLC is important for human livelihood, particularly for fisherman provide guidance for management interventions.
(Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia)
Wildlife Habitat
Many species are not mobile enough to migrate through the corridor in their lifetime. This
is certainly true for most microorganisms, fungi, plants and invertebrates, but also for
virtually all amphibians, reptiles, small mammals and even most bird species.
One requirement of the corridor therefore is that original habitats for as many species as
possible can be maintained. Continuous suitable habitats from Danau Sentarum to Betung
Kerihun would assure continuous populations of the species. This in turn facilitates
demographic (exchange of individuals, though possibly over many generations) and genetic
connectivity, potentially making the respective population more resilient to extinction.
To insure the viability of populations by providing suitable and sufficient habitats is one
of the core problems of conservation. Habitat loss and fragmentation are the leading
causes for species extinction, and although considerable effort has been put into clarifying
the connection between the two, we are far from understanding it completely. A first
approximation came from the findings of island biogeography (MacArthur and Wilson
1967) which indicate that less species can persist on smaller than on larger islands.
A crude rule of thumb is that 50% of species go extinct, if 90% of area is “lost”. These findings Figure 1.6 Rufous-backed Kingfisher Ceyx rufidorsa is a resident understorey bird in LLC
were also applied to ecosystem loss in mainland areas, for example forest destruction and (Photo: Peter Widmann)
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“Many species are not mobile enough to migrate through the
corridor in their lifetime”.
Figure 1.7 Several groups of Proboscis Monkeys Nasalis larvatus (local: Bekantan/Rancung) occur along
the Labian River (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia)
Water and Soil Protection
Siltation of the lakes in Danau Sentarum is one of the most severe conservation problems
of this protected area. In the recent past, the process accelerated dramatically, leading to
the prediction that most of the 83 lakes of the wetland may be filled up by the end of this
century. Deforestation and particularly establishment of oil palm plantations have been
identified as leading causes for this process, since they disturb soil horizons and expose bare
soil to erosion. So far, 18 permits for oil palm plantations have been issued surrounding
Danau Sentarum (Verchot et al. 2010), including in LLC, one of the largest tributary of the
wetland complex. Other problems related to land use change, particularly establishment
of industrial-scale plantations, include eutrophication and pollution with chemicals, like
pesticides or fuel.
Direct effects may include reduction of fisheries, since sediments affect oxygen content of
the water body and destroy bottom microhabitats. Pollutants may directly poison aquatic
organisms within the food chain. Water quality for drinking and agriculture is diminished.
The efficiency of micro-hydropower-plants is affected negatively. Once the hydrological
functions of Danau Sentarum are compromised, indirect and longer-term effects will
include severe flood and draught periods. This will affect the majority of the 3.2 million
people living in the Kapuas watershed.
Figure 1.8 Trees in the riparian forest with their dense root mats are effective in preventing riverbank erosion
Retaining a closed and multi-layered tree cover can mitigate the eroding and leaching effects (Photo: Peter Widmann)
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of the torrential rain falls that frequently occur in the region. Again, a major challenge for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
the management of LLC is the protection and restoration of riparian forest. This ecosystem
is often situated on elevated river terraces, which is particularly prone to riverbank erosion. Protection of forests, particularly tropical rainforests and peatlands has been identified as a
As mentioned previously, these elevated areas are in high demand for agriculture, but also cost-effective means of mitigating effects of greenhouse gases in respect to climate change.
play a crucial role as migration paths and wildlife habitats, since they remain dry even The potential particularly in Indonesia is huge, but so are the political, administrative and
during the rainy season, whereas the lower-lying terrains at some distance from the rivers technical hurdles. Nevertheless, forests and peatlands in Kalimantan can be considerable
are inundated. sources or sinks of greenhouse gases, depending on their management. In the vicinity of
Danau Sentarum, including in LLC, some of the oldest and deepest tropical peat deposits
can be found. An estimated 4,000 to 6,000 ton CO2-e (carbon dioxide equivalent) is fixed
in each hectare of peatswamp forest in this area (Anshari, pers. communication August
2008).
Figure 1.9 Land use changes like shifting cultivation still happen in some lowland areas Figure 1.10 The peatswamp forests in the corridor fix 4,000-6,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents per
(Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia) hectare. (Photo: Peter Widmann)
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“Only the future will show how well the corridor
will perform in the face of this and other challenges”.
The degradation of these forests and soils would release considerable amounts of carbon Only the future will show how well the corridor will perform in the face of this and other
into the atmosphere, whereas its protection would result in additional carbon sequestration challenges. However, in order to draw conclusions for improvement or for similar projects,
over time. Restoration of already degraded forests in the northern portion of the corridor will the status quo of geophysical, biological and socio-economic parameters at the time of the
not only improve corridor connectivity, but will also bind additional atmospheric carbon. corridor establishment need to be known and documented.
In a later chapter, estimated biomass gains and carbon amounts fixed will be presented for
different reforestation performance scenarios.
Man-made climate change adds a whole new dimension to biodiversity conservation

challenges, particularly to the already severe problems of habitat loss and fragmentation.
Because of changing climate, areas set aside for conservation may no longer be suitable
for the complete set of species they presently hold. Shifting temperatures and precipitation
patterns may cause existing biological communities to disintegrate, since reactions to these
changes are species-specific (Hannah et al. 2005). Conservation corridors are tools which
hopefully can aid in the adaptation to these effects of climate change by allowing shifts of
species’ ranges (most likely from lower to higher altitudes). LLC connects areas as low
as Figure 1.6. The
30 m above seapeatswamp forestsSentarum
level in Danau in the corridor fix 4,000-6,000
to mountains tons of
up to 1,767 m carbon
high in Betung
dioxide equivalents per hectare. Photo: P. Widmann
Kerihun National Park.
Table 1.1 Number of species recorded from Danau Sentarum National Park,
Labian/Leboyan Conservation Corridor and Betung Kerihun National Park, Kapuas
Hulu. Italics indicate incomplete data sets; number in parentheses indicate species that
Table 1.1 Number of species recorded from Danau Sentarum National Park, Labian-Leboyan Corridor
need further conformation (after: van Balen and Dennis (2000), Giesen (1987), Jeanes
and Betung Kerihun National Park, Kapuas Hulu. Italics indicate incomplete data sets; number in
and Meijaard
parentheses (2000),
indicate speciesPrayogo
that need et al. (1999),
further Rachmatika
confirmation (after: vanetBalen
al. (1999), Stuebing
and Dennis et al.
(2000), Giesen
(1987), Jeanes and Meijaard (2000), Prayogo et al. (1999), Rachmatika et al. (1999), Stuebing et al.of
(1999), this publication, unpublished data from WWF Indonesia, administrations
TNDSthisand
(1999), TNBK).unpublished data from WWF Indonesia, administrations of TNDS and TNBK)
publication,
Taxon Danau Sentarum Labian/Leboyan Betung Kerihun

National Park Corridor National Park
Vascular Plants 695 327 504
Fishes 103 69 240 (19)
Amphibians 53 19 -
Reptiles 50 34 24
Birds 233 193 237 (45)
Mammals 52 50 55
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Figure 1.11 In the dry season local people in LLC join in groups to catch fish in the shallow lakes
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2. Biological Diversity
The following nine chapters deal with the biological diversity of the Labian-Leboyan
Corridor (LLC), starting with an overview of the different ecosystems of the area, followed
by taxonomic overviews of forest vascular plants and vertebrates based on repeated surveys
in the past five years. Species lists of all of these groups can be found in the annex. None
of the papers claims to cover the complete diversity within a certain group, but rather to
provide a first baseline of species diversity in the area.
Ultimately it would be of interest to compare faunal and floral composition of LLC and
the adjacent protected areas; potentially valuable information of the effectiveness of the
corridor can be expected from this exercise. This was preliminarily attempted for the
resident lowland bird assemblages for which the most complete data sets exist from the
corridor and the adjacent two national parks: Betung Kerihun National Park (BKNP) and
Danau Sentarum National Park (DSNP). There are still large knowledge gaps, for example
regarding amphibians in Danau Sentarum, or small mammals and micro-bats in all three
areas. The most obvious one is the almost complete lack of information on invertebrates,
the most diverse section of the animal kingdom and certainly the ecologically most
important.
The final two chapters in this section deal with two animal taxa of global conservation
importance which have important populations within LLC: the Storm’s Stork Ciconia stormi
and the north-western subspecies of the Bornean Orangutan Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus.
Figure 2.1 Rhinoceros Hornbill Buceros rhinoceros (local: Rangkong badak; Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/ Figure 2.2 Upper portion of Labian-Leboyan River with elevated river banks near Ukit-Ukit
WWF-Indonesia) (Photo: Peter Widmann)
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The Ecosystems
Peter Widmann and Albertus Tjiu
LLC is characterized by the close proximity of forests, wetlands, and man-made ecosystems.
There is a distinct change of vegetation types along the watershed, caused mainly by
differences in landforms, elevation and drainage. The diversity in ecosystems is matched
by different kinds of land use and a rich flora and fauna.
Labian-Leboyan River and Associated Wetlands
In Kalimantan, and particularly in the vicinity of Danau Sentarum, it is often impossible to

set a clear boundary between forests and pure wetland ecosystems, since there are several
types of forests which are waterlogged or even flooded for months on end. Labian-Leboyan
River has its source in the montane area bordering Sarawak, Malaysia, comprising Betung
Figure 2.4 The floating Water Hyacinth Eichornia crassipes with its spectacular violet inflorescences was
Kerihun National Park (BKNP), and Batang Ai National Park and Lanjak Entimau Wildlife introduced from tropical America (Photo: Marzuki/Panda Click!)
Sanctuary on the other side of the water divide. The downstream section of the Labian River
is called Leboyan. Tributaries to the river are clear, cool mountain streams, typically poor Once Labian-Leboyan enters the lowland, the river starts to meander, depositing gravel
in nutrients and rich in oxygen. The river bottom consists of boulders, gravel and coarse and sand in the inner river banks, where the current slows down and eroding soil on the
sand and currents are swift or even torrential, especially after rain. Algae can thrive in more outer ones where the currents hit with full force. River banks in the middle Labian-Leboyan
sunny situations, but normally the forest canopy is closed over narrow water bodies. Higher River are elevated and often the only dry land remaining during the rainy season in this
plants within the river are very rare. An exception is Myrmeconauclea strigosa, a shrub as section of LLC. Water chemistry changes markedly as well. Increasingly, tributaries from
health indicator of watershed that grows between river boulders and is adapted to withstand the adjacent peatswamp forests drain into the main river, carrying acidic tea-coloured water,
strong water currents. poor in nutrients, but rich in tannins. These chemicals turn the Labian-Leboyan into a black
water stream.
The main river itself changes course frequently, thereby cutting off river bends and creating
shortcuts. The resulting separated stretches of river bed transform into stagnant water bodies,
called oxbow lakes. Over time these wetlands accumulate organic matter until eventually
they become shallow, then swampy, and finally are reclaimed by forest trees.
In the lower portion of LLC the river levees disappear and large areas left and right of the
river bed are flooded during the rainy season. Terrain which is flooded for a maximum of
nine months is usually covered by freshwater swamp forest. If the area stays inundated for
longer, floating meadows consisting of grasses and knotweed Polygonum sp. can develop.
If these areas fall dry completely during extended droughts, a short-lived community of
dry-land grasses and herbs develops. Its members survive the next flooding as seeds in
the ground, until the next dry season. Water plants are still rare in the water body, but two
exotic floating plants were able to establish here: the Water Hyacinth Eichornia crassipes
with its spectacular violet inflorescences and the aptly named Water Salad Pistia stratiotes.
Figure 2.3 Lowland forest in morning mist (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia) Both species were introduced from tropical America. In shallow water with weak currents
fine yellow flowers are protruding above the water surface. These belong to Utricularia
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“Sunlight can reach the under-storey in many locations
and allows dense growth of ferns, tree ferns (Cyathaceae),
gingers (Zingiberaceae) and wild bananas (Musaceae)”.
sp., a plant that complements its nutrient supply by being carnivorous and catching small Koompassia excelsa which can reach 60 m in LLC and is the tallest tree species in Asia.
aquatic organisms. Little light penetrates to the under-storey and the vegetation on the ground is therefore less
dense.
Forests
Riparian forest that grows on the elevated river levees in central LLC is possibly a subtype
At least four major forest types exist in LLC. In the upper watershed hill dipterocarp forest of lowland dipterocarp forest. Typical for this forest formation are Dracontomelon dao,
can be found, starting from about 500 m above sea level until around 800 m. As the name Ficus spp., and Shorea stenoptera. This small band of dry forest along the river is an
implies, this forest is rich in species of the Dipterocarpaceae family, namely Dipterocarpus important habitat for terrestrial flora and fauna, because it is rarely flooded. Its trees also
mundus, Hopea beccariana, Vatica micrantha and Shorea macroptera. Among other provide important food and shelter in the form of leaves, flowers, fruits and insects for fish
families, Castanopsis sp. and Lithocarpus sp. (Fagaceae), Adinandra sp., Cryptocaria sp., and other aquatic organisms, and their roots stabilize river banks. At the same time these
and Litsea sp. (Lauraceae) also Crypteronia cumingii (Crypteroniaceae) are particularly locations are in high demand for agriculture, and therefore this vegetation is one of the most
common at these higher altitudes. Vines and epiphytes are common, particularly ferns and threatened forest types in LLC. Behind the river levees, the terrain drops again and large
orchids among the latter, due to the high humidity in this region. Canopy-forming trees are tracts of peatswamp forests have developed
only about 20-30 m tall. Sunlight can reach the under-storey in many locations and allows on the poorly drained plains. These sites
dense growth of ferns, tree ferns (Cyathaceae), gingers (Zingiberaceae) and wild bananas are extremely poor in nutrients. Water is
(Musaceae). mostly derived from rain and the forest
grows on massive peat deposits which can
Below 200 m above sea level the very diverse lowland dipterocarp forest can be found be as thick as six meters in some places.
on well-drained soils. Emergent trees with heights of up to 40 m include Dipterocarpus, Vegetation composition varies, depending
Dryobalanops, Shorea, and Ficus species. Vines and epiphytes are moderately common. mainly on drainage and therefore level of
The canopy closes at around 30 m, however single emergent trees can be much taller, like water in or above the peat. Characteristics
of the forest here can be similar to dry
forest types, but often trees form lower
canopies and reach only smaller diameter
classes. Typical tree species in this forest
type are Campnosperma coriaceum,
Dactylocladus stenostachys and Fagraea
crenulata. Ramin Gonystylus bancanus
was very abundant in the past, but now
populations virtually become extinct due
to over exploitation.
Roots of trees are often kneed or stilted

to allow gas exchange in the oxygen- Figure 2.6 The bright colour of the pitcher plant
poor conditions of the waterlogged peat. Nepenthes bicalcarata attracts insects which may
Figure 2.5 Multi-layered riparian forest along LLC (Photo: Syahirsyah (Jimmy)/WWF-Indonesia) Density of the understorey vegetation get trapped in the tube.
(Photo: Syahirsyah (Jimmy) /WWF-Indonesia)
strongly depends on the height of the
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“Chickens are certainly the most commonly kept
livestock all over the corridor”.
canopy. Typical peculiar plants of the forest understorey are the carnivorous pitcher plants increasingly established in LLC, which are very poor in terms of wild flora and fauna. Fruit
of the family Nepenthaceae. Three species can be locally common in more open situations, gardens in the vicinity of villages or longhouses are common, and typical fruit trees include
namely Nepenthes rafflesiana, N. ampullaria and the endemic N. bicalcarata. In the lower Rambutan Nephelium lappaceum, Durian Durio zibethinus or several species of Artocarpus
LLC, peatswamp forest slowly gives way to freshwater swamp forest as the influence of spp. In the lower watershed vegetables and even rubber seedlings are produced in floating
flood water from the river increases. Although peat still can develop in these forest types, gardens on rafts due to the extended floods. Chickens are certainly the most commonly
soils tend to be more fertile due to regular input of silt loads from the river. Forests in kept livestock all over the corridor. Cattle, pigs and goats are kept grazing in upper LLC,
areas exposed to only short and shallow floods have a similar structure and composition as whereas cattle is seasonally kept on rafts in the lower watershed and fed with forage cut
lowland dipterocarp forests. The longer an area is flooded, the fewer trees are able to adapt in the floating meadows adjacent to the river. Fishing is an important form of land use and
and the lower the canopy gets. Areas flooded for about nine months are often dominated by fish traps and net rows are permanent fixtures along the river. Aquaculture of fish with
dense stands of a single species: Barringtonia acutangula. This small tree is particularly high value, like Giant Snakehead Channa micropeltes is increasing. Fish are usually kept
resilient to flooding. In the wet season it displays masses of red flowers which during this in floating cages or in net enclosures. Due to the large amounts of food fish required for
time are a major food source for the Asian Honey Bee Apis dorsata, whose honey in turn this form of production, the number of cages per household is already restricted in some
is one of the most important sources of income in Danau Sentarum. Freshwater swamp villages.
forest is one of the most unique forest formations in Borneo, where mouse deer, tree shrews
and porcupines forage for fruits on the forest floor during the dry season, while barbs,
gouramies and catfish do so during the wet time of the year.
Man-made Ecosystems
All ecosystems in the corridor are influenced by humans to a certain degree, but some much
more so than others. Logging has affected most of the forests in the area, and although
forest structure is still mostly intact, single timber species of high economic value have
become scarce, such as Ramin. Slash and burn cultivation is common in upper and central
LLC, particularly in readily accessible areas, like along the road from Putussibau to Lanjak,
or on the river levees along Labian-Leboyan River. Main crops are upland rice, corn and a
variety of root crops.
Logging and repeated burning has created larger areas of grassland along the road, with
“Lalang” grass Imperata cylindrica as a dominant species. Other areas are covered by paku
resam Gleichenia linearis ferns. If left unburned for several years a secondary succession
sets in, and pioneering woody species will take over, including Melastoma malabathricum,
Macaranga spp., and Vitex pubescens. If left undisturbed even further, an increasingly
diverse secondary forest will develop.
Tree-based land use forms are widespread in LLC. An important cash crop is Rubber
Hevea brasiliensis. Rubber plantations can be diverse systems integrated in the original Figure 2.7 Cattle is kept on rafts in the lower watershed and fed with forage cut in the floating meadows
adjacent to the river (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia)
forest matrix and enriched with fruit-bearing trees. However, pure stands of rubber are
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Forest Vascular Plants
Albertus Tjiu and Ambriansyah
The two national parks in Kapuas Hulu District exhibit very different ecosystem features. Results
BKNP is dominated by dry lowland, hill and mountain forests; DSNP on the other hand
is a large freshwater wetland ecosystem (WWF-Indonesia 1999). These two parks once From all six locations, Bukit Peninjau in the downstream area was the most diverse with
formed a continuous forested landscape, gradually transforming from one to the other, but 174 species, followed by Kelawik Sub-Village in the upstream area with 142 species (Tab.
due to human activities and development they are now fragmented. LLC partly preserved 2.1). In all six locations we recorded 2,761 individual trees, or 501 trees/ha on average,
this connectivity with BKNP in the upstream, and DSNP in the downstream portions. The comprising 329 species out of 56 families.
corridor harbors unique forest types, including riparian, dry lowland and hill forests in the Woody species typical for lowland dipterocarp forest recorded in Bukit Peninjau and
upper portions, and peat and freshwater swamp forests ranging from dry, semi-inundated Bukit Pana’: Pternandra sp., Syzygium tawahense, Vatica micrantha, Bellucia pentamera
to inundated in the lower watershed (Tjiu et al. 2007). (exotic species, well established here), Adinandra dumosa, Dryobalanops oblongifolia,
Ilex cissoidea, Shorea parvifolia, Artocarpus elasticus and Dehaasia sp. A total of 243
Methods species was recorded out of 49 families. From a previous plot of two hectares, 1,740 trees
Research was carried out in March 2009 in three out of six villages along LLC to obtain data consisting 232 species [99 genera, 39 families were sampled (Tjiu et al. 2007)].
on condition of natural vegetation. Villages selected were Melemba Village, Sungai Ajung
Village, and Mensiau Village, each representing downstream, mid-stream and upstream In the four locations in Meliau, Manggin, Lubuk Bandung and Kapar Tekalong covering
sections of the corridor.From a total of 5.5 ha of vegetation research plots, 2.8 ha was inundated and dry peatswamp forests we found 183 species out of 46 families. Species
covered by lowland dipterocarp forest and inundated peat swamp forest in the downstream that dominated in these swamp forests were: Calophyllum nodosum, Campnosperma
area (Ambriansyah et al. 2009). Samples were taken in three different locations, namely coreaceum, Combretocarpus rotundatus, Dactylocladus stenostachys, Diospyros coriacea,
Peninjau Hill, Meliau Sub-Village and Manggin Sub-Village. In the midstream area 1.9 ha Dryobalanops lanceolata, Lophopetalum javanicum, Mezzettia umbellata, Neoscortechinia
was sampled in in two locations: Lubuk Bandung Sub-Village and Kapar Tekalong-Kapar kingii, Palaquium psendorostratum, Shorea belangeran, S. parvifolia, S. rotundifolia,
Toa Sub-Village, representing inundated and dry peatswamp forests. In the upstream area S. smithiana, Sindora wallichii, Swintonia acuta, Syzygium lineatum, S. tawahense, S.
(Ambriansyah et al. 2009). Samples were taken in three different locations, namely nigricens, Dyera lowii and Ilex sp. In swamp forests populations of some tree species were
0.8 ha were sampled in Pana’ Hill of Kelawik Sub-Village representing lowland dipterocarp
Peninjau Hill, Meliau Sub-Village and Manggin Sub-Village. In the midstream area
forest1.9(Tab. 2.1).
ha was sampled in in two locations: Lubuk Bandung Sub-Village and Kapar high, but diversity was overall lower compared to dry forest types. Dominant families in
Tekalong-Kapar this forest type were Crypteroniaceae, Anacardiaceae, Dipterocarpaceae, Euphorbiaceae,
Table 2.1. ForestToa Sub-Village,
types, representing
tree numbers inundated
and diversities in and
the dry
six peatswamp forests.
research sites
Myrtaceae, Loganiaceae, Hypericaceae, Sapotaceae, Guttiferae, Annonaceae, and
Forest Upstream Midstream Downstream
Type Mensiau Sungai Ajung Melemba Celastraceae.
Bukit Lubuk Kapar Bt. Meliau Manggin
Pana’ Bandung Tekalong- Peninjau (0.8 ha) (1 ha)
(0.8 ha) (0.9 ha) Kapar Toa (1 ha) Woody vegetation of riparian forests along Leboyan River included: “Syzygium spp.,
(1 ha) Dracontomelon dao, Octomeles sumatrana, Pterospermum javanicum, Nauclea sp.,
Lowland 402 trees 437 trees
dipterocarp 43 families - - 41 families - -
Ficus spp. This vegetation type was interspersed by community plantation of Rubber
forest 142 species 174 species Hevea brasiliensis, Shorea stenoptera and other community cultivation. Overall, plant
Inundated 495 trees 370 trees 477 trees families with most species recorded from LLC were Dipterocarpaceae, Euphorbiaceae,
peatswamp - 33 families - - 27 families 27 families
forest 79 species 80 species 78 species Anacardiaceae, Myristicaceae, Lauraceae and Guttiferae.
Dry 580 trees
peatswamp - - 38 families - - -
forest 99 species
Besides tree species, we also recorded useful or ornamental plants, particularly
In the upstream area 0.8 ha were sampled in Pana’ Hill of Kelawik Sub-Village common were rattans (Calamus sp., Ceratolobus sp., Daemonorops sp., Korthalsia sp.,
representing lowland dipterocarp forest (Tab. 2.1). Plectocomiopsis sp.) and orchids (Appendicula sp., Arundina sp., Bulbophyllum sp.,
Table 2.1. Forest types, tree numbers and diversities in the six research sites
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“Despite its restricted area, LLC has a high diversity of
different forest types: riparian, lowland dipterocarp, peat
and freshwater swamp forests”. Fishes
F. X. W. Padmarsari, Fitri Aryani and Okta Daliyansyah
Calanthe sp., Coelogyne sp., Eria sp., Grammatophyllum speciosum). Medicinal plants,
some with economic potential include “Pasak bumi” Eurycoma longifolia, “Akar kuning”
Coscinium fenestratum and Fibraurea tinctoria, “Sirih merah” Piper porphyrophyllum,
“Sarang semut” Anthorrhiza chrysacantha, “Pendo” Goniothalamus sp., “Sinduk”
Scorodocarpus borneensis, and “Tubuk” Pycnarrhena tumefacta.
Conclusion
The importance of forest in LLC for conservation is highlighted by the fact that of the 25
Borneo-endemic vascular plant species known from DSNP, 23 can also be found in the
corridor area. Most tree species in LLC can also be found either in BKNP or DSNP.
Despite its restricted area, LLC has a high diversity of different forest types: riparian,
lowland dipterocarp, peat and freshwater swamp forests. The latter two can further be
subdivided according to length and depth of inundation into inundated swamp forest, semi-
inundated and dry swamp forests. (Tjiu et al. 2007). The overall vascular plant diversity of
LLC is comparable to those of the adjacent national parks.
Figure 2.9 Tapah Wallago leerii weighing 80 kg for sale in the market
Species diversity plays a key role in the function of natural ecosystems. At least 24,600
species of ray-finned fish have been identified worldwide, making them the most diverse
vertebrate group on this taxonomic level (Nelson, 1994; Helfman et.al. 1997). In Indonesia’s
waters alone there are no less than 8,500 species (Adisoemarto and Rifai 1994). Kapuas
Hulu in West Kalimantan Province is among the districts with one of the highest freshwater
fish diversities in the country; it therefore has also a very high potential for fishery and
aquaculture.
Several studies dealing with fish diversity have been conducted in a number of water
bodies in the district; in the Kapuas basin alone 315 species were observed (Kottelat 1995;
Widjanarti 1996). At least 210 species were recorded in DSNP (Kottelat 1993), of which
125 were found in the lakes. Rachmatika and Haryono (1999) reported a total number of 112
fish species caught in BKNP. However, so far a no study has been conducted for the LLC in
between the two parks. In Labian-Leboyan watershed local communities heavily depend on
Figure 2.8 Intact lowland forest contains a high diversity of vascular plant species
fish, in addition to forest resources. So far, fishery-related activities in the watershed region
(Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia) were mainly restricted to simply catching fish from the wild. Fishery in LLC is supported
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Figure 2.10 Black Snakehead Channa melanosoma is abundant in the shallow lakes Figure 2.11 Clockwise: Tiger Loach Syncrossus hymenophysa feed on snails and worms in soft river bottoms;
(Photo: Syahirsyah (Jimmy) /WWF-Indonesia) Toman Channa micropeltes is one of the largest river predators; the Marble Goby Oxyeleotris marmorata is
a popular, but rare food fish in LLC; the Tinfoil Barb Barbonymus schwanenfeldii is one of the commonest
by an extensive system of natural waters which consist of Labian-Leboyan River itself and members of the carp family (Cyprinidae); Featherback Notopterus chitala; The Giant Gourami Osphronemus
several lakes as Kandis, Masanjan, Panubarian, and Marindang Lakes. Aquaculture is still goramy is a large herbivore in Labian-Leboyan River
very limited. This paper examines fish diversity and fishery potential in LLC. (Photos: Peter Widmann - Syahirsyah (Jimmy)/WWF-Indonesia)
Cobitidae, Notopteridae, Osphronemidae (one species each), Cyprinidae (16 species) and
Methods two species of Cobitidae, namely Chromobotia macracanthus and Tiger Loach Syncrossus
hymenophysa. Six species representing four families were caught in Ngaung Tapah
The research took place in rivers and lakes within LLC such as Labian, Ngaung Tapah, River, eleven species were caught in Tandung Buloh River representing seven families.
and Tandung Buloh River, as well as Kandis, Masanjan, Panubarian, Marindang, Timador, LLC also includes several lakes of different sizes. Quantity of the fish catches varied
Limau, and Daki Lake. Sampling was done on 10 to 24 November 2007. In addition, a considerably between the lakes. The highest diversity was found in Kandis Lake with 21
second research was conducted in Labian-Leboyan River on 1-6 June 2009. We applied species representing six families, namely Helostomatidae, Channidae, Mastacembelidae,
stratified random sampling, and fish were caught using several catching gears, including Pristolepididae (one species each), Bagridae (two species) and Cyprinidae (15 species).
throw nests, trawls, fish traps, and hand lines. The captured fish were recorded and identified The dominant species in Kandis and Masanjan Lake was the Ocellated Barb Labiobarbus
to species level, counted, weighed and measured. Fish identification was done using Mohsin ocellatus.
and Ambak (1983); Kottelat et al. (1993) and Kottelat and Whitten (1996).
Conclusion
Results
Compared to findings of research previously conducted in DSNP and BKNP, fish diversity
The research yielded 46 species, representing 32 genera and 16 families. The largest in Labian-Leboyan Watershed was low. However, it is very likely that more fish species
number of species belonged to Cyprinidae, with 24 species (52.17%). As many as 36 will be recorded from LLC in the future. The watershed contributes to the conservation of
species representing 13 families could be found in rivers, whereas in lakes 26 species were a number of endemic species which only have a limited distribution within Borneo or even
recorded which belonged to eight families. Dominant species of the family Cyprinidae Indonesia, such as Puntius anchisporus or Thynnichthyes polylepis (Kottelat et al. 1993).
included Signal Barb Labiobarbus festivus, Beardless Barb Cyclocheilichthys apogon, Fishes in LLC could be classified into three categories based on their uses, namely fish for
Tinfoil Barb Barbonymus schwanenfeldii, Ocellated Barb Labiobarbus ocellatus and consumption (C), ornamental fish (O) and such with both uses (C-O).
Thynnichthyes polylepis. During the sampling in 2009 we captured 44 species representing
31 genera and 15 families. Two species captured during the 2009 sampling period belonged Larger size classes or mature stages were rarely found, except for few species, such as T.
to the family Cobitidae. polylepis that dominated some lakes. The low abundance and small sizes, as compared
to the previous studies, obviously indicates that overfishing increasingly takes place. The
The species diversities and abundances in Labian River were higher than those in the other decreasing populations were likely not only caused by fishery activities but also by habitat
two rivers. The first phase yielded 22 species out of seven families: Bagridae, Chandidae, degradation. Poor domestic waste disposal and run-off from farming activities, as
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Amphibians
Hari Prayogo and Herry Hasymi
well as illegal logging greatly contributed to environmental degradation in LLC. Some Although migrations in amphibians are well documented in the temperate zone, this group
species with high economic values are also affected by overfishing, due to high national of animals is possibly the least mobile among the vertebrates in LLC. Since it is very
and international demand, for example Clown Loach Chromobotia macracanthus, Tapah unlikely that exchanges between BKNP and DSNP occur through movement of single
Wallago leeri and Borneo Mahseer Tor tambroides. individuals, the corridor has to provide continuous habitats in order to assure connectivity
for amphibian populations.
The full potential for aquaculture in LLC is not yet realized. Several water bodies, for
example Panubarian Lake with its relatively good environmental conditions are highly Amphibians in Borneo are represented by two groups: the highly diverse anurans (frogs)
suitable for fish, and because of their sufficient natural feed available remain underutilized and the species-poor group of caecilians. The latter are limb-less, with elongated and
in respect to fish farming. annulated bodies, so that they rather resemble giant earthworms. Possibly because of their
cryptic burrowing habits, they were not yet recorded from the corridor.
Experts estimate that there are some 6,000-10,000 amphibian species worldwide. According
to Mattison (2005), there are 5,359 described species out of three different orders. Borneo
is home to at least 155 amphibian species (Mistar 2008). Amphibians belong to a group
of animals which turned out to be highly vulnerable to extinction for a number of reasons,
including habitat destruction and degradation, overexploitation and climate change.
Figure 2.12 Some fish in the Kapuas river system are of marine origin like this pufferfish Figure 2.13 Herbaceous vegetation of oxbow lakes provides habitats for a number of amphibians:
(Photo: Peter Widmann) Occidozyga laevis, Limnonectes malesianus, Rhacophorus pardalis, R. apendiculatus, Bufo asper
and Rana baramica (Photo: Peter Widmann)
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“Most of the species were tree frogs. They are
typical for slightly disturbed conditions of forests
and rivers.”
A number of amphibian populations have sharply declined all around the globe, partly as a
and “Bintangor” Calophyllum sp. Panubarian Lake is an oxbow lake located not far from
result of chytrid infections. The presence of amphibian species can be indicative for certain
Labian River. The vegetation adjacent of this lake consists mainly of rubber and durian
environmental conditions; particularly forest dwelling species are very sensitive to changes
trees.
in microclimate and therefore are potentially valuable indicators for habitat degradation
(Blaustein and Johnson 2003, Blaustein and Wake 1999; Mumpuni 2001). Amphibians
Results
have a permeable skin and therefore are also susceptible to all kinds of pollution. Most have
a two-phased development stage in water and one in terrestrial habitats. Again, this makes
In Ngaung Tapah River, amphibian species encountered were Polypedates colleti,
the group particularly sensitive to environmental changes.
Polypedates otilophus, Rana baramica, Rhacophorus apendiculatus, Rhacophorus pardalis,
Kalophrynus pleurostigma, Limnonectes ingeri, Polypedates leucomystax. Those species
The aim of this research was to shed light on the diversity of amphibians in LLC. Knowledge
generally inhabit areas in close proximity to water bodies, both flowing and stagnant. Most
of species composition is a precondition to the attempts of conserving and improving
of the species were tree frogs. They are typical for slightly disturbed conditions of forests
amphibian habitats, assessment of environmental conditions and functions of the corridor.
and rivers. However, if logging activities and rapid land conversion for farming continues,
these species will likely disappear.
Methods
We also found the following species: Limnonectes ingeri, L. malesianus, Rana erythrea,
Data were collected using the visual encounter survey method (Heyer et al. 1994) by
R. chalconota, R. baramica, R. glandulosa, Occidozyga laevis in Peninjau Hill, whereas in
searching for the species in habitats along defined transects. These were stratified and
Panubarian Lake, Rana glandulosa and Macropisthodon flaviceps were commonly found
covered aquatic and terrestrial habitat types (Heyer et al. 1994). After a series of preliminary
here. In waterlogged areas with herbaceous plants as dominant vegetation we observed
surveys, final locations of transects were identified. Length of transects in aquatic habitat
Occidozyga laevis, Limnonectes malesianus, Rhacophorus pardalis, R. apendiculatus,
was 200 m, and 800 m in terrestrial habitats. Segments of 20 m were marked with colour
Bufo asper, and Rana baramica.
bands. We also employed buckets as pitfall traps which were placed with openings at soil
surface level at a distance of five meters from each other and which were connected with
Bufonidae
guiding fences. Visual field observations were conducted from 6 to 11 pm by searching
River Toads Bufo asper were encountered in secondary forest area nearby water bodies
amphibians along transects. Species encountered were captured and kept in labelled plastic
(such as rivers and lakes). The four-ridged Toad B. quadriporcatus was found near rivers
bags. For identification we used Inger and Stuebing (2005). Some amphibian species which
and lakes. Ansonia sp. is a small-sized frog, which occurred on riverbanks.
could not be identified on the spot were preserved. Habitat characteristics were recorded.
Ranidae
Research locations represented riparian areas adjacent to Ngaung Tapah River, hilly areas
The Rough-sided Frog Rana glandulosa was commonly found in lowland areas, in
around Peninjau Hill with 170 m above sea level, and an oxbow lake, namely Panubarian
secondary forests, and even in degraded areas. It was also encountered on riverbanks or
Lake. Each observation location was generally characterized by a relatively flat topography.
near water-logged areas. The Green Paddy Frog R. erythrea was mostly found in overgrown
Ngaung Tapah is one of the tributaries of Labian-Leboyan River. Riparian vegetation
secondary shrub. The Cricket Frog R. nicobariensis was encountered in Ngaung Tapah and
consisted of Euphorbiaceae and Rubiaceae shrubs besides several bamboo species and
can apparently thrive in a variety of habitats. The White-lipped Frog R. chalconota and
planted rubber trees. Sampling was mainly done in the herbaceous riparian vegetation.
Copper-cheeked Frog R. raniceps were encountered in Peninjau Hill. Both species seem
Substrate in the water body was mainly organic litter and mud; the flow was on average
to have similar habitats. R. baramica was found in waterlogged area, including peatswamp
5-10 cm deep and 1-2 m wide. Peninjau Hill was dominated by hill dipterocarp forest on
forest.
the slopes, while the swampy areas on the hill foot are dominated by “Tembesu” Fagraea
fragrans, “Terentang” Campnosperma auriculata, “Mentibu” Dactylocladus stenostachys,
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The Peatswamp Frog Limnonectes malesianus was generally observed in lowland areas,
in calmly flowing waters, or peatswamp. Its conservation status is near-threatened (IUCN
2011).The Greater Swamp Frog L. ingeri was found along slowly flowing waters with
sandy bottoms. It was also sometimes encountered in swamp areas and listed by IUCN
(2011) as near-threatened. The Yellow-bellied Puddle Frog Occidozyga laevis was found
in waterlogged areas with muddy substrates, often in shallow water. This species was
encountered in Panubarian Lake.
Microhylidae
The Rufous-sided Sticky Frog Kalophrynus pleurostigma was most often found among leaf
litters on the forest floor around Peninjau Hill.
Rhacophoridae
The File-eared Tree Frog Polypedates otilophus is an arboreal frog often found near water
in Ngaung Tapah. The Four-lined Tree Frog P. leucomystax was a common tree frog in
all locations. Males usually gather in standing or slowly moving water, or in waterlogged
holes. Collett’s Tree Frog P. colleti was usually found near stagnant water; we caught it in
Ngaung Tapah area. The Frilled Tree Frog Rhacophorus apendiculatus was found around
lowland rivers and swamps. The species was encountered in Ngaung Tapah and Panubarian
Lake and usually occurs on lower-branched trees or young trees, about two meters from
ground level. The Harlequin Flying Frog R. pardalis lives in fairly high canopies, but
descends to the ground for breeding. It is characterized by extensive webbing between its
toes and fingers which allow the frog to glide from one branch to another. The species was Figure 2.16 The Harlequin Flying Frog Rhacophorus pardalis requires intact riparian forests for building its
found in Ngaung Tapah and Panubarian Lake areas. pendulous foam nests (Photo: Peter Widmann)
Conclusions
The research locations were generally characterized by secondary forests. In the vicinity of
Ngaung Tapah and Panubarian Lake land-use changes were obvious, particularly agricultural
development and logging roads. Forested lands have been converted for timber extraction.
Nevertheless, we still found a high diversity of amphibian species. Conditions in Peninjau
Hill were still notably better than in the other two locations, because of its remoteness from
settlements. The hilly topography also seems to protect the forest from conversion. Here we
found the frog species most closely associated to primary forest conditions.
In order to assure the continuing presence of the amphibian community in LLC, the current
condition of forest and wetland habitats need to be maintained. Further forest clearance
Figure 2.14 The Four-lined Tree Frog Polypedates leucomystax Figure 2.15 The File-eared Tree Frog needs to be prevented, and degraded areas, particularly in the riparian forests would greatly
can be found in forests, as well as close to human settlements Polypedates otilophus is strictly a tree- benefit from restoration.
(Photo: Peter Widmann) dweller (Photo: Peter Widmann)
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Reptiles
Hari Prayogo and Herry Hasymi
Reptiles in Borneo are a diverse order within the vertebrates, represented by crocodiles,
turtles, lizards and snakes. Mobility and therefore potential use of the corridor differs
widely among these groups. Crocodiles, for example, are large-bodied and mobile animals Figure 2.17 The Malayan Giant Turtle Orlitia Figure 2.18 The Blue-eyed Angle-headed Lizard
which potentially can move from one end of the corridor to the other within individual borneensis is heavily hunted for food and declined Gonocephalus liogaster is restricted to intact lowland
lifetimes. On the other hand, small species of skinks or geckos are much restricted in their dramatically in LLC and elsewhere forests (Photo: Peter Widmann)
(Photo: Peter Widmann)
movements and therefore have significantly lower dispersal abilities.
This chapter presents information on reptiles found in LLC as baseline for activities leading
to the preservation of viable populations and habitats.
Methods
The survey was carried out on 10-24 November 2007 in Ngaung Tapah River, Peninjau Hill
and Panubarian Lake of LLC. For data collection we employed visual encounter surveys
using transect lines (Heyer et al. 1994). Transect sampling was conducted in aquatic and
terrestrial habitats. A 200-meter transect line was laid out for aquatic habitats, while for
terrestrial habitats an 800-meter transect line was established. In addition, pitfall traps
Figure 2.19 The Spiny Hill Turtle Heosemys spinosa Figure 2.20 The Borneo Tree Skink Apterygodon
were used to catch terrestrial reptiles. Traps were placed at a distance of five meters and is a rare inhabitant of fast-flowing creeks and forests vittatum is a widespread and common tree dweller
connected by a guiding fence made of plastic sheets.Visual surveys were conducted from in LLC which can be found in forests, plantations and
6 to 11 pm. Individuals encountered were usually caught, kept labelled plastic or cloth (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia) gardens (Photo: Peter Widmann)
bags, identified and released. Individuals that we were unable to identify on the spot were
(fish-eating) according to Tweedie (1983), Iskandar and Colijn (2001), Murphy (2007) and
preserved. Habitat condition and characteristics were recorded.
Lim & Rozario (2009). We observed two colubrid species near Panubarian Lake, namely
M. flaviceps and E. enhydris. Wagler’s Pit Viper Tropidolaemus wagleri was found in
Survey sites included riparian areas around Ngaung Tapah River, hilly areas in Peninjau
swampy areas nearby.
area (170 m above sea level), and an oxbow lake, namely Panubarian Lake. The sites were
the same as for the amphibian survey (for description see previous chapter).
Three species of Gekkonidae were found around Panubarian Lake, with Smith’s Giant
Gecko Gecko smithi being the largest, with lengths of up to 180 mm. Two species of
Results Cyrtodactylus, were found in Ngaung Tapah and Peninjau Hill areas: Inger’s Bent-toed
Gecko C. ingeri and Grooved Bent-toed Gecko C. pubisulcus.
All species recorded near Ngaung Tapah River were typical for secondary forest. The
Plumbeous Water Snake E. plumbea is aquatic and was recorded in water bodies with a
All members of Agamidae are diurnal (active in daylight). Five species were found in
substrate of thick litter in this site. The species belongs to the opistoglyph snakes, with
the three research locations, including Common Flying Lizard Draco sumatranus, Green
poison glands in the back of the jaws. It is usually not dangerous to humans, but its bite may
Crested Lizard Bronchocela cristatella, Blue-eyed Angle-headed Lizard Gonocephalus
lead to swelling, itches, and sometimes allergic reactions (Breuer and Murphy 2010).Three
liogaster, and Aphaniotis fusca. Another unidentified species of Gonocephalus was
additional species of Colubridae were found in secondary forests near riverbanks, namely
encountered in Peninjau Hill. Flying lizards possess sheaths of skin between the front and
Rainbow Mud Snake Enhydris enhydris, Orange-Lipped Water Snake Macropisthodon
rear legs which enable them to easily move from one tree to another by gliding.
flaviceps and Triangle Keelback Xenochrophis trianguligerus. E. enhydris is piscivorous
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“Turtles were still present in a number of species in LLC, but
are getting increasingly rare due to human persecution.”
Birds
Peter Widmann and Hari Prayogo
The four taxa of the family Scincidae recorded were Common Tree Skink Apterygodon Some aquatic reptiles are negatively affected by fishing, because they frequently drown
vittatum (in Peninjau Hill), Three-keeled Ground Skink Mabuya rudis (all locations), in traps and nets. In order to sustain reptile populations, particularly of the larger species,
Brooke’s Water Skink Tropidophorus brookei (Panubarian Lake), and Lipinia sp. (Peninjau dedicated efforts have to be undertaken to reduce hunting.
Hill and Panubarian Lake). Apterygodon was found mostly on trees, using cavities for cover. There is strong evidence that tropical forest birds are more prone to local extinction caused
The only species of Family Varanidae we encountered was the Water Monitor Varanus by habitat fragmentation than birds of temperate forests. Lambert and Collar (2002) found
salvator. The species was frequently observed on banks of Labian River in Ngaung Tapah that of 274 bird species of Sundaland lowland forests 83 were negatively affected by
while sunbathing. Turtles were still present in a number of species in LLC, but are getting fragmentation, whereas 26 suffered from selective logging. Corridors may therefore play
increasingly rare due to human persecution. One species of the family Trionychidae we an even more important role for birds in tropical rainforest ecosystems than in temperate
encountered was the Malayan Soft-shell Turtle Amyda cartilaginea. It was more commonly regions.
found in Panubarian Lake, and we assume that persecution near the lake is less intense
than in Labian-Leboyan River. Populations of soft-shell turtles are in steep decline in the
area. Turtles of the family Geoemydidae are getting rare as well, including the Asian Leaf
Turtle Cyclemys dentata, and the Spiny Turtle Heosemys spinosa. During field work on
other taxa, the False Gharial Tomistoma schlegelii was recorded while spotlighting in the
lower portions of LLC. This crocodile species is restricted to Sundaland within Southeast
Asia and apparently has a globally important population in the area in and around of Danau
Sentarum.
Inger and Stuebing (1997) recorded 15 reptilian species in TNBK and eleven in Lanjak
Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary respectively, significantly less than in our study. This was
probably caused by the occurrence of extensive wild fires at that time, which lead to severe
smoke and hampered surveys.Larger reptiles, particularly turtles, are heavily affected by
hunting in all research locations in LLC. Meat is used for own consumption or for sale.
Figure 2.22 Wreathed Hornbills Aceros undulatus are still common in central LLC; in some villages it is
taboo to hunt them (Photo: Peter Widmann)
Reasons for local bird extinctions are still poorly understood, but may involve the
absence of seasonal migration in most tropical birds and therefore the lower opportunity
of renewed colonisation of rediscovered vacant forest fragments. Extra-pair copulations
and consequently males in search of mating partners moving over large distances from
their own territories are scarce among tropical forest birds, but are recorded frequently in
Figure 2.21 False Gharial Tomistoma schegelii is one of three crocodile species found in the region temperate passerines (Stutchbury and Morton 2001). This limited dispersal ability of many
(Photo: Peter Widmann) bird species of tropical rainforests is manifested in their physiological intolerance to hot
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“We recorded a breeding pair of Storm’s Stork Ciconia stormi
in the lower portion of LLC which is
listed as “Endangered” by IUCN (2011)”.
We compared composition of the bird assemblages of LLC with those of adjacent DSNP
and BKNP using published sources (van Balen and Dennis 2000; Prayogo et al. 1999) and
own records from these areas.
Results
We recorded 177 resident and 16 migratory bird species in LLC. All species were encountered
during transect walks; mist-netting did not yield any additional species. Using MacKinnon-
Lists compiled in the central corridor area, three estimators indicate a total species richness
of 155, 165 and 186 for Bootstrapping, Chao 2 and Jacknife 2 respectively (Fig.2.24).
200
Figure 2.23 The large eyes of the Green Broadbill Calyptomena viridis are an adaptation for spotting fruits in 180
the shady forest understorey (Photo: Peter Widmann)
160
140
and dry conditions that prevail in open situations and the resulting inability to cross even 120
Species
moderate distances over forest gaps. This is especially the case for many under-storey 100
Jack 2 Mean
birds, like some pittas, flycatchers or babblers. Forested corridors therefore seem to be an 80
Chao 2 Mean
important feature to ensure the persistence of many of these species in the Heart of Borneo. 60
Bootstrap Mean
We conducted ornithological surveys in the lower, central and upper sections of LLC. The 40
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aim of this study is to assess the current status of the avifauna of the area, particularly in
0
relation to forest quality, the potential function of the Leboyan watershed as conservation 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
corridor and as a baseline for future assessments of corridor performance. By comparing Samples
our findings with resident lowland bird assemblages from the adjacent two protected areas
(BKNP and DSNP), we examine which species (groups) are potentially able to benefit from Figure 2.24 Estimation of total bird species numbers in central Leboyan watershed using Jackknife 2,
the various corridor functions. Chao 2 and Boostrapping estimator models
We recorded a breeding pair of Storm’s Stork Ciconia stormi in the lower portion of
Methods LLC which is listed as “Endangered” by IUCN (2011). DSNP and adjacent areas are of
global importance for the conservation of this species. Therefore, and because of specific
We used MacKinnon-lists with twelve species per list to accumulate species records during conservation activities devoted to this rare bird, we will treat this species in a separate
transect walks. Species of conservation concern and cryptic species were actively searched chapter. Four species recorded were listed as “Vulnerable” by IUCN (2011): Great Slaty
in adequate habitats by using playbacks of vocalizations. In addition, mist nets (9x4m, 4 Woodpecker Mulleripicus pulverulentus, Short-toed Coucal Centropus rectunguis, Wallace’s
banks) were placed in all major vegetation types covering heights from 0-8 m above the Hawk Eagle Spizaetus nanus and Hook-billed Bulbul Setornis criniger. The woodpecker is
ground. Adequacy of sampling effort was assessed by calculating total species employing a recent addition to the red list of threatened species; it is widely distributed in tropical Asia
three different estimators (Jacknife 2, Chao 2, Bootstrapping) using EstimateS 7.5 software in a variety of forest habitats, but declining over most of its range. It is locally common in
package (Colwell 2005). DSNP and the lower LLC, but is scarce or absent in the central and upper watershed. The
Short-toed Coucal can be found in low densities in central LLC, particularly in riparian
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“Bird species which are known to occur in both national parks, but
which we failed to find in the corridor in between may shed some light
on the conservation challenges of LLC”.
A number of larger bodied bird species, particularly pheasants and larger pigeons were
forests. Great care has to be taken to distinguish this species form the much more common absent or scarce, particularly in the more densely settled central watershed. This is almost
Lesser Coucal C. bengalensis which resembles in size, and the Greater Coucal C. sinensis certainly due to the intense hunting pressure in this area. We found the three forest pheasant
which is larger, but has a similar vocalization. Densities of the Wallace’s Hawk Eagle in species, Crested Partridge Rollulus rouloul, Crested Fireback Lophura ignita and Great
the corridor still appear to be high and the species can regularly be observed in the entire Argus Argusianus argus only in the uppermost portions of the watershed. We did not find
watershed. The Hook-billed Bulbul is a low-density endemic to the islands of Sumatra and Green Imperial Pigeons Ducula aenea anywhere in LLC, despite they are known to occur
Borneo, where it is restricted to forests growing on nutrient deficient soils, particularly in both adjacent national parks. The absence of pheasants in the lower watershed is likely
peatswamp and heath forests (Birdlife 2001). We found the species in peatswamp forests due to the lack of permanently dry forest areas. We did not find Helmeted Hornbill Buceros
in DSNP and the lower LLC, and even in a riparian forest with inter-planted rubber trees, vigil and White-crowned Hornbill Aceros comatus in the corridor. The former depends on
close to an oxbow lake. large tracts of closed canopy forest as habitat; in contrast to the other hornbill species it has
a solid casque, which is known as hornbill ivory. The species is intensively persecuted for
A further 29 species are listed as “Near-threatened” (IUCN 2011). These are exclusively this product. The White-crowned Hornbill is generally uncommon in Kalimantan and may
taxa restricted to lowland forests in Sundaland and which are negatively affected by the be particularly vulnerable to hunting, because of its preference to easily-accessible riparian
large-scale destruction of this ecosystem in the region (Birdlife 2001). Their presence in the vegetation. The persistence of six other species of hornbills in the central watershed, which
area indicates still good overall forest conditions in the corridor. otherwise are also prime targets for hunters in Kalimantan was likely due to a taboo which
is still in place in some areas of LLC.
The species richness of resident bird species recorded in LLC is comparable to resident
lowland bird species numbers in DSNP and BKNP, which are 219 and 194 respectively
(App 7; records which need further confirmation are marked with “?” and are not
considered in the following discussion). Some 145 species can be found in both parks and
the interconnecting corridor. For instance, all six lowland barbet, three trogon, three parrot
and three leafbird species found both in DSNP and in BKNP are also present in the corridor.
These bird groups are typically canopy and sub-canopy dwellers. Bulbuls are generally
well represented in the corridor, with Straw-headed Bulbul Pycnonotus zeylanicus being
a notable exception. This riverbank specialist is one of the most sought-after cage birds
in Indonesia. Because of the high price it fetches and the ease of access of its habitat it is
close to extinction in the area. We did not record it in the corridor and found it only in one
location in DSNP. Prayogo et al. (1999) failed to find the species in BKNP, despite the fact
that it is historically recorded in the park.
Bird species which are known to occur in both national parks, but which we failed to find
in the corridor in between may shed some light on the conservation challenges of LLC.
Absence of a record however does not necessarily mean that the species is absent in the
corridor. However, we put some effort in finding some of the rarer species, particularly
some of the skulking understory pittas and babblers, without being successful. Other
species, particularly the hornbills, are so conspicuous, that it seems highly unlikely that we Figure 2.25 The Hook-billed Bulbul Setornis criniger is a globally threatened bird inhabiting peat swamp
missed them during our surveys. forests in central LLC (Photo: Peter Widmann)
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Although woodpeckers were quite well represented in the lower portions of LLC, they Enrichment planting of riparian forest with rubber trees is common practice in the corridor.
were much less so in the central watershed. This might indicate the absence or scarcity of As long as density of these trees remains low and the original vegetation remains undisturbed,
larger tree diameter classes, which have been removed during earlier logging activities. relatively diverse understorey bird assemblages can persist. If the original vegetation is
Birds typical for Bornean rivers were present in a number of species. Again, larger species completely removed however, bird diversity rapidly declines. In a preliminary study we
which are vulnerable to hunting or other human disturbance, including boat traffic, were netted only eight bird species in a rubber plantation with almost clear-cut understorey, in
not recorded from the central watershed: Wandering Whistling Duck Dendrocygna arcuata, contrast to 23 species in an adjacent residual peatswamp forest. A residual riparian forest
Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster and Storm’s Stork. with widely spaced rubber trees and intact understorey yielded 21 species, including the
globally threatened Hook-billed Bulbul (Table 2.2)
Understorey birds were well represented in LLC, particularly in areas with intact riparian
forests. Many birds in this group are sensitive to logging and habitat fragmentation. These
Table 2.2. Birds netted in rubber systems of different intensity and lowland peat swamp
species can serve as indicators for forest quality in the corridor. Therefore we invested forest in LLC
LLCC
considerable time in searching for some of these species, which are recorded for at least one Rubber plantation, no Widely spaced rubber trees in Residual peat swamp forest
of the adjacent parks. This involved repeatedly playing of recorded vocalizations of pittas understorey residual forest
Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher Rufous Piculet Blue-eared Kingfisher
and babblers. Despite these efforts, we only found Hooded Pitta Pitta sordida as the sole Emerald Dove Blue-eared Kingfisher Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher
member of the first group. We also did not find any wren-babblers (Ptilocichla, Kenopia, Pied Fantail Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher Emerald Dove
Napothera) which are known to be sensitive to habitat degradation and fragmentation. This Black-naped Monarch Emerald Dove Green Broadbill
Oriental Magpie Robin Hooded Pitta Pied Fantail
may indicate that previous selective logging and shifting cultivation, particularly in the Red-eyed Bulbul Green Broadbill Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
central corridor area have caused some local extinction among birds. It however has to be Brown-throated Sunbird Black-naped Monarch Black-naped Monarch
noted that the swamp forests in the lower portion of LLC are less suitable for a number of Little Spiderhunter Grey-chested Jungle Flycatcher Common Iora
Oriental Magpie Robin Grey-chested Jungle Flycatcher
understorey bird species due to seasonal flooding. White-rumped Shama Malaysian Blue Flycatcher
Rufous-tailed Shama Oriental Magpie Robin
Olive-winged Bulbul White-rumped Shama
Red-eyed Bulbul Olive-winged Bulbul
Spectacled Bulbul Spectacled Bulbul
Short-tailed Babbler Rufous-tailed Tailorbird
Black-throated Babbler Short-tailed Babbler
Bold-striped Tit Babbler Black-throated Babbler
Fluffy-backed Tit Babbler Chestnut-winged Babbler
Yellow-breasted Flowerpecker Fluffy-backed Tit Babbler
Purple-throated Sunbird Yellow-breasted Flowerpecker
Little Spiderhunter Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker
Purple-naped Sunbird
Little Spiderhunter
Figure 2.26 The Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus is a common scavenger along Labian-Leboyan River
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A number of species have colonized open areas following forest clearance for infrastructure Conclusions and Recommendations
and agriculture, particularly on the drier portions of the river levees which are most suitable
for slash-and-burn agriculture (“ladang”) and settlements. These bird assemblages include Protection of the still extensive forest cover is considered a precondition to safeguard
exotics to Borneo, namely Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus and Scaly-breasted the incessant functioning of the area as a corridor between two major protected areas in
Munia Lonchura punctulata. We recorded 16 migratory bird species, all of which originate West Kalimantan. The persistence of a considerable diversity of forest-dependent birds,
from (northern) Asia and which spend the northern winter in Borneo (App 8). Most of these particularly a very high number of globally near-threatened species indicates the outstanding
migrants utilize open habitat in the corridor, particularly wetlands and agricultural fields. value of the area itself for conservation. Commencement of commercial logging or large-
Only Japanese Sparrow hawk Accipiter gularis, Arctic Warbler Phylloscopus borealis, scale monoculture plantations need to be avoided in this area to maintain its important
Dark-sided and Asian Brown Flycatcher (Musicapa sibirica, M. dauurica) predominantly ecosystem functions, including as habitat and corridor for birds.
forage in closed forests.
Most forest conversion currently takes place along the river, mainly because of creation of
shifting cultivation fields. Restoration of riparian forest with indigenous species, as planned
by WWF-Indonesia will not only help to maintain corridor functions and contribute to river
bank stabilization, but can also contribute to the recovery of larger-bodied birds which
require dry forests on more nutrient-rich soils, such as forest pheasants.
There is currently very little we can recommend for mitigating disturbances of wetland
birds along the river. In any case, the role of oxbow lakes for the persistence of water birds
and birds typical for the forest-water ecotones needs to be further investigated.
To counter the very destructive effects of hunting on parts of the avifauna is a big challenge
in the area, since hunting is an integral part of the Dayak culture. The problem is so grave
that we recommend initiating an educational project with hunting as the focal topic.
Furthermore the option to implement a community-based hunting management project
which includes monitoring of hunting harvest and setting quotas for threatened species
should be explored.
Rubber plantations of different intensity are on the rise in LLC. Whereas enrichment planting
of rubber in existing residual forest in low densities apparently only has little effect on bird
assemblages, pure stands of rubber only provide habitats for a handful of species. The latter
should be avoided in critical areas of the corridor, particularly the riparian forests.
Figure 2.27 The Chestnut-rumped Babbler Stachyris maculata often forages in mixed bird flocks in the forest
understorey (Photo: Peter Widmann)
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“We gathered primary or secondary information of
presence for 52 mammal species”.
Mammals
Peter Widmann and Hari Prayogo
The island of Borneo has a diverse mammal fauna which predominantly is dependent bats and flying squirrels. Potential roost sites, particularly in bamboo were checked for bat
on forests (Payne et al. 1985). Although relatively well studied taxonomically, habitat occupancy. Sixty snap traps and twenty cage traps were set in single trap lines in suitable
requirements for many mammals in Kalimantan remain poorly known. A recent review of situations (potential pathways, in front of holes, on fallen logs, etc.) on the ground and
impacts of logging on selected groups of wildlife (Meijaard et al. 2005) provides important elevated on trees and vines. We used roasted coconut with peanut butter as bait. Pitfall trap
insights for forest utilization, conservation and restoration in respect to wildlife management lines consisting of 22 buckets with guiding fences were established in riparian, peatswamp
in LLC. and lowland dipterocarp forest. Buckets were positioned in about five meters distance
from each other; no bait was applied. Information from local hunters was obtained through
Mammals are a very diverse class of vertebrates. They occupy a wide variety of habitats informal interviews regarding past and present occurrence of larger mammals and methods
and niches with terrestrial, arboreal, aquatic and even flying forms. A variety of survey of hunting. Whenever possible, carcasses or trophies were examined to verify species
methods is therefore needed to generate a picture of the mammal assemblages present in identifications by hunters.
LLC. This needs to be an on-going effort, and certainly will yield a number of additional
records in the future. Results
We gathered primary or secondary information of presence for 52 mammal species. Of

these, 46 were caught one way or another, and 27 were directly observed in the wild, or
identifiable indirect signs were found (App. 9). For six additional species we gathered
secondary records from local hunters. These taxa were only included in the list, if evidence
could be produced in form of trophies, skins, skulls or teeth.
For none of the capturing or observation methods the species-effort curves indicated that
sampling effort was adequate, with the possible exceptions of mist-netting for fruit bats
(Megachiroptera) and visual encounters for primates. Almost certainly more mammal
species will be recorded in LLC in the future, particularly treeshrews (Scandentia),
insectivorous bats (Microchiroptera), Carnivora and Rodentia.
The Sunda Pangolin Manis javanica persisted in low numbers in LLC. We saw several
Figure 2.28 Because of its use in traditional medicine and its meat the Javan Pangolin Manis javanica skins in houses in the lower and central watershed. It was heavily persecuted, because the
declined dramatically all over its range, including in LLC (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia) animals are in high demand for food and traditional medicine.
Methods
We recorded two species of Insectivora in central LLC. A Moonrat Echinosorex gymnurus
We conducted a rapid assessment of mammals in central LLC in 2007 and in the lower was spotlighted in secondary riparian forest; despite its strong smell it was regularly hunted
catchment from 2008 to 2011, including trapping and netting. We also recorded mammal in the area. The terrestrial Southeast Asian White-toothed Shrew Crocidura fuliginosa was
observations during visits to the corridor with other research priorities. Larger species caught in pitfall traps in dry riparian forest, but not in adjacent peatswamp forest.
were recorded employing direct observations during day and also during the night using The only treeshrew (Scandentia) that was regularly observed was the Common Treeshrew
strong flashlights (“spotlighting”). We searched for indirect signs, particularly tracks, Tupaia glis in secondary forest and cultivated areas in central LLC. An additional sight
wallows, faeces, dens and signs of feeding. Mist nets (9x4m, 4 banks) were placed in record of Lesser Treeshrew T. minor needs to be confirmed, as well as other observations
all major vegetation types covering heights from 0-8 m above the ground for capturing of unidentified members within this group.
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Small and medium-sized fruit bats are relatively easy to sample with mist nets, and we
caught more than 160 individuals of five species and observed an additional large species
feeding in the canopy. Analysis of species numbers and sampling effort indicate that this
represents a fairly comprehensive species number of this group of bats to be expected in
secondary and residual lowland forest in the absence of caves. Dusky fruit bats Penthetor
lucasi, Dayak Fruit bat Dyacopterus spadiceus and Spotted-winged Fruit Bat Balionycteris
maculata forage in the understorey and are indicative for good forest conditions. Three
other fruit bat species were more common in secondary forest and particularly in cultivated
areas. Because insectivorous bats (Microchiroptera) are more effective in avoiding mist
nets due to their ability to echolocate,
records of this group in LLC are still Figure 2.30 Greater Bamboo Bats Tylonycteris robustula roost inside of bamboo stalks; the sucker-like pad
near its thumb aids the animal in climbing the smooth bamboo (Photo: Peter Widmann)
incomplete. Several species of microbats
rely heavily on closed forests. These bat pachypus and T. robustula) are very common, undoubtedly because of the large stands
species of the forest interior typically have of bamboo present in mostly disturbed forest. Both bats belong to the smallest mammal
short and broad wings which do not allow species in tropical Asia, and therefore they are able to roost in the internodes of bamboo,
a swift flight, but make the bats highly if openings are created by certain beetle species. Several other insectivorous bats were
manoeuvrable in dense vegetation. Forest observed in LLC, but could not be identified on the wing. Future studies employing harp
bats use high frequencies for echo-location traps and bat detectors are highly recommended in order to complete the inventory of this
which do not carry very far, but allow important group of mammals.
for fine resolution of the highly complex
environment. Primates are well represented in the corridor in terms of species diversity; they are however
becoming increasingly rare in number in the upper and central portions of the watershed
The required morphological adaptations due to intense hunting pressure. Possible exceptions may be the two nocturnal species:
are likely the main reason why certain Horsfield’s Western Tarsier Tarsius bancanus and the Greater Slow Loris Nycticebus
species are restricted to certain habitats menagensis. The only species active during day time that still can be regularly encountered
(closed forest in this case) and are not is the Long-tailed Macaque Macaca fascicularis.
able to forage in open areas (Racey and
Entwistle 2003). We recorded a number The Bornean Orangutan Pongo pygmaeus is present in the corridor with a population of
of horseshoe-bats (Hipposideros and global significance. Because this species is listed as “Endangered” (IUCN 2011), it has
Rhinolophus) which belong to this category. been the subject of more detailed research in the corridor, and therefore will be treated in
The recorded species roost in tree cavities more detail in the last chapter of this section. A significant record from the lower catchment
or hollow logs. Most representatives of of the Labian-Leboyan River is the Proboscis Monkey Nasalis larvatus, which is likewise
these two genera however roost in caves, listed as “Endangered” (IUCN 2011). Particularly during dusk and dawn groups can be
Figure 2.29 The Dayak Fruit Bat Dyacopterus and therefore are probably not present in found in riparian forests. In one occasion a group was feeding on water hyacinths in close
spadiceus requires diverse lowland forests, it is LLC. In the central corridor area, Lesser vicinity to Leboyan village in the lower Leboyan River (inside DSNP).Traditionally the
usually absent from monoculture plantations
and Greater Bamboo Bats (Tylonycteris animals are not hunted by the predominantly Muslim fishing communities downriver.
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“Bearded Pigs Sus barbatus belong to
culturally and economically most important
mammal species in the corridor area”.
Figure 2.31 Proboscis Monkey Nasalis larvatus at dusk feeding on water hyacinths in Leboyan Village Figure 2.32 Group of Smooth Otters Lutrogale perspicillata in lower LLC (Photo: Busur/DSNP)
Dayak hunting parties in the lower LLC and even inside DSNP are a potential threat for this Sunbear Helarctos malayanus and a Bearcat Arctictis binturong in trees of riparian forest
species, as was reported by Meijaard & Nijman (2000), and appear to become even more along Labian River. Both species are listed as “Vulnerable” by IUCN (2011). We never
frequent in recent years, according to information from local fishing communities. encountered wild cats in the forest, but remnants of a skin of Clouded Leopard Neofelis
diardi were seen in the collection of a hunter in LLC. It is likely that more intensive
Carnivores are a very diverse group of mammals in Borneo which is also well represented carnivore surveys, especially employing camera traps, like for instance in Kayan Mentarang
in LLC. Most species were confirmed through hunting trophies, but also during nocturnal National Park (Wulffraat et al. 2006) would possibly produce records of additional species,
surveys along the river and in the forest. A significant record in central LLC was of a particularly civets and cats.
foraging Otter Civet Cynogale bennetii at the bank of Labian-Leboyan River which was
encountered during spotlighting. The species is listed as globally “Endangered” by IUCN Bearded Pigs Sus barbatus belong to culturally and economically most important mammal
(2011). Interviews with hunters in the area indicated that some are familiar with the species species in the corridor area. They are the preferred game species for Dayak hunting
and are able to separate it from the more common otters. At least two species of the latter communities and, until recently, one of the most common. Although still present, they are
occur in LLC, particularly in the lower portion, the relatively common Oriental Small- quite scarce now due to over-hunting, as are the two recorded deer and two mouse deer
clawed Otter Aonyx cinerea [Vulnerable (IUCN 2011)]and the rarer Smooth Otter Lutrogale species. Hunters in Nanga Leboyan stated that the last Sambar Rusa unicolor in the central
perspicillata [Vulnerable (IUCN 2011)]. watershed was shot some twenty years ago. We heard vocalizations of an unidentified
muntjac (barking deer) and also saw trophies of Common Muntjac Muntiacus muntijak, as
Both species are sometimes active during daytime, and can be observed in groups while well as of Lesser and Greater Mouse Deer (Tragulus javanicus and T. napu). The presence
fishing or raiding fish traps. Also during daytime we were able to observe a Malayan of a second species of muntjac in LLC needs further confirmation. Bearded Pigs, deer
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“Diversity of rodents in LLC was moderately high,
but sampling effort was not adequate to record the
complete assemblage expected in the area”.
and mouse deer are known to tolerate a fair degree of habitat alteration. In some locations representatives of flying squirrels (Pteromyidae); Horsfield’s and Vordermann’s Flying
they may even occur in higher densities in forest-farmland mosaics, compared to the Squirrel (Iomys horsfieldii and Petinomys vordermanni) were caught in mist nets, whereas
original closed forest. Their scarcity or partly absence in LLC is certainly due to intense the Giant Red Flying Squirrel Petaurista petaurista was recorded during spotlighting in
hunting, particularly in the upper and middle watershed. Diversity of rodents in LLC was central LLC.
moderately high, but sampling effort was not
adequate to record the complete assemblage Conclusions and recommendations
expected in the area. Terrestrial rodents
were generally rare and virtually restricted The most striking observation in the corridor in respect to mammals was the absence or
to riparian and other elevated dry forest extreme scarcity of larger species, which is certainly due to intense hunting. This finding is
areas, possibly as a consequence of in line with a number of studies which document the negative impact of hunting on wildlife
seasonal flooding that affects particularly in tropical forest ecosystems in Borneo (e.g. Caldecott 1988). LLC forms a “bottleneck”
freshwater and peatswamp forests. Muller’s between BKNP and DSNP, which is easily checked or controlled by hunters and might
Rat Sundamys muelleri is almost entirely lead to the development of a sink area. This eventually could reduce populations of larger
terrestrial and was exclusively caught in wildlife in both protected areas. Intensive conservation education might be one adequate
elevated riparian forest. Whitehead’s Rat strategy to address the problem. First efforts of WWF-Indonesia seemed to have achieved
Maxomys whiteheadi and Dark-tailed Tree that at least high-profile species like Orangutan are not anymore persecuted, not lastly
Rat Niviventer cremoriventer were recorded because hunters were informed about the high penalties for killing this species.
from dry forest on an isolated hill in central
LLC. Both species are usually associated To achieve similar results for other game species however is certainly more challenging,
with old-growth forest (Meijaard et al., since some are not legally protected. The possibility to enter into an agreement with local
2005). We found gnaw marks and faeces hunters to manage wildlife in a more sustainable way (“conservation contract”) should be
of a porcupine in central LLC, but we were explored. Attempts to restrict access to cheap ammunition from Malaysia might result in
not able to identify the species. Arboreal an overall decline of hunting with rifles (see also chapter on hunting by Widmann et al.,
rodents were more diverse than terrestrial this volume).
ones, and still more species are expected
to be recorded, as more surveys are carried An assessment of mammal species that occur in both national parks, and therefore might
out. Squirrels were relatively common in benefit most from the corridor, is presently not possible, since information on this group is
all types of forest. The Black-eared Pigmy still incomplete, particularly on BKNP. Movements of large animals in the corridor remain
Squirrel Nannosciurus melanotis is possibly poorly documented and are mostly anecdotal. Research on corridor utilization by Bornean
the most frequently encountered mammal in Orangutans is on-going and will potentially aid in demonstrating the conservation benefits
peatswamp and freshwater swamp forests in of LLC.
the lower LLC. Smaller and medium-sized
squirrels are still relatively common. We did
however not find the Giant Squirrel Ratufa
Figure 2.33 Presence of Vordermann’s Flying
affinis, although it was reported by local
Squirrel Petinomys vordermanni indicates fair forest
conditions (Photo: Peter Widmann) hunters to still occur. We recorded three
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Storm’s Stork
Peter Widmann
Storm’s Storks Ciconia stormi belong to the most threatened representatives of the stork Storm’s Stork in Kapuas Hulu
family and are listed as “Endangered” by IUCN (2011). Possibly less than one thousand
individuals survive in forests of flood plains of Sundaland. The species is found in a variety
of forest types in the region, including mangroves, freshwater and peatswamp, as well as
dry lowland forest types. It usually forages near shallow and forested creeks and pools, but
sometimes can be encountered far from water. During faunistic and floristic field work in
LLC, the species has been regularly observed between 2007 and 2011.
Although large riparian forest expanses along the main flow of Kapuas River have been
cleared, there are still extensive areas of potentially suitable habitats along the smaller
lowland tributaries in the region. Another potentially important area for the species is the
Kapuas estuary.
Destruction and degradation of forest habitats due to logging, burning or conversion into
oil palm plantation is a major threat factor for the species (Birdlife International, 2001).
Hunting and trapping is another threat for storks and other large water birds in West
Kalimantan, even in protected areas.
Figure 2.35 Storm’s Storks circling in thermals in Figure 2.36 The Storm’s Stork is one of the rarest
lower LLC (Photo: Albertus Tjiu/ WWF-Indonesia) birds in Sundaland; the population of this species in
Kapuas Hulu is of global importance
The species was regularly recorded in DSNP. Population estimates remain difficult because
of the inaccessibility of the swamp forest habitat, as well as the secretive behaviour of
this species. There is a historic record from Sibau watershed, within or adjacent to BKNP
(Birdlife International, 2001), but no recent observations from this protected area are
known.
Storm’s Storks in DSNP are more common during the dry season and can be observed
foraging in the shrinking lakes in the periphery of this wetland, where fish and other aquatic
organisms concentrate in the shallow water. During the wet season the species seem to
virtually disappear from the park, and it is likely that they retreat to dry forest areas in
the vicinity. So far not much is known about these local migrations. Birds in DSNP occur
typically alone or in pairs. One bird was observed roosting on top of an emergent dead tree
in within a freshwater swamp forest. Two birds were regularly observed circling over the
river during the dry season in lower LLC. On one occasion four birds could be recorded
Figure 2.34 Waterbirds are hunted for food and often kept as pets in the wider Danau Sentarum area, like this
Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus (Photo: Peter Widmann)
(see on top).
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“Several other records of the species could be made in
the Kapuas estuary and coastal West Kalimantan”.
North-west Bornean Orangutan

Albertus Tjiu
Breeding in Labian-Leboyan Corridor Orangutans can only be found in Borneo and Northern Sumatra. Both islands have been
disconnected by the South China Sea for the last 8000 years (Harrison et al. 2006 in Serge
Breeding of Storm’s Storks in Sumatra was described in detail by Danielsen et al. (1997). A. Wich et al. 2009). The geographical separation lead to the development of physical and
We recorded two birds entering and leaving a patch of swamp forest in lower LLC in 2009 genetic differences between populations in Borneo and Sumatra which eventually resulted
(Widmann et al. 2010). According to information of a Dayak hunter this forest contained an in two different species namely Pongo pygmaeus in Borneo and Pongo abelii in Sumatra.
active nest of these birds. Attempts to reach the nest were unsuccessful because of the very Borneo Orangutans consist of three subspecies which are separated geographically: Pongo
dense vegetation. The hunter agreed not to poach the nest and later in the same year two pygmaeus pygmaeus in north-western Kalimantan, ranging from north of Kapuas River to
juvenile storks could be observed together with two adult ones. No nesting attempt could north-eastern Sarawak; P. p. wurmbii in southern and south-western Kalimantan, ranging
be recorded in 2010. This year was extremely wet; during most of the year there was hardly from south of Kapuas River to west of Barito River; and P. p. morio which ranges from
a dry spot in lower LLC, and we failed to record Storm’s Storks altogether. Sabah to Mahakam River in East Kalimantan. The estimated population of the species is
approximately 42,000 - 44,000 across Borneo.
Stork Conservation
Storm’s Storks are still hunted for food in Kapuas Hulu, together with the much more
common herons and whistling ducks. Sometimes nestlings are taken and kept or sold as
pets. They are not preferred over more common species and seem also not to fetch higher
prices.
Attempts were made to protect Storm’s Stork, together with the other stork species of
Borneo, the Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos dubius, with focus on LLC, and also the Kapuas
estuary. Main goal was to motivate local communities in the vicinity of stork populations
to refrain from hunting the species and instead protect nests of the species. Aside from one
nest which was protected in 2009 in LLC, another nest in the coastal district of Ketapang
was guarded and one stork fledged successfully in 2010.
Several other records of the species could be made in the Kapuas estuary and coastal
West Kalimantan. All these records initially were based on secondary information which
subsequently could be verified.
Conservation education was conducted using a specifically produced stork poster financed
by the Zoological Society for the conservation of Species and Populations (ZGAP) and
through focus group discussions. Raised awareness among people living close to storks is
attempted to be translated into conservation action, particularly protection of nests instead
of poaching them. Figure 2.37 Fully grown male West Bornean Orangutan Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus observed near Jaung 2
Village in the buffer zone of DSNP (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia)

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“It was found that 154 forest
trees serve as food sources for Orangutans, around
47% of total tree species found in LLC.”
The nominate form P. p. pygmaeus is the most threatened of the subspecies. It inhabits seven The survey also provided information on food availability. It was found that 154 forest
forest blocks in West Kalimantan, especially in the Kapuas Hulu District, and Sarawak, trees serve as food sources for Orangutans, around 47% of total tree species found in LLC.
Malaysia. Its total population is estimated to be between 3,000 and 4,500 individuals In addition, understory plants such as climbers, small trees, and various shrubs producing
(PHVA 2004, OUAP 2007, Wich et al., 2008). fruits consumed by the ape were also found in abundance in the region.
WWF-Indonesia carried out a series of surveys in BKNP starting in 2005. About 1,030 Presently, BKNP and DSNP, as well as LLC serve as the most important habitats of
(550-1,830) individuals were found to be surviving within an area of 800,000 hectares. Out Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus, yet increased forest conversions there leads to serious habitat
of these, some 700 Orangutans were concentrated in Embaloh watershed in the western reduction and fragmentation (Wilcove et al. 1986, Shafer 1990 in Wiratno et al. 2001).
sections of the BKNP. In addition, WWF-Indonesia conducted a survey in 2009 which was Impacts of the fragmentation may result in reduced migration possibilities.
focused on the lower part of LLC and the adjacent DSNP with an area coverage of 132,000
hectares. Orangutan population in this region ranged between 771 and 1,006 individuals. Failure of inclusion of protected areas and corridors in the spatial planning process and
Over half of the population was observed in the eastern portion of the park and within LLC national-level forest management policies is one of the underlying causes of thinning and
connecting both parks. fragmentation of wildlife habitats. Other impacts of these developments are conflicts between
wildlife and humans. Orangutans frequently enter home gardens of the communities next
to the forests while foraging for fruits,creating damage to local farmers.
Within the context of conservation of Orangutans and their habitats, one of the most
important strategies for the long-term conservation at landscape level is to provide
conservation corridors, like LLC (Wiratno et al. 2001).
Figure 2.38 Monitoring is an important activity Figure 2.39 While foraging Orangutans disperse
in order to collect data on population trends of seeds of many tree species
Orangutans in LLC (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia) Figure 2.40 One of the Orangutan’s preferred food tree Diospyros coriacea, forming a “fruit garden” in a
(Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia) swamp forest (Photo: Syahirsyah (Jimmy) /WWF-Indonesia)
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“Larger habitats with carrying capacities of 250
Orangutans are required for maintaining robust
demographic and genetic stability”.
An early initiative to connect both populations in the two parks took place in the forests
block of Pana’ Hill (roughly 1,050 hectares) which contains a small Orangutan habitat in
the upper parts (population density: 3.48 individuals/km2) and forest habitats in Melemba
Village in the lower parts (population density 0.79 individual/km2 )(WWF-Indonesia, 2009).
The two small Orangutan populations were isolated populations inhabiting two different
forest types, namely lowland forests (the Pana’ hill) and peatswamp forests (Meliau). Long
term monitoring of Orangutan population in these two different forest types will be answer
the idea of wildlife corridor in Labian-Leboyan River.
Preliminary simulations of several scenarios for Borneo-specific Orangutan populations

indicate that a limited habitat that can carry some 50 individuals may subsist for a some
years. However, it is unstable and prone to extinction in the longer run. Larger habitats with
carrying capacities of 250 Orangutans are required for maintaining robust demographic
and genetic stability. It is important to note that there are many small forest blocks in
Kalimantan containing only very small populations of Orangutans. These, which are
below the threshold of about 50 individuals, are highly susceptible to extinction if isolated
from other populations (PHVA, 2004). Considering the size of home ranges in relation to
different forest types occupied by Orangutans in Kapuas Hulu, it becomes apparent that
only a landscape approach will succeed in the long-term preservation of the species in West
Kalimantan. Actions for better protection of the subspecies in West Kalimantan should take
into account the following aspects and activities:
- Further studies to clarify/identify the status of all Orangutan subpopulations in

the remaining unprotected habitat blocks, in particular the corridors, are required;
- Monitoring should commence for the populations in BKNP, in particular
Embaloh watershed, as well as in Sibau watershed;
- Building of a network of parties involved in Orangutan conservation through
local community awareness and collaborating with local non-government
organizations in the province;
- Development of ecotourism projects with main focus on Orangutan observation
through collaboration with local communities;
- Collaboration with private companies exploiting unprotected forest concessions
that function as Orangutan habitats;
- Dissemination of recent information on Orangutans in Kapuas Hulu through
strategic and action plans for BKNP, DSNP and its LLC; Figure 2.41 Orang-utans are best described as “gardeners” of the forest; they play a vital role in seed
- Conducting conservation education campaigns; dispersal, especially for large seeds that are not dispersed by smaller animals
- Putting prevailing laws and regulations into force.
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3. People and Biodiversity
Human communities in Labian-Leboyan Corridor (LLC) are highly diverse, ranging from
various Dayak groups in the upper reaches of the watershed to Melayu villages near DSNP.
The use of natural resources consequently differs in many ways. Hunting is still an important
part of Dayak life. Agriculture is important, wherever flooding and soil properties permit it.
Forest plant and fish resources are essential for all of them.
Utilization of some resources is increasingly unsustainable, for example bushmeat, or certain

fish species; other resources are underutilized, and may even have potential for income
generation for local communities, like forest medicinal plants. The following compilation
describes selected aspects of relations between people in LLC and the biological diversity
that surrounds them.
Figure 3.1 Release of a Golden Arowana Schelerophages formosus into its natural habitat in Merebung Lake, Figure 3.2 Hunting time (Photo: Panda Click!/WWF-Indonesia)
Meliau (Photo: Robert Clarke)
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possibility could be the formal integration
of the “manang” in the community health
Traditional Knowledge Management center system, for example by providing
for Medicinal Plants space at the center. People then would be
Ambar Yoganingrum
able to choose between traditional and
modern treatments or possibly combine
both. A joint practice would also facilitate
Introduction knowledge in modern medicine and
contemporary health care training for
Traditional knowledge on use of plants has become an important source of information the “manang”. For example, cooperation
for developing medicinal compounds (Heinrich and Bremner 2006). Many communities with shaman as a strategy to overcome
have traditionally used locally available plant species to cure illnesses. Systems to transfer diseases like diabetes and HIV/AIDS has
knowledge from one generation to the next are important to assure that traditional knowledge successfully been conducted in African
does not get lost over time. Strategies for the development of traditional medical knowledge countries (Mbeh et al. 2010, Shuster et al.
management include inventories of useful plants, information sharing, cooperation between 2009, Peltzer, 2006, Mills et al. 2006, Somse
traditional healers and health workers, and provision of training and education on health et al. 1998). A similar strategy has been
care for traditional healers (WHO 2002, Colfer et al. 2006). successful in forging partnerships between
This chapter presents the potential forms of cooperation and provisions of a knowledge traditional midwives and the health workers
management system for traditional healers and health workers as a strategy to preserve in Indonesia (Arismawati 2010).Thus, the
knowledge on suitable local plant species in Nanga Leboyan and Melemba Villages in preservation of local medical knowledge
LLC. does not necessarily exclude modern public Figure 3.3. The “manang” shaman uses plants or other
health aspects, and vice versa. natural resources to treat diseases.
(Photo: Syahirsyah (Jimmy)/WWF-Indonesia)
Results
Identification and documentation of useful plants in the two villages is the priority in
In rural Indonesia commonly both a “manang” (shaman) as well as health workers provide order to preserve traditional knowledge. The research results on medicinal plants should
health services for people in the villages. The “manang” uses plants or other natural be openly available to researchers, traditional healers, health workers or other interested
resources to treat diseases. Some of the most commonly used plants include “Sabang” people in an appropriate format. Currently, research results cannot readily be understood
Cordyline terminalis, Rice Oryza sativa and Turmeric Curcuma domestica. and used by the “manang”. Planning of knowledge management systems should involve
the relevant government institutions, non-governmental organizations and the involved
While some people choose to visit the health workers, others prefer consulting the “manang”. “manang”. Additional inputs can be provided by ethnobotanists, information technology
In case the latter cannot heal a sick person, another “manang” from a different village (IT) specialists (to establish information systems), health workers, librarians and
might be consulted, or the patient seeks advice from health workers. The same is true if the anthropologists. Information provided has to include the ecology of plant species, their
“manang” gets sick. The “manang’s” medicinal knowledge is usually accumulated over characteristics, information about how to use and combine them, expected toxic side
generations. An exception seems to be the “manang” in Nanga Leboyan Village who claims effects and other relevant information. The information system should include a simple
that he gained the knowledge himself. Health workers in this village generally are not paper format, so it remains interactive and the “manang” can contribute information on
familiar with local traditional medicines. There is a growing trend among the communities his experience with certain medical plants. The information system needs to be managed
in LLC towards visiting community health centers (Puskesmas) rather than consulting by information centers and libraries already present in the district, which cooperate
the “manang”. From the viewpoint of public health care this might look like a positive with institutions responsible for providing health related information on the sub-district
development. However, with the “manang” loosing patients and the communities no longer level. Establishing a local plant information system in DNSP and LCC will contribute to
sticking to traditional treatments, knowledge on traditional medicinal plants and their uses documentation, research, education, and conservation of local knowledge on traditional
gradually disappear. Moreover, many useful plants in the region have not even yet been methods of healing.
documented and scientifically studied. One strategy to prevent the loss of this knowledge
will be to facilitate knowledge transfer between the “manang” and health workers. Another
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“Phytochemical screening and bioactivity tests were conducted at
the Laboratory of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Tanjungpura
State University, Pontianak”.
Phyto-pharmacological Potential of Understorey Plants
in Danau Sentarum National Park
Yanieta Arbiastutie
Introduction of plants are mostly secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, or
triterpenoids. Selection of the method to test bioactivity also plays an important role
Inventories of locally known medicinal plants in various protected forest areas in Indonesia in providing meaningful results for pharmacological applications (Cassady et al. 1980,
showed that many plants contain active components with the potential to cure a wide Colegate et al. 1993). The brine shrimp lethality bioassay method is a preliminary and
variety of illnesses. Some of these plants may be used for the development of subsistence easy to use cytotoxicity test for finding new bioactive compounds, particularly anticancer
and commercial medicines in the future (Zuhud 2008). compounds.
A number of plants of tropical forest understories are known to potentially inhibit cancer
cell growth. In modern medicine there is a recent trend to include traditional medicine and Methods
drugs from plants in cancer treatments, rather than synthetic drugs alone (Haryanto1994).
Bioactivity of plants is strongly influenced by the content of their chemical compounds Field work for this study was conducted in DSNP, in a swamp forest area in Meliau Sub-
(Cutler and Cutler 2000, Katzung et al. 1995, Siswandono 1998). Active compounds Village, Melemba Village, Batang Lupar Sub-District, Kapuas Hulu for two weeks in May
2010. Phytochemical screening and bioactivity tests were conducted at the Laboratory of
Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Tanjungpura State University, Pontianak.
For the vegetation analysis, sampling plots were established within a six hectare sample site
with a sampling intensity of 0.4%. Each sample plot had a size of two by two meters, with a
Figure 3.5 Tiger Betel Piper porphyrophyllum probably has market potential as medicinal plant because of its
high content of flavonoid compounds (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia)

total number of fifty plots. The sample plots were arranged along transects with a distance
between sample plots of ten meters. Distance between transects was 100 m. Quantitative
Figure 3.4 The climber Hoya sp. is one of the many medicinal plant species used in Meliau
parameters that were used included density, frequency, area closures, dominance, diversity
(Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia) index, among others (Indriyanto 2006).
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Women’s Involvement in Local Natural
Resources Management
Anas Nashrullah
Phytochemical testing included alkaloids, Introduction

flavonoids, saponins and sterols. The Brine
shrimp lethality bioassay method (BSLT) Women play an important role in various social, cultural, religious, health and political
was used as cytotoxic test determining the aspects of village life in LLC. This chapter explores their contribution to natural resource
lethal concentration of 50% of individuals management in the villages of Labian and Sungai Ajung within the corridor. Data were
(LC50; McLaughlin et al. 1991). gathered by conducting informal interviews and focus group discussions.
Results
Women in the two villages are involved in a number of income-generating natural resource
“Riang Bejid” Medinilla crassifolia was utilizations, in addition to their daily household chores. Despite their prominent roles in the
the medicinal understorey plant with the family, women frequently still do not have the same status as men; wives still are expected
highest density, with 5,050 individuals per to be subordinated to their husbands. Underlying causes of this are very complex and
hectare. This density may already allow mainly rooted in culture, unequal education and possibly also current legislation. Statistics
sustainable harvest. This species also had in both villages indicate that average education of women is only up to primary school
the highest frequency value with 0.08 and level. Empowerment of women is not only hampered by male perceptions, but also by
Importance Value Index of 20.625%. The lack of awareness among women themselves (The Indonesian Institute of Sciences/LIPI,
Shannon Diversity Index of the site was 2007).
1.579, indicating high species diversity
overall.
A total of 23 understorey plant species out

of 60 which were tested contained active
components with LC50 smaller than 1000
ppm and therefore should be screened
further for their properties. Even a relatively
small forest patch within DSNP holds a high
diversity of potentially valuable medicinal
plants. At least one species occurs in
densities which may allow carefully planned
sustainable harvest.
Figure 3.6 The roots and stems of Fibraurea

tinctoria have medicinal properties. The stem yields
a yellow dye (Photo: Syarif/BKNP) Figure 3.7 A woman from Malay tribe living in lower part of LLC collecting the rubber early in the morning
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Women’s Involvement in Natural Resources Management
Both men and women in the two villages are involved in natural resource utilization and
conservation. Women’s knowledge and experience in this field is a result of their daily
interaction with the surrounding environment. Women’s potential role in sustainably
managing the environment and conserve natural resources is not yet fully recognized.
They for example are the driving force in restoring exhausted soils of abandoned fields
by replanting them with fruit, rubber or timber trees. Women’s role in routine agricultural
activities can be illustrated in the mixed farming and gardens practices in two villages.
Cultivation of fields and forest gardens is mainly the task of women, and the majority
of time is allocated to these agricultural activities. Women therefore have extensive
knowledge in shifting cultivation and mixed garden management, particularly on seed
varieties, intercropping, fertilization and land management, but also in harvesting and post-
harvesting techniques, like timing of harvest, drying, milling and packaging.
Figure 3.9 Weaving baskets and mats is a daily activity for women in Meliau Village
Efforts of Women Empowerment (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia)
A longer-term goal is to develop and build a common perspective towards increasing of

Women’s empowerment should primarily be attempted by strengthening their social, women’s empowerment, self-actualization and appreciation of their significant contributions
cultural, economic or political roles in society. Aspects of their involvement and knowledge to society. One outcome could be a fairer share of benefits derived from natural resources
in local natural resource management have to be integrated in all these fields. In order to management for women (Nashrullah 2008).
achieve this, the strategic role of women in household and natural resource management
has to be appreciated both by men and women. This involves encouragement of members WWF’s women program in LLC involves the following objectives to achieve this
of the women’s organizations to express their opinions in different forums that exist in goal:
the two villages, especially in decision-making processes involving natural resources
management. - Women’s cooperative for handicraft production (beads made of forest seeds
established.
- Natural resources management group for agriculture developed, with focus
on production of organic ancient rice.
- Early childhood education management group developed.
- Strategic plan for women empowerment in the context of family welfare
education in Labian Village developed.
- Women’s role in local art and culture institutionalized.
Figure 3.8 Natural seeds and beads are
often combined in interesting handicraft
produced by women in Ukit-Ukit
Village. (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/
WWF-Indonesia)
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100% 1.5
4.1 3.3
12.4
Effects of Hunting on Avian and Mammalian 90%
18.2
11.6
Communities 80%
Peter Widmann, Hari Prayogo, Albertus Tjiu and M. Hermayani Putera

70%
60%
Introduction 50%
40% >2,000g
Hunting and trapping of birds and mammals for food, body parts or as pets has long been 201-2,000g
identified as a major threat for wildlife in Borneo (Harrison 1955), and that nowadays may 30% 21-200g
have reached proportions which leave seemingly suitable forest habitats without larger 20%
2-20g
wildlife (Nasi 2008). Most studies on hunting in tropical forests however are conducted in
10%
the Neo- or Afrotropics, and studies in insular Southeast Asia are still rare. n=242 n=215 n=137
A
We compared compositions of bird and mammal communities in DSNP and BKNP, with 0%
Danau Sentarum Betung Kerihun Leboyan River
those from LLC. Hunting pressure from the local Dayak population in this watershed is
very intense, with potentially negative impacts on the local bird and mammal communities.
100%
We predict that large size-classes of birds and mammals are disproportionately affected, 5.1 8.1
3.7
because most desirable game species are those with larger body weights. 90%
80%
37
Methods 70%
38.5
37.8
60%
We compared published and unpublished species lists of birds and mammals in DSNP and
BKNP (Jeanes 1997, Prayogo et al. 1998, WWF-Indonesia West Kalimantan Program’s 50%
18.5
25.6
data base) with results of our own surveys in LLC. Only resident lowland species were 40% 24.3 >20,000g
2,001-20,000g
included in the analysis, since the maximum altitude of the central corridor area is only 30% 201-2,000g
170 m above sea level. Adequacy of sampling effort was assessed using Estimates software 21-200g
20% 2-20g
ver.7.5 (Colwell 2005). Since sampling efforts for microchiropteran (insect-eating) bats and
murid rodents (rats and mice) were insufficient in LLC and possibly also in BKNP, these 10%
n=78 n=37 n=25
groups were excluded from the analysis. Information on bird and mammal weights from 0%
Danau Sentarum Betung Kerihun Leboyan River
B
the literature and from our own measurements were used to group the recorded species
in four weight classes for birds and five for mammals. We conducted informal interviews
Figure 3.10 Percentage of resident lowland bird (A) and lowland mammal (B) species in different weight
with hunters to preliminarily assess frequency of hunting, targeted species in the past and classes recorded from Danau Sentarum, Betung Kerihun and Leboyan River, Kapuas Hulu, West Kalimantan.
present, as well as methods, costs and benefits.
like large-bodied Phasianidae (pheasants) and Columbidae (pigeons).
Results Among lowland mammal species (exluding Microchiroptera and Muridae) 69.2% weighed
more than 200g in DSNP, 70.2% in BKNP, but only 59.2% in LLC. Mammals with body
A total of 279 resident lowland bird and 78 lowland mammal species (exclusive weights of more than 20 kg comprised 5.1, 8.1 and 3.7% of the total community DSNP,
Microchiroptera and Muridae) were recorded from the three areas. The percentage of BKNP and LLC respectively. Several large species of Artiodactyla (some deer), Primates
resident lowland bird species with body weights over 200 g in DSNP and BKNP was 22.3% and Carnivora that presently can still be found in DSNP and BKNP could not be recorded
and 14.9% respectively, whereas in LLC it was 14.0%. Only 1.5% of bird species in LLC from LLC. Almost all adult males in the Tamambaloh village communities we visited were
weighed more than two kilograms, compared to 4.1% in DSNP and 3.3% in BKNP. (part-time) hunters. Because animals were taken predominantly because of the meat, larger
Species not any more recorded from the central corridor area include popular game species game species were preferred over smaller. All respondents noted that larger animals have
become scarce over the last twenty years. Most hunters stated that because of the scarcity
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“If current levels of hunting are maintained in LLC it is unsure whether
the area can still function as a corridor for larger animals as intended
under “Heart of Borneo” initiative”.
Fisheries Management
F.X.W. Padmarsari
of larger game they had to switch to smaller species. Birds that were commonly taken Introduction
recently were small pigeons and rails, and most commonly hunted mammals were civets,
porcupines and fruit bats. This shift was still feasible, because most hunters had access Fish of economic importance are classified into marine and inland stocks. The latter covers
to cheap ammunition. Cartridges from Malaysia were readily available, though relatively rivers, lakes, swamps, and manmade ecosystems, such as ponds, reservoirs and irrigated
expensive at IDR 20,000 (ca. 1.7 Euro; Jan. 2008 exchange rate) per 8-gage. However, systems. Local stock volumes in the wild are correlated with biodiversity and utilization
used cartridges could be cheaply reloaded five times on average, which then reduced the management. Several studies show that environmental impacts such as changes in land use,
cost to ca. IDR 4,400 (0.37 Euro) per cartridge, or even less if recycled more often. forest degradation, water pollution and overfishing can cause reduction in fish biodiversity
and stock (Barus 2007, Hiddink et al. 2008). LLC has a high potential for freshwater
Conclusion fisheries. It harbors several freshwater ecosystems of various sizes, with marked differences
in stream characteristics, physico-chemical conditions and vegetation.
Our own observations and information form hunters indicated that unsustainable levels of
hunting cause the disappearance of bird and mammal species in the larger weight classes. In general, there are two types of wetlands, based on water movement. Lotic systems
Habitat destruction, fragmentation and degradation almost certainly are important threat comprise fast-flowing streams, for instance Labian-Leboyan River and several tributaries
factors as well, but many larger birds and mammals in Borneo (e.g. Orangutan) can tolerate (Ngaung Tapah and Tandung Buloh Rivers); lentic systems comprise stagnant waters, like
this to certain degrees, while others even benefit from it(most Artiodactyla; Caldecott 1988, several lakes of different sizes: Panubarian, the biggest lake in LLC, as well as Kandis,
Meijaard et al. 2005). Marindang, Masanjan, Timador, Daki and Limau Lakes. Several of these ecosystems are
highly acidic.There has been no fisheries resources management in LLC so far. Consequently,
If current levels of hunting are maintained in LLC it is unsure whether the area can still there was no data on fish diversity and production, as well as on regular fishing activities
function as a corridor for larger animals as intended under “Heart of Borneo” initiative. As available until recently. Sound fisheries management has the potential of improving fish
soon as LLC remains the only connection between the two national parks (after unprotected production, as well as helping to introduce more sustainable fishing practices in an area.
neighboring forests are logged or Sound information on fish diversity, fishery activities and habitat conditions are necessary
converted into oil palm plantations), in order to introduce effective fisheries
it may become a sink for some resources management in LLC.
populations, since especially highly
mobile and conspicuous species like Methods
Orangutan will run a high risk to be A survey was conducted with the fishing
shot in the bottleneck of the corridor. communities in Labian and Ganti Villages
within LLC. Information was generated
Approaches to for make harvests through interviews with fishermen and
of animals through hunting more analysis of total catch per site. Habitat
sustainable in LLC need to be conditions in LLC were characterized
developed. Potentials for participatory through direct measurement of several
wildlife management and restriction water parameters (temperature, water depth,
Figure 3.11 Bearded Pigs Sus barbatus are possibly the of access to cheap ammunition from visibility, pH, nitrate and phosphate). Data
only mammals with a body weight above 20 kg that still are Malaysia should be explored. collection took place on 10-24 November Figure 3.12 Woman in Semangit Village dries salt
permanent residents in Leboyan watershed 2007 and 1-6 June 2010. fish in the sun during dry season in DSNP
(Photo: Peter Widmann). (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia)
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Giant Gouramy Osphronemus goramy. These traps are installed overnight and harvested the
next day. In order to catch living Clown Loaches Chromobotia macracanthus, a valued
ornamental fish, fishermen employ special fish traps made of bamboo. Several years ago, nets
with smallest mesh size were used for this species as well, but this practice was given up due
to high mortalities.
Based on interviews with local communities, several fish species are locally extinct already,
indicating occurrence of unsustainable fishing methods in the area. Fish that were once
abundant, but now are difficult to find include Featherbacks and Clown Loaches.
Fishing takes place year-round with peak seasons from April until August and at the
beginning of the rainy season from September to October. Fish catch monitoring in June
indicates that this peak is not very pronounced. Among the economically important fish, most
are used for food (37 species), followed by ornamental fish (seven species) or both (five
species).
Most fish caught during the study in Labian-Leboyan watershed were not fully grown, based
Results Results of waters
on maximum quality analyses
size standard in LLC
lengths given in the (Tab. 3.1)(Kottelat
literature indicate that1993).
et al. several water
Mature fishbodies
arewere verythe
within rarerange
exceptofforphysico-chemical
several dominant species in lakes,tosuch
parameters as Thynnichthys
provide adequate polylepis,
conditions a for
Fish in LLC are harvested using trawl nets (36%), gill nets (30%) and hook and line (15%); representative of the carp family.
fish life, such as in Labian and Tandung Buloh Rivers, as well as Kandis, Panubarian and
Results of waters quality analyses in LLC (Tab. 3.1) indicate that several water bodies are
less common methods include locally made fish traps (“pengilar”). Selection of fishing Marindang
within the Lakes.
range ofOthers, like Ngaung
physico-chemical Tapah,toDaki
parameters andadequate
provide Limau Lakes hadfor
conditions low pH
fish levels,
life,
method usually takes into consideration the specific location and target species. “Pengilar” as such
wellasasinhigh nitrate
Labian and phosphate
and Tandung concentrations,
Buloh Rivers, makingPanubarian
as well as Kandis, them less and
suitable for fishery
Marindang
usually is used to catch species of higher economic value, like Featherback Chitala lopis and aquaculture.
Lakes. Others, like Ngaung Tapah, Daki and Limau Lakes had low pH levels, as well as high
or Giant Gouramy Osphronemus goramy. These traps are installed overnight and harvested nitrate and phosphate concentrations, making them less suitable for fishery and aquaculture.
the next day. In order to catch living Clown Loaches Chromobotia macracanthus, a valued Table 3.1. Physico-chemical parameters of selected water bodies in LLC
Table 3.1. Physico-chemical parameters of selected water bodies in LLCC
ornamental fish, fishermen employ special fish traps made of bamboo. Several years ago, Location Temperature Water Visibility pH PO43- NO3-
nets with smallest mesh size were used for this species as well, but this practice was given [ºC] depth [cm] [mg/l] [mg/l]
up due to high mortalities. Based on interviews with local communities, several fish species [cm]
are locally extinct already, indicating occurrence of unsustainable fishing methods in the Sungai Labian 27 250 59 5.65 0.099 0.108
area. Fish that were once abundant, but now are difficult to find include Featherbacks and S.Tandung 25 49 49 4.49 0.276 0.511
Buloh
Clown Loaches. Fishing takes place year-round with peak seasons from April until August S. Ngaung 25.5 205 45 2.65 3.734 0.67
and at the beginning of the rainy season from September to October. Fish catch monitoring Tapah
in June indicates that this peak is not very pronounced. Among the economically important Danau Kandis 29 160 53 5.57 0.096 0.065
fish, most are used for food (37 species), followed by ornamental fish (seven species) or D. Masanjan 29 251 - - - -
D. Panubarian 29 197 68 5.85 0.029 0.074
both (five species). Most fish caught during the study in Labian-Leboyan watershed were D. Marindang 28.5 192 72 5.38 0.811 0.045
not fully grown, based on maximum size standard lengths given in the literature (Kottelat D.Limau 28 150 49 2.84 0.511 0.276
et al. 1993). Mature fish were very rare except for several dominant species in lakes, such D. Daki 29 291 62 3.10 0.498 0.253
as Thynnichthys polylepis, a representative of the carp family.
Discussion
Discussion
Prevalence of suboptimal fish sizes are an indicator that overfishing was taking place in LLC.
Deteriorating environmental conditions, such as unregulated domestic waste disposal, nutrient
Prevalence of cultivation
run-off from suboptimal andfish sizes
illegal are an
logging indicator
may also playthat overfishing
a role was of
in the reduction taking
fish place in
populations, but this could not be conclusively demonstrated in this study. Some
LLC. Deteriorating environmental conditions, such as unregulated domestic waste disposal, species with
high economic value seem to be overfished, such as the Featherbacks and Clown Loaches.
nutrient run-off from cultivation and illegal logging may also play a role in the reduction
Some species may be candidates for aquaculture, considering their market potential and
of biology.
fish populations,
For examplebut thisFish
Tiger could not be microlepis
Datnioides conclusively demonstrated
has both potential asin thisand
food study.
as Some
species with fish.
ornamental highTheeconomic value
use for the seemtrade
aquarium to be overfished,
is increasing eachsuch
year.asIt the
can Featherbacks
be easily and
caught during
Clown Loaches. breeding season, but mature individuals are now difficult to be found. Meat of
this species is very high in protein, and vitamins A and E (Padmarsari and Setyawati 2009).
Featherback is another potential candidate for aquaculture, due to its high economic value and
Some species of
the depletion may be candidates
natural stocks. for aquaculture, considering their market potential and
biology. For example Tiger Fish Datnioides microlepis
Fisheries development in LLC in respect to aquaculture has ahas both potential
relatively as food and as
high potential.
ornamental fish. The use for the aquarium trade is increasing each year. It fish,
Panubarian and Marindang Lakes both have suitable environmental parameters for can be easily
adequate
caught natural
during food supplies
breeding season,and
butcould be restocked
mature withare
individuals appropriate, non-predatory
now difficult to be found. fish, Meat
which occurred there before. The capabilities to provide offspring artificially in sufficient
Figure 3.13 Catching fish is a communal activity during the dry season of numbers
this species is as
as well very high in protein,
the development and vitamins
of feeding A control
and disease and E techniques
(Padmarsari
are and Setyawati
(Photo: Panda Click!/WWF-Indonesia) 2009).
preconditions for establishment of aquaculture methods for selected species. Additional
studies are therefore necessary for promising fish species, particularly on breeding biology,
| 3 People and Biodiversity potential size and maximum age, growth rate, gonad maturity size and age, feeding behavior
3 People and Biodiversity |
and migration patterns.

77 Serious attention has to be paid to the control of78sedimentation in LLC, which is considered a
major threat to fisheries and aquaculture development. Several waters have undergone
“Fishing methods need to be better regulated, including the use
of standard equipment, in order to protect several species from
extinction, assuring sustainable use of fish stocks in LLC”. Potential for Monitoring Wildlife Utilization:
Three Case Studies
Peter Widmann, Hari Prayogo and Sofwan Anwari
Featherback is another potential candidate for aquaculture, due to its high economic value Introduction
and the depletion of natural stocks. Fisheries development in LLC in respect to aquaculture
has a relatively high potential. Panubarian and Marindang Lakes both have suitable Unsustainable utilization is widely regarded as one of the most important factors for the
environmental parameters for fish, adequate natural food supplies and could be restocked decline of wild species, second only to habitat destruction and fragmentation. In West
with appropriate, non-predatory fish, which occurred there before. The capabilities to Kalimantan wild plant and animal species play an important role for the subsistence of
provide offspring artificially in sufficient numbers as well as the development of feeding human populations, as well as in national and international wildlife trade (e.g. Lee and Ng
and disease control techniques are preconditions for establishment of aquaculture methods 2005, Nijman 2005). Although laws exist for the protection of species and ecosystems,
for selected species. Additional studies are therefore necessary for promising fish species, enforcement is often lacking, due to insufficient technical capacity or resources of the
particularly on breeding biology, potential size and maximum age, growth rate, gonad enforcing agencies. Awareness of the precarious status of wildlife in West Kalimantan and
maturity size and age, feeding behavior and migration patterns. knowledge on wildlife laws is still low among traders, law enforcers, decision makers
and consumers (although timber and illegal logging has recently received some public
Serious attention has to be paid to the control of sedimentation in LLC, which is considered attention).
a major threat to fisheries and aquaculture development. Several waters have undergone
marked reductions of area due to sedimentation impacts, such as Timador Lake. Fishing West Kalimantan shares a long border with Malaysia and the steep socio-economic gradient
methods need to be better regulated, including the use of standard equipment, in order to between Indonesia and Malaysia is a major driving force for trans-boundary trade and
protect several species from extinction, assuring sustainable use of fish stocks in LLC. unsustainable exploitation of biodiversity on the Indonesian side, including LLC. This
chapter assesses direct population monitoring, as well as the suitability of monitoring
methods for sustainable use schemes. We selected three species/species groups which are
utilized in LLC, but are either not protected by law, or have an allowable quota. Clown
Loaches Chromobotia macracanthus are endemic to Kalimantan and Sumatra. They are
highly valued ornamental fish in the aquarium trade (Aglionby 1995); in 2009 between six
to seven million animals were exported from West Kalimantan alone, based on information
from exporters. Unlike other freshwater aquarium fish they cannot be bred on a commercial
scale so that virtually all animals in trade are caught from the wild in Indonesia.
The Asian Softshell Turtle Amyda cartilaginea is in high demand for food, locally and
internationally, particularly in East Asian cuisine. In the late 1990s up to fifty tons annually
were sold from Kapuas Hulu to Sarawak (Walter 2000). Since then populations collapsed
in parts of DSNP, from where most animals originated. Songbirds are traditionally kept
as pets in Indonesia, particularly those with elaborate songs, or the capacity to imitate
human voice. In West Kalimantan species in very high demand are Oriental Magpie
Robin Copsychus saularis, White-rumped Shama Copsychus malabaricus and Hill Myna
Gracula religiosa. These species are regularly available in larger numbers in bird markets
in Pontianak. The most prized species was the Straw-headed Bulbul Pycnonotus zeylanicus,
which got extremely rare due to trapping and can be considered “economically extinct” in
Figure 3.14 People from Semalah Village pack salted fish in baskets
West Kalimantan.
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“Questionnaire interviews also indicate that
softshell turtles were more common in past
years than they are nowadays”.
Methods Asian Softshell Turtle: despite considerable trapping efforts, capture rates of softshell
turtles were too low to allow estimation of population densities in upper LLC, in contrast
In order to develop monitoring protocols for the selected taxa, we tested methods for to the lower watershed, where persecution is not yet intense. Questionnaire interviews also
assessment of actual animal populations, intensity of utilization and availability in indicate that softshell turtles were more common in past years than they are nowadays.
markets. However, because of the opportunistic pattern of utilization, it turned out to be difficult
to calculate catch-per-effort rates. Figures of annual quota and actual numbers taken from
Clown Loaches: a mark-recapture study using Visible Implant Elastomers (VIEs) allowed registered traders were readily available from The West Kalimantan Natural Resources
calculation of population densities of mature individuals on a stretch of 1.5 km of Labian- Conservation Agency (Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam/BKSDA). It however seems
Leboyan River. A questionnaire survey involving fisher folks produced estimates for catch- that many traders are not registered and particularly vendors in meat markets and owners
per-effort-unit for the current catch season, and less consistently for the previous four of restaurants serving bush meat did not readily share information regarding sales and
seasons. In contrast to the former method, questionnaire surveys are time-efficient enough consumption of softshell turtle meat, which makes monitoring of utilization on provincial
to cover the majority of respondents involved in catching Clown Loaches in DSNP and level difficult.
vicinity.
Figure 3.15 Juvenile Clown Loach Chromobotia macracanthus Figure 3.16 The Asian Softshell Turtle Amyda cartilaginea was formerly abundant in LLC
(Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia) (Photo: Syahirsyah (Jimmy) /WWF-Indonesia)
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Songbirds: we tested two methods to assess population densities of the three songbird with carapace widths of 30 cm and above, since smaller ones were likely to escape from
species: distance sampling using line transects and mark-recapture using mist nets and with the traps. Capture rates in upper LLC, where the species is intensively trapped, were not
a combination of colored leg bands as markers. Distance sampling worked well for the sufficient to calculate population densities.
three species in LLC, and two additional sites in the province, in Kubu Raya and Pontianak.
Mist-netting and color-banding yielded good results for Oriental Magpie Robin and White- Songbirds: among three research sites for songbirds, upper LLC held the highest population
vented Shama, but was discontinued because of the considerably larger effort necessary, densities: Oriental Magpie Robin with 60 individuals per square kilometer, White-rumped
compared to distance sampling. Shama (47 ind./km2) and Hill Myna (27 ind./km2; Tab. 3.2). This was also the site with
the lowest trapping intensity for the cage bird trade, although the latter was difficult to
quantify.
Table 3.2. Density of three songbird species (ind./km2) frequently trapped for
the songbird trade in West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Conclusions and Recommendations
We were able to identify methods which allow long term population monitoring for all three
taxa (Clown Loaches, Asian Softshell Turtles and Songbirds), either directly and/or using
Figure 3.17 The White-rumped Shama Copsychus malabaricus is one of most popular cage birds in
Indonesia (Photo: Syahirsyah (Jimmy) /WWF-Indonesia)
catch-per-effort information as substitute. At least one set of data exists for all surveyed
species. In order to establish population trends, we recommend continuing these studies
for another three years in the same study sites. After this period it should be decided, in
Direct Population Assessment: Results and Discussion what time intervals surveys should be repeated. Monitoring can be conducted by trained
field workers, for example students of Tanjungpura University. Necessary skills are taught
Clown Loaches: population densities of mature individuals in upper LLC ranged between
in the course of a newly established curriculum with focus on sustainable management of
20 to 24 individuals per kilometer of river. This appears to be a remarkable low number.
forest and wetland resources (e.g. distance sampling, mark-recapture, interview and market
The species is known to be long-living in captivity, with single individuals reaching more
surveys).
than 40 years (Sernotti and Boruchowitz 2008). This suggests that although the harvest
of large numbers of juveniles may be sustainable, this may not be the case for the adult
Aside from collecting data on population and utilization of Clown Loaches, we were also
upriver population, where adult Clown Loaches are opportunistically taken as food fish.
able to add information on the biology of the species. Reproductive adults stay upriver
Loaches are dependent on washed-out roots of trees growing at the river banks, as well as
for most of the year, while the lakes and flooded forests of DSNP serve as nursery. Only
dead wood on the river bed for cover. The species is therefore likely negatively affected by
in the latter location are loaches caught for the aquarium trade. Hence, human upriver
destruction of riparian forest as well.
populations do not directly benefit from protecting adult clown loach populations in
their area. Possibilities of inclusion of this species in upriver-downriver compensation
Asian Softshell Turtles: a preliminary figure for population density of this species in
mechanisms should be explored.
lower LLC was 26.7 individuals per kilometer of river. This number only included animals
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“Preliminary analysis indicates that most current
capture rates for Oriental Magpie Robin, White-
vented Shama and Hill Myna are almost certainly not
sustainable.”
If it is the case that, based on the preliminary monitoring results, utilization of Clown
Loaches should turn out to be sustainable, feasibility of a certification system should be
assessed. Currently, a certification scheme only exists for marine aquarium species, but not
yet for freshwater fishes. Despite considerable catching effort, data for softshell turtles were
insufficient for calculation of population densities in the upper LLC, where persecution is
most intense. Difficulty to catch the species, absence of mature individuals, in combination
with secondary information all point to a very drastic decline of the species in the research
sites.
This seems to be even more pronounced in the upriver areas which are dominated by
Dayak ethnic groups, which regularly trade and consume the species. Likewise alarming
is the recent occurrence of specialized Dayak hunting parties which enter into areas with
predominantly Melayu population and even into the protected area of DSNP itself, in order
to hunt softshell turtles. The overharvest of this species need to be addressed immediately,
for example through intensive conservation education, improved law enforcement and
development of community-based management schemes to prevent local extinction of the
species in West Kalimantan.
Preliminary analysis indicates that most current capture rates for Oriental Magpie Robin,
White-vented Shama and Hill Myna are almost certainly not sustainable. Possible scenarios
for the future could be either to introduce and enforce a quota system for these species,
or to prohibit catching from the wild altogether and substitute it with captive-breeding
schemes in combination with a system to identify origins of individual birds (Jepson et al.
2008). The three assessed groups should be integrated in a more comprehensive strategy
of species management in LLC, particularly focusing on species threatened by direct
utilization, be it mainly for subsistence needs (e.g. a variety of game and fish species), or
market economic purposes (most primates, particularly Orangutans, Clown Loaches, song
birds) or a combination of both (e.g. softshell turtles and Bearded Pigs).
Figure 3.18 The Oriental Magpie Robin Copsychus saularis is often caught for the cage bird trade, but so far
still common in LLC (Photo: Syahirsyah (Jimmy) /WWF-Indonesia)
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4. Ecological Functions and Impacts
With effects of made-made climate change becoming more apparent, there is a renewed
awareness of the importance of environmental services that should keep conditions within
a range comfortable for life on earth. Best known are regulatory mechanisms for the
carbon and water cycle; and others include erosion control, nutrient retention, provision of
food, construction material, medicine, pollination, seed dispersal and natural pest control,
education and recreation. The following chapter includes articles on selected aspects of
ecological functions and impacts as they are relevant for the wider corridor area. Future
research in this field will undoubtedly uncover many more environmental services provided
by LLC and further highlight its importance.
Figure 4.2 Preparing land for rice cultivation in Kelawik Village (Photo: Syahirsyah (Jimmy) /WWF-Indonesia)
Figure 4.1 The wild bee colonies in a giant Lalau tree Dipterocarpus sp. can produce more than one ton of Figure 4.3 Abandoned land after shifting cultivation; succession will start with bushland, and pioneer trees
honey (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia) (Photo: Anas Nasrullah/WWF-Indonesia)
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“ Most of these resources are used for subsistence, except Rice,
Honey and Pepper which are also sold and contribute to the
The Importance of Ecosystem Services for Human Well-Being in the household income”.
Landscape between Danau Sentarum and Betung Kerihun National Parks.
Elizabeth Linda Yuliani and Valentinus Heri
Introduction • Cultural services are the nonmaterial benefits people obtain from ecosystems through
spiritual enrichment, cognitive development, reflection, recreation and aesthetic
Many essential ecosystem services and much of the world’s biodiversity occur outside experiences.
Ecosystem services have strong linkages with human well-being (Millennium
protected areas in fragmented landscape mosaics (Rodrigues et al. 2004a, 2004b), and Ecosystem Assessment 2005), as described in Figure 4.1. Thus protecting ecosyste
therefore are prone to over-exploitation and land-use change. The importance of ecosystem Ecosystem services have strong linkages with human well-being (Millennium Ecosystem
is inextricably interlinked with the maintenance and improvement of human well-
services for human’s livelihoods is often overlooked – or less understood by decision makers Assessment 2005), as described in Figure 4.4. Thus protecting ecosystems is inextricably
being. This most fundamental issue needs to be well understood by land-use decisi
interlinked with the maintenance and improvement of human well-being. This most
either at community level, as well as district and national levels. Land-use decisions are
makers. issue needs to be well understood by land-use decision makers.
fundamental
largely made based on short-term economic benefits and driven by investors and markets.
Conservation on the other hand is often considered expensive and burdensome, rather
than beneficial, despite of the benefits of ecosystem services protection derived. Forested
landscapes in Kalimantan that provide significant ecosystem services are currently subject
to large-scale projects such as plantation development, mining or transmigration, with
minimum attempts to maintain services or to minimize negative environmental and social
impacts.
This article aims to provide a brief definition of ecosystem services and how they are
essential for human societies, followed by a description of some major ecosystem services
in the landscape between DSNP and BKNP. Recommendations are made on how to manage
those services for local people’s livelihoods improvement and generation of district’s
revenue.
Major Ecosystem Services in the Landscape between Danau Sentarum and Betung
Kerihun
A definition of ecosystem services based on the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (2005)

runs as follows:
• Ecosystem services are the benefits people obtain from ecosystems. These include
provisioning services, regulating services, supporting services and cultural services;
• Provisioning services are the benefits people obtain from the ecosystems, such as
food, fuel, fiber, fresh water and genetic resources;
• Regulating services are the benefits people obtain from the regulation of ecosystem
processes, including air quality maintenance, climate regulation, erosion control and Figure 4.4 Linkages between ecosystem services and human well-being (Source: Millennium Ecosystem
water regulation; Figure 4.1.
Assessment 2005)Linkages
between ecosystem services and human well-being (Source:
• Supporting services are those that are necessary for the production of all other Millennium Ecosystem Assessment 2005)
ecosystem services, such as primary production, production of oxygen, and soil This section provides a brief description of some major ecosystem services of the region,
formation; This section
following provides aofbrief
the classification description of some major ecosystem services
the MEA. of the
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“Based on the list of plant species from Giesen (2000)
and Yuliani (unpublished data), the forests have many
other indigenous fruits species and other edible plants
with market potential”.
Provisioning Services forests of protected areas. This has led to the increasing pressure and over exploitation of
some natural resources in DSNP (Heri et al. 2010).
Food and medicinal plants: Natural forests and wetlands, along with the community’s
agro-forests and mixed crops gardens in the landscape between DSNP and BKNP provide Local plant resources with market potential: The forests in the landscape between DSNP
food sources that local people highly depend on, in the forms of wild plants and animal and BKNP have high-quality indigenous fruit species and variants e.g. durian and rambutan.
food products, crops, livestock and fish. A compilation of data from Colfer et al. (2000), The durians from particular villages have small seeds and thick flesh with sweet-bitter taste,
Yuliani and Erman (2005) and Wadley and Colfer (2004) reveal that at least 89 plant taxa while some rambutan varieties produce large fruits with extremely thick flesh and small
and 114 wild animal taxa (excluding fish) are used for food by local people in and around seeds, and a sweet and crunchy pulp. Based on the list of plant species from Giesen (2000)
DSNP. The recorded 15 medicinal plant species being used are likely an underestimate. and Yuliani (unpublished data), the forests have many other indigenous fruits species and
Food collected from the forest in this area comprises mushrooms, wild honey, edible plants other edible plants with market potential. However these commodities have not yet been
such as bamboo shoots and ferns, and fruits with high nutritional value, such as Rambutan managed properly. Transport to markets is too expensive; therefore local producers highly
Nephelium lappaceum and several species of durian Durio spp. Sources of animal protein rely on collectors or middle persons, there by cutting their profit margins. If managed,
include freshwater fish and wildlife such as barking deer Muntiacus spp., Bearded Pig propagated and marketed properly, these local varieties could become a prominent product
Sus barbatus and possibly also feral pigs Sus scrofa. Community agro-forests and mixed of the district and a source of significant income for local people.
gardens are planted with crops such as Rice Oryza sativa and Sweet Potato Ipomoea
batatas, vegetables like Cucumber Cucumis sativus, Chayote Sechium edule, Long Bean Freshwater resources: As much as 80.4% of the population in Kapuas Hulu has no access
Vigna sinensis and spices like Pepper Piper nigrum. Most of these resources are used for to the government’s clean water supply (Indonesia Human Development Report 2004).
subsistence, except Rice, Honey and Pepper which are also sold and contribute to the Therefore, people rely mostly on the nearest river, springs and streams for drinking, cooking
household income. and washing. Quality and quantity of the water is determined by hydrological functions
and vegetation cover of the area. Thus, preserving the remaining forests and rehabilitating
The importance of forest for food security and maintenance of health of the local people degraded land in the corridor would help secure people’s access to freshwater.
has been highlighted by many authors (e.g. Pimentel et al. 1997, Colfer et al. 2006, Dounias
and Froment 2006, Sunderland 2011), and forest protection for food security now becomes
a major issue. Therefore protection of forest in the landscape between DSNP and BKNP is
critical to maintain food security and health of the local people.
Timber and fiber: The main sources of non-commercial timber for the people in the area
are from the remaining forests. Data compiled from Colfer et al. (2000) and Yuliani and
Erman (2005) indicate that there are at least 48 tree species used for making houses, boats,
artificial hives for wild bees and other domestic uses. People also collect fuel wood as main
source of energy. There has been increasing use of fuel wood triggered by the dramatic rise
of fossil fuel prices since about 2005.
Since 2007, there has been significant decline of forest cover in this area caused by forest
clearing for large scale oil palm plantations (Yuliani et al. 2010). Since local communities
Figure 4.5 High sedimentation indicated by yellow-brown water in LLC downstream after heavy rain,
heavily depend on forest resources, they have been tried to meet their needs from remaining Meliau village (Photo: Linda Yuliani/CIFOR)
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Community-based indigenous fruit business (case study): Indigenous fruits from this Our data of water quality in five locations
area, in particular Durian could become a significant source of alternative income for the between 2005 and 2006 in DSNP and
local people and the district. It is vital however that the fruits trees are cultivated in a mixed its buffer zone shows that turbidity, total
agro-forestry and forested landscapes to maintain plant diversity and forest cover in the dissolved solids (TDS) and total suspended
region. To increase the local economic value of the indigenous fruits simultaneously with solids (TSS) increased significantly during
forest cover protection, the district and national government needs to improve the trade and the rainy season, in particular 1-2 days
agricultural programs and policies. This should improve the indigenous fruit market and after rain in the water catchment area, and
support local farmers. Government and NGOs could also help reduce marketing costs e.g. often do not meet the Indonesian Ministry
by cutting the market chain and connecting local farmers with market and network; and of Health’s drinking water standards.
improve methods and build technical skills of the local people in propagation, harvesting,
marketing and processing indigenous fruits. Based on our observations and discussions
with local people in the five locations,
The success of the above programs to protect the remaining forest and improve the livelihoods extreme turbidity and siltation began
of the local people, will largely depend on good governance at all levels (local, regional and when the forests in the upstream of major
national), the existence of strong local institutions, the government’s long-term development water catchment were heavily logged in
objectives and the government’s understanding on the importance of ecosystem services. early 2000. The people along Leboyan
Capacity building for local people and the government is essential to provide them with River reported that heavy siltation was
knowledge and skills to develop and manage the programs successfully. also caused by land clearing and land
preparation for road construction that
Regulating Services traverses the river and tributary systems
in Manggin, one of settlements in LLC.
Water regulation (hydrological functions): Hydrological functions of the Kapuas Hulu area The people of Meliau often need to store
affect a higher number of people than the other services. BKNP at the northern tip of the water and wait for several days until soil
district is the source of three major rivers of the island, i.e. Kapuas, Rejang and Lupar particles sink to the bottom, otherwise
(Lusiana et al. 2008). The Kapuas is the longest river in Indonesia and its watershed is water consumption would cause stomach
home to over 3.2 million people and six major cities and towns in West Kalimantan. The ache. Bathing in river during the event
Lupar River flows to Sarawak (Malaysia), thus the significance of hydrological functions reportedly also caused skin rashes.
of Kapuas Hulu extends beyond the district and country boundaries.
The landscape between DSNP and BKNP is part of the Kapuas Hulu watershed. Conversion
of forest to non-forest uses in the landscape significantly affects the hydrological function
of the whole Kapuas watershed. Hydrological modelling by Lusiana et al. (2008) shows
that run-off in degraded land in Kapuas Hulu region can reach 2,951 mm, significantly
higher than in forested land (12 mm). Such large increase of run-off in an area that lacks
original vegetation cover causes erosion and siltation, and consequently floods further Figure 4.6 Overall water supply in the catchment
downstream. depends heavily on the forest conditions upstream
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“To maximize benefits for the local people and district
revenue, and minimize leakage from the local economy, the
need to put up local businesses using indigenous materials and
using local labor has to be emphasized (Cuizon 2008)”.
Kapuas Hulu district contributes 26.8% of West Kalimantan freshwater fish production, Cultural Services
with Danau Sentarum being the main source area (West Kalimantan Fishery Office 2007).
Fish reproduction and survival depends on water quality. Siltation has also affected the The area between DSNP and BKNP accommodates more than 30 long-houses in 58 Dayak
fish population inside the Danau Sentarum wetlands, where tolerant species like Giant villages, a great variety of community conserved areas of spiritual significance and for
snakehead Channa micropeltes have become more dominant, while clean-water fish resources management purposes, indigenous knowledge, cultural heritage and tradition,
diversity and abundance is declining. Yuliani et al. (2010) report that at least 104 fish and sites with potential for ecotourism. Knowledge and tradition of indigenous peoples are
species in Danau Sentarum (49.29% of total number of species) can only live or reproduce results of long-term adaptation strategies and observations, based on complex ecological
in clean water, therefore cannot survive under high turbidity conditions. Declining fish systems, and transmitted from generation to generation (Gadgil et al. 1993). Livelihood
diversity and abundance would significantly affect the fish production and the income of strategies and culture of these peoples are part of their adaptation strategies in response
the local population. to different environments. Forests managed traditionally by Dayak communities include
community protected forest and sacred land (Iban: pulau), where orangutan and other
Climate regulation: Significant changes of local and regional climate potentially affect wildlife encounters are more frequent than in other types of land uses.
human health, food production and income. Tropical forests and deep peat provide significant
carbon storage; therefore their good presentation in the corridor suggests that the area has Ecotourism: The distinct culture of local population and the wilderness of the Bornean
an important role in sequestration of greenhouse gases. Based on work by Wahyunto and rainforest can attract ecotourism activities. Visiting long-houses, staying with the local
Subagjo (2004), below ground carbon from deep peat deposits in Kapuas Hulu reaches 40.5 communities and witnessing their daily activities such as hand-weaving, watching cultural
%, or the highest in the province (Figure 7). The largest deep peat deposits within Kapuas ceremonies, enjoying orangutan natural habitat, bird watching and swimming in natural
Hulu in turn are located within the corridor, in particular in the southeast of DSNP. Forests swimming pools are appealing ecotourism activities that the government should be more
and deep peat deposits in Kapuas Hulu can contribute to climate change mitigation efforts aware of. If properly managed, ecotourism could become the district’s main source of
at a global level through carbon sequestration and storage, as well as at local and regional revenue through taxes, licenses and occupancy taxes. In Costa Rica, ecotourism is the
level, through regulating local temperature, wind, rainfall, precipitation and humidity. key to the country’s tourism industry which reaches $1 billion a year and has become the
second largest source of income after silicon chip production (Dasenbrock 2002).
Sustainable freshwater fish industry and Arowana fish farms (case study): As
mentioned above, Kapuas Hulu has a significant role in West Kalimantan’s freshwater fish To maximize benefits for the local people and district revenue, and minimize leakage from
industry. Local people’s income from inland fisheries totals IDR 34.75 billion (US$ 4.1 the local economy, the need to put up local businesses using indigenous materials and
million; 1 US$ = IDR 8,500 as per October 2011) per year (Indriatmoko 2010), while the using local labor has to be emphasized (Cuizon 2008). Local people should be the main
Arowana breeding farms in Suhaid and Selimbau Sub-Districts provide net cash incomes actors in the management and operation of ecotourism, including providing services and
of approximately IDR 70 billion to 140 billion per year (US$ 8.2 million to 16.5 million) facilities, e.g. accommodation, transport, food including raw materials, traditionally made
(Yuliani et al. 2010). These substantial fish industries with significant economic value depend materials (linen, table cloth, curtain etc.) for daily use in the accommodation, and as local
on water of sufficient quality from Kapuas River, therefore Kapuas Hulu government should guides (Cochrane pers. comm.). Collaboration across villages and households is required to
protect the forests in the landscape between DSNP and BKNP, especially along the Kapuas prevent revenue leakage. The government should provide financial aid and apply policies
watershed to maintain the water quality of the Kapuas river network. Maintaining forest that make local businesses more competitive, rather than giving the opportunities to external
cover in the area is critical to the sustainability of the fish industries, as well as the local investors.
people’s livelihoods. Converting the forests in this landscape for large scale plantations
and other non-forest uses will cause significant economic loss for the local people along Having a good understanding on the definition and principles of ecotourism is fundamental,
the Kapuas River. in order not to confuse it with mass tourism or nature-based tourism. Ecotourism can be
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defined as “… responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and
improves the well-being of local people.”
“Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This

means that those who implement and participate in ecotourism activities should follow the
following ecotourism principles:
• Minimize impact;
• Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect;
• Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts;
• Provide direct financial benefits for conservation;
• Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people; and
Figure 4.7 Planting local tree species is an important activity in order to restore riparian forest along Labian-
• Raise sensitivity to host countries’ political, environmental, and social climate.” Leboyan (Photo: Yoyon)
(Source: http://www.ecotourism.org).
of the risks and benefits, and mechanisms of the payment in order to provide a long-term
Reward mechanisms: There are various forms of ecosystem services that have been and equitable benefit for the local communities. Wunder (2005) defines PES as a voluntary
well maintained or protected by the local people in this area, e.g., community protected transaction where a well-defined environmental service (or a land-use likely to secure that
forests in Ngaung Keruh, Sungai Sedik, Pelaik and Meliau. Local people who have been service) is being ‘bought’ under the condition that the service is actually provided. Based on
maintaining their forests should be properly acknowledged and rewarded, for examples this definition where the transaction should be voluntary, PES mechanisms should involve
through conservation award schemes, environmental audit/certification and formal negotiation and free prior informed consent of the involved stakeholders, especially local
recognition of community protected forests. The conservation awards should be aimed to people who live in the area that provides the environmental service. In addition, where land
build social capital for long-term benefits, as well as self-organized capacity. Examples tenure is unclear, defining who is the provider of the service (subsequently who has the
of such conservation awards for local people can include learning opportunities, job/ rights to get the payment) is complicated and could lead to conflict. Therefore, in order to
livelihoods support and health facilities (see Prasetyo 2008 for details). reach the intended objectives, there are a series of prerequisites, which are among others:
• Strong local institutions, with good governance, good leadership and negotiation
Local and district governments that can prove their commitment and consistency in capacity;
conservation should receive national and international attention and be rewarded. If the • Deep understanding of the involved stakeholders on the risks and benefits;
forested landscape between DSNP and BKNP is maintained, conservation awards for the • Clear, transparent and accountable mechanisms to ensure long-term and equitable
government should also be in place. In addition to the reward mechanisms described above, benefits for local people, especially those whose land provides the environmental
there are two other forms of reward mechanisms currently being explored in Kapuas Hulu service.
district by many institutions i.e. Payments for Environmental Services (PES) and Reducing
Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD). As the landscape between Lusiana et al. (2008) conducted and reported a detail study on the possibility of developing
DSNP and BKNP has important hydrological and carbon-storage functions that can affect PES in Kapuas Hulu district including methods and mechanisms. For more details on PES
the lives of people within the landscape and beyond the provincial and country boundary, and REDD, the following literature could provide some useful overviews: Wunder (2005),
Kapuas Hulu district government could explore the possibility of setting up a PES scheme Angelsen (2008), Angelsen et al. (2009), CIFOR (2009), Luttrell et al. (2011), Madeira et
(see Lusiana et al. 2008 for details about PES in Kapuas Hulu) and/or explore the REDD+ al. (2010), Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur
scheme as another potential reward mechanisms. Yet both require a careful examination Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) (2011).
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Climate Change Impacts on People
in Labian-Leboyan Corridor
Heru Santoso
Introduction time meteorological anomaly can have effects on food stock over two years and can increase
poverty. If high water levels persist over extended periods of time, villagers are forced to
Climate change is a global phenomenon resulting from accelerated overall warming, with open new land for planting on the hill sides. Farmers potentially have alternative sources of
impacts that locally vary. It can affect people directly, for example in the form of heat income such as handicrafts and animal rising, but these are not yet well developed. Rubber
stroke or dehydration. However, many of the impacts to the people are indirect, such as was introduced with support of NGOs and local government as additional cash generation
natural resources degradation like soil erosion due to increase of rain intensity or lowland for the villagers. However, rubber tapping is also weather dependent and cannot be done
inundation due to sea level rise. The impacts can also be through meteorological hazards during long rainy conditions.
as results of climate variations and meteorological extremes such as floods, droughts,
landslides, wild fires or crop failure. These hazards are becoming more imminent because Climate Change Effects in LLC
climate variation has amplified and has become more difficult to predict.
The climate of the corridor region is typically moist tropical. Its annual precipitation ranges
Local Dependence on a Predictable Climate from 2,800 to 5,500 mm with an average around 4,200 mm (WWF-Indonesia, 1999), and
until recently did not show significant changes over 100 years (Berlage Jr. 1949 cited from
This paper addresses the impacts of climate change to people living in LLC from the WWF-Indonesia 1999, Firdaus 2010, Darea 2010). Monthly precipitation distribution
perspective of changes in ecological functions as a result of climate change. People living shows a V-shape monsoonal pattern, even though nearly all months are wet (more than 100
in the corridor are highly dependent on a predictable climate. Their main livelihood is mm/month). El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) affects inter-annual climate variability
farming. People living by the river usually additionally practice fishing. They normally and brings long droughts in Indonesia.
grow a local slow-growing rice variety during the Danau Sentarum low water level which
coincides with the dry season in most parts of Indonesia. Growing paddy is an important
aspect of life in LLC, and rice is mainly used for subsistence for villages close to the
river, whereas communities in higher areas also derive cash income from farming. Fishing
is a major livelihood activity in the lower LLC, also both for subsistence and income
generation. In normal conditions these activities can support the livelihood of villagers.
Other crops, such as local fruit trees, taro, sweet potato, sugar cane and corn are grown for
own consumptions or as animal fodder.
Irregular weather events are a threat to these farmers who are generally poor. Villagers
cannot prepare the land for farming when there is too much rain. Planting in these cases
needs to be delayed and the periods from planting to harvesting are shortened, which is
particularly a problem for the slow-growing varieties. On the other hand, it was observed
that faster growing paddy varieties are more sensitive to pest attacks. Particularly insect
pests are known to attack this paddy variety in storage. Seeds are more sensitive to pests
that attack during germination.
Failure in planting and harvesting could cause significant financial losses, particularly given
the high initial expenses for land preparation, fertilizers and pesticides. Therefore, a one- Figure 4.8 Exposed bed of Kapuas River during dry season (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia)
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“The integrity of the upstream ecosystem needs to be protected
to ensure maximum function of the ecosystem, and therefore
enable it to buffer climate anomalies or extremes”.
Extreme large vegetation fires in Indonesia correlate with intense drought (Murdiyarso
and Adiningsih 2006, Adiningsih et al. 2008). Massive wildfires in DSNP occurred during
the El Niño event in 1997-1998 and have caused great damages to trees in the area. The
opposite phenomenon, La Niña, brings higher amount of precipitation than normal. This
high precipitation creates problems in the corridor area in the forms of flood or prolonged
high water levels and resulting crop failure.
A recent study by WWF-Indonesia showed that air temperature of the corridor area might
increase by 4°C until 2050, and 5.5°C until 2100. The annual precipitation might decrease,
even though monthly precipitations showed variations of increase and decrease relative to
the respective weather data in year 2000 (Firdaus 2010). A study in nearby East Kalimantan
by Santoso and Herawati (2010) also showed a similar trend of a decreasing annual
precipitation with climate change by up to 12% by the end of the 21st century relative to
the baseline period 1960-1990. The precipitation differences between average wet months
and average dry months would increase by 200 mm or more than 50%. Their study also
showed that the number of days with extreme droughts would increase significantly from
Figure 4.9 Danau Luar is the biggest lake in the Sentarum complex and regularly falls dry in drought years
14 days/year to between 43 and 55 days/year as indicated by Keetch-Byram Drought Index (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia)
projection.
of climate change to inhabitants of LLC in the future will depend on the adaptive capacity
of the villagers, particularly in respect to vulnerability of livelihoods to extreme weather
More studies are necessary to understand the characteristics and effects of future extreme
events. These impacts could be reduced through increasing adaptive capacities, namely
meteorological events in this area caused by climate change. Global warming could be
through development of alternative livelihoods or income sources that are less weather-
responsible in accentuating the mechanism of the extreme events (Mimura et al. 2007). The
dependent. Finding alternative livelihood or other sources of income for the villagers in the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has recognized that extreme events
corridor area and community empowerment in general are indirect means to help villagers
in the Asian region have increased in intensity and frequency (Lal et al. 2001). Extreme
to have additional cash to buy food to reduce the risk of hunger.
wet years like in 2010 and dry years like in 1997 are likely to occur more frequently in the
future.
The integrity of the upstream ecosystem needs to be protected to ensure maximum function
of the ecosystem, and therefore enable it to buffer climate anomalies or extremes. In
Climate Change Impacts and Vulnerability
general, good quality forests have a better capacity to absorb stresses and therefore are
more resilient to climate change (Seppala et al. 2009). The government has an important
Climate change, including changes in climate variability, is likely to affect ecosystems
role to stimulate community empowerment, including alternative livelihood, and to ensure
and their services, for example the flowering time of some plants (Fischlin et al. 2009),
the integrity of the environment through spatial plans and regulations on land management
decreased water availability, due to higher evaporation, and higher soil erosion due to
and practices that reduce stresses to the ecosystem. Civil society groups could take part
higher rain intensity (Firdaus 2010, Santoso and Herawati 2010), and higher risk of wildfire
in the community empowerment through technical supervisions, as well as skill and
occurrences as indicated by longer and more intense droughts. Changes in the availability of
entrepreneurship development. Good coordination among players of different levels and
ecosystem services could adversely affect the people whose livelihoods dependent on these
sectors in helping the vulnerable villagers is essential.
ecosystem services. As discussed above, potential impacts of climate change on people in
this corridor could be in the form of reduced food security and increased poverty. The impact
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Biomass and Carbon Stocks Assessment
and Forest Rehabilitation in Labian-Leboyan Corridor
Rudi Zapariza, Istomo, Arif Budiman and Amri Yahya
Introduction are selected according to land cover types and tree characteristics. The trees are planted at
intervals of 5 m, resulting in 400 trees per ha. Until a canopy is formed, local people can
WWF as a global conservation organization is involved in the response to worldwide use spaces in between all the trees for growing crops. The climax trees, ’Tengkawang’ and
environmental issues, including climate change mitigation and adaptation activities. One of ’Nyatoh’, are interplanted in medium or open-canopy forest areas, as they cannot grow in
the efforts of WWF-Indonesia is the rehabilitation of forest ecosystems in West Kalimantan open lands (grasslands, shrubs, etc.) while Rubber, ‘Durian’ and ’Cempedak’ are planted
on more than 1,000 ha in Lanjak Protected Forest, BatangLupar Sub-District, Kapuas Hulu. on open lands.
The location has been strategically chosen because the rehabilitation of currently degraded
land will not only sequester carbon but also connect two national parks (DSNP and BKNP) Satellite images are used to identify land use types classified (after geometric corrections
through a Labian-Leboyan Corridor. and enhancements) according to pre-defined land cover class types to produce a land cover
map. Validation of images is based on field data.
Methods Biomass and carbon stock have been calculated based on secondary data. Different
estimations of biomass in forest and land cover areas are applied to find the total biomass
Mixed plantations will be developed in four planting stages over four years (2010-2014). in the study area. The biomass estimation of the landscape is achieved in four steps:
Quantitative data is gathered to find out the amount of carbon sequestration from this
project. To achieve this, conditions of the areas are characterized, including the general 1. Identification of forest and land-cover types in the project location through spatial
trend or the dynamics of carbon stocks in the future without intervention (business as usual/ analysis;
BAU). Therefore, a baseline assessment is needed to provide information as a starting point 2. Biomass estimation of each type of land-cover based on biomass
for the project as well as for monitoring. In addition relevant demographic data, social value data found in literature;
economic and livelihoods profiles, biophysical data, and information on potential obstacles 3. Calculation of total biomass in study area by multiplying
and challenges will be gathered. The assessment will give a projection of the trends in (extrapolation) biomass/ha value and the area of each land cover
land cover use led by this project and, thus, carbon sequestration can be estimated. This type;
information will also help to inform governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to 4. Calculation of carbon stock in each land cover type by multiplying
develop and implement local Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation total biomass and carbon in biomass (50%).
(REDD) pilot activities elsewhere.
The Lanjak Protected Forest landscape comprises different types of land cover, namely:
(1) dense forest; (2) logged medium dense forest; (3) open, logged, burnt forest; (4) tall
shrubs; (5) underbrush; (6) shifting cultivation; (7) grasslands; and (8) fallow or abandoned
agricultural land. Planting patterns and tree species to be planted are chosen according
to land cover conditions. Priority is given to multipurpose trees, producing non-woody
forest products such as fruits (e.g. ‘Tengkawang’ Shorea spp., ‘Durian’ Durio zibethinus
and ‘Cempedak’ Artocarpus sp.), ‘Nyatoh’ Palaquium gutta and ‘Rubber” Hevea
brasiliensis).
The selection of such useful trees is meant to encourage participation in the tree planting and
in the subsequent maintenance of the planting plots. Planting patterns and tree combinations Figure 4.10 Monitoring and evaluation visit to the ironwood nursery of the LLC restoration project
(Photo: Dedy Wahyudi/WWF-Indonesia)
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estimations of biomass in forest and land cover areas are applied to find the total
biomass in the study area. The biomass estimation of the landscape is achieved in four
steps:
1. Identification of forest and land-cover types in the project location through

spatial analysis;
2. Biomass estimation of each type of land-cover based on biomass value data
found in literature;
3. Calculation of total biomass in study area by multiplying (extrapolation)
biomass/ha value and the area of each land cover type;
4. Calculation of carbon stock in each land cover type by multiplying total biomass
and carbon in biomass (50%).
Results The area contains about 36,872.9 tons of biomass, with a carbon stock (about 50% of the
Results biomass) of 18,436.4 tons. Biomass and carbon stock for each land cover type can be seen
Literature research yielded information on biomass for different land cover types found in in Table 4.2.
Literature research yielded information onbiomass fordifferent land covertypesfound
the
in forest landscape
the forest (Table
landscape 4.1).4.1).
(Table Tabel 4.2 Biomass and carbon stock estimation of each land cover type in
the rehabilitation area
Tabel
Table 4.1
4.1.Biomass
Biomassvalues
valuesfor
fordifferent
differentland
landcover
covertypes
types Block No Land cover type
Area Biomass Carbon
(ha) (ton) (ton)
Dry lowland forest medium
Biomass 1
open canopy
2.53 667.4 333.7
No Land cover type Source
(ton/ha) 2 Forest regrowth (Belukar) 53.24 1,970.0 985.0
1 Dry lowland forest - medium open 264 Brown (1997) 1a 3 Mixed agriculture 13.25 675.6 337.8
canopy 4 Mixed garden 30.05 1,682.8 841.4
2 Dry lowland forest - very open 73 Prakoso (2006) Shrubs
5 85.97 2,579.1 1,289.6
canopy (Semak/BelukarMuda)
Total 185.04 7,574.9 3,787.5
3 Peat swamp forest medium open 234 Uryu et al. (2008) 1 Cleared 0.67 - -
canopy Dry lowland forest medium
4 Forest regrowth 37 Michel et al. (2005) 2 2.13 561.1 280.6
open canopy
5 Swampy forest regrowth 37 Michel et al. (2005) in 3 Forest regrowth (Belukar) 39.70 1,468.7 734.4
Uryu (2008) 4 Mixed agriculture 35.98 1,834.9 917.5
1b
5 Mixed garden 24.28 1,359.6 679.8
6 Shrubs 30 Prasetyoet al. (2000)
Shrubs
7 Mixed garden 56 Prasetyoet al. (2000) 6 94.99 2,849.8 1,424.9
(Semak/BelukarMuda)
8 Mixed agriculture 51 Michel et al. (2005) 7 Forest regrowth (Belukar) 0.24 8.9 4.5
9 Grassland 12 Prasetyoet al. (2000) 8 Mixed agriculture 0.24 12.3 6.1
Total 198.22 8,095.3 4,047.8
1 Mixed agriculture 37.05 1,889.8 944.9
2a Shrubs
2 173.75 5,212.4 2,606.2
(Semak/BelukarMuda)
The area contains about 36,872.9 tons of biomass, with a carbon stock (about 50% of Total 210.80 7,102.20 3,551.1
the biomass) of 18,436.4 tons.Biomass and carbon stock for each land cover type can 1 Forest regrowth (Belukar) 26.20 969.3 484.7
be seen in Table 4.2. 2 Mixed agriculture 30.94 1,577.8 788.9
2b Peat swamp forest medium
3 0.09 20.1 10.0
open canopy
Table 4.2. Biomass and carbon stock estimation of each land cover type in the
Shrubs
rehabilitation area 4
(Semak/BelukarMuda)
177.65 5,329.6 2,664.8
Total 234.88 7,896.8 3,948.4
1 Forest Re-growth (Belukar) 74.97 2,774.1 1,387.0
2 Mixed agriculture 25.97 1,324.6 662.3
2c
Shrubs
3 70.16 2,104.9 1,052.5
(Semak/BelukarMuda)
Figure 4.11 Ironwood Eusideroxylon zwagerii nursery managed by local people in LLC Total 171.1 6,203.6 3,101.8
(Photo: Yuliantini/WWF-Indonesia) Grand Total 1,000.05 36,872.9 18,436.4

Carbon sequestration scenariowith planting: about400,000 seedlings are needed
for 1,000 ha(planted at intervals of 5 m or 400 trees/ha). At an 80% survival rate, the
105 number of trees would be320,015, while at106 60% there would be 240,011 trees. The
planting scenarios include four stages of planting, with each comprising 250 ha per
“Since the study location was a shifting cultivation area,
every year parts of the area was periodically cleared using the
slash and burn technique”.
Carbon sequestration scenario with planting: about 400,000 seedlings are needed for 1,000 Conclusion
ha (planted at intervals of 5 m or 400 trees/ha). At an 80% survival rate, the number of
trees would be 320,015, while at 60% there would be 240,011 trees. The planting scenarios 1. Vegetation types of the study site in Lanjak Protection Forest included in the planting
include four stages of planting, with each comprising 250 ha per year. Tree composition project comprising 1,000 ha were dry lowland forest - medium open canopy, dry
will be 30% hardwood, 40% fruit and 30% rubber trees. The expected biomass and carbon lowland forest - very open canopy, forest regrowth, shrubs, mixed agriculture, mixed
for each of the planting phase is given in Table 4.3 for survival rates of 100%, 80% and gardens and grasslands. Based on satellite imagery of 1990 – 2000 – 2009, the area
60%. is dominated by shrub and regrowth, indicating that most of it is utilized for shifting
cultivation.
Tabel 4.34.3.
Table Expected
Expectedbiomass
biomassand
andcarbon
carbon for
for different survival
survivalrates
rates(100,
(100,80,
80,60%)
60%)
2. Biomass and carbon in this study location ha under present coverage conditions,
Project Biomass (ton) Carbon (ton) before planting, was 36,872 tons and 18,436 tons respectively. The trend of carbon
duration 100% 80% 60% 100% 80% 60% release during ten years was almost stable at about 288 tons/year.
th
Year 5 4,210 3,368 2,526 2,105 1,684 1,263
3. Group of tree species being planted include hardwood species, rubber and fruit trees.
Year 10th 12,879 10,304 7,728 6,440 5,152 3,864 The hardwood species include ’Tengkawang’ Shorea spp., ‘Nyatoh’ Palaquium
Year 5th 46,493 37,194 27,896 23,246 18,597 13,948 gutta, and Balau Hopea spp.which comprise 30% of the species used, Rubber Hevea
brasisliensis for community livelihood,with 30%. Other species, namely fruit trees,
Year 30th 326,542 261,234 195,925 163,271 130,617 97,963
have the potential to supply food for both orangutan and community and include
‘Durian’ Durio zibethinus, ‘Cempedak’ Artocarpus sp., and Rambutan Nephelium
Since the study location was a shifting cultivation area, every year parts of the area lappaceum (40% of the trees).
was
Since theperiodically cleared
study location wasusing the slashcultivation
a shifting and burn technique. Therefore,
area, every if there
year parts of theis area
no was
planting intervention, it is estimated that land cover type in the area will remain
periodically cleared using the slash and burn technique. Therefore, if there is no planting in an
4. In a scenario with four planting phases and survival rates of 100%, 80% and 60%
early stage of succession with low biomass and carbon content.
intervention, it is estimated that land cover type in the area will remain in an early stage of respectively, after 30 years biomass will be 326,542; 261,233; and195,925 tons
succession
Leakagewith low emission)
(carbon biomass and carbon content.
assumption during the activity principally includes effects respectively in the restored area. Assuming the carbon content of biomass is 50%,
from forest fires, logging and from decomposition. Carbon leakage from forest fires in 30 years the carbon sequestration of all plants at 100%, 80% and 60% will be
Leakage
can be(carbon
measuredemission) assumption
by the forest during the
fire area, biomass andactivity principally
carbon loss per year, includes
while the effects 163,271; 130,616; and 97,962 tons respectively, indicating that the project has a high
from forest fires, logging and from decomposition. Carbon leakage from forest in
rate of logging is calculated from the number of trees removed by this activity a can be
fires potential for carbon sequestration.
year. Leakage of biomass and carbon in this planting project due to forest fire and
measured by the forest fire area, biomass and carbon loss per year, while the rate of logging
logging hasfrom
is calculated beenthe
included
numberin the estimates
of trees of plant
removed bygrowth percentageswithin
this activity in a year. theLeakage of
different scenarios.
biomass and carbon in this planting project due to forest fire and logging has been included
in the estimates of plant growth percentages within the different scenarios.
Conclusion
1. Vegetation types of the study site in Lanjak Protection Forestincluded in the

planting project comprising 1,000 ha were dry lowland forest - medium open
canopy, dry lowland forest - very open canopy, forest regrowth, shrubs, mixed
agriculture, mixed gardens and grasslands. Based on satellite imagery of 1990 –
2000 – 2009, the area is dominated by shrub and regrowth, indicating that most
of it is utilized for shifting cultivation.
2. Functions
| 4 Ecological Biomass and carbon in this study location ha under present coverage conditions,
and Impacts 4 Ecological Functions and Impacts |
before planting, was 36,872tons and 18,436 tons respectively. The trend of
carbon release during ten years was almost 107 stable at about 288 tons/year. 108
3. Group of tree species being planted include hardwood species, rubber and fruit
Pollination Biology of Orchids of the Genus Bulbophyllum
in Labian-Leboyan Corridor
Radian and FX.Widadi Padmarsari
Introduction Methods
Bulbophyllum is the biggest genus of Orchidaceae, estimated to include 2,400 species The research was conducted in LLC and field observations were carried out from May until
(Vermeulen 1991). Interest in these plants is high because of their uniqueness and beauty, early October 2009. We observed phenology (including flower production and time of
causing increasing demand for horticulture. To avoid unsustainable harvest from the wild, flowering), flower characteristics, pollinators and pollination mechanisms of four members
ex-situ preservation through cultivation and breeding needs to be developed. In order to of Bulbophyllum spp.
do that, basic information on reproductive biology, particularly pollination mechanisms,
is required. Understanding of these mechanisms is also important for the development of Results
hybridization techniques (Azevedo 2007).
From eleven species of Bulbophyllum spp. in LLC, only four species were flowering during
Research on pollination mechanisms in orchid genera, such as Dendrobium, Coelogyne our research, namely B. lilachinum, B. lasianthum, B. macranthum and B. pahudii. B.
and Phalaenopsis has resulted in selection of properties desirable for ornamental plants. macranthum and B. lilachinum had the same flowering season, during early summer in the
However, pollination mechanisms of Bulbophyllum were not known until recently. dry season (May-June). Flowering in B. macranthum was five days, while inflorescences
only lasted three days in B.lilachinum. B. pahudii and B. lasianthum were flowering at
Surveys in LLC yielded the presence of eleven species of this genus, namely Bulbophyllum the end of dry season or early rainy season (August-September). The flowering time of B.
beccarii, B. cirlihanensis, B. epicrianthes, B. lilacinum, B. macranthum, B. purpurescens, pahudii is longer (8-10 days) than that of B. Lasianthum (5 days).
B. pahudii, B.obtusipetalum, B. uniflorum, B. lasianthum, and B. sp.1.
Members of the order Diptera are pollinating Bulbophyllum, with distinct differences
The objective of this paper is to clarify the pollination biology of Bulbopyllum spp. in LLC. among the observed orchid species. Pollinators of B. macracanthum were species of the
It is hoped that this information could be used as basis for the development of artificial family Tephritidae, including Bractocera albistrigata. Milichiidae pollinate B. lilachinum,
hybridization techniques for this orchid genus. Syrphidae pollinate B. lasianthum, and flowers of B. pahudii are visited by members of
both of these families.Visiting time of pollinators on Bulbophyllum was in the morning
from 7.30 until around 12.30 except for B. pahudii, which continued to attract pollinators
until afternoon around 17.00 o’clock.
Discussion
Our observation that all four monitored species Bulbophyllum in LLC are pollinated by
Diptera is in line with Dressler (1981), who also states that Bulbophyllum is a miophyllus
orchid genus that produces smell attractive to these pollinators. According to Christensen
(1994) Diptera of the families Calliphoridae, Lonchaeidae, Milichiidae and Tephridae act
as pollinators of orchids. Our research indicates that additionally Syrphidae play a role as
pollinators for Bulophyllum.
Each monitored Bulbophyllum species was visited by a restricted set of insects that do not
Figure 4.12 Hymenopterans (bees and wasps) are important pollinators of orchids necessarily visit other members of the genus. Exclusivity of pollinators is probably caused
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“Natural hybridization in Bulbophyllum is avoided
by differential timing of flowering, varying flower
characteristics, and pollinator specificity”.
by specific chemical compounds produced by the orchids, working as species-specific

attractors. Orchids of the genus Bulbophyllum do not produce nectar to attract insects.
According to Tan and Nishida (2001), there are several volatile chemical compounds
produced by Bulbophyllum, namely metal eugenols, raspberry ketones and zingerome.
These compounds are functional, or precursor of pheromones in Bractocera flies.
Pollination in Bulbophyllum is not only affected by attractor compounds produced, but also
flower morphology. Particularly the labellum of Bulbophyllum plays a role in assuring
species-specific pollination (Vermeulen 1991,Chan et. al. 1994). This organ attracts insect
and facilitates pollination during the visit. Three types can be distinguished: straight labellae
with high attractant production, such with low attractant production and smooth lateral
sepal surface, and hanging labellae with high attractant production.
Natural hybridization in Bulbophyllum is avoided by differential timing of flowering,

varying flower characteristics, and pollinator specificity. In LLC, hybridization is only
possible between B. lasianthum and B. pahudii due to overlapping flowering seasons and
similar sets of pollinators. Even though having a similar flowering period, hybridization
between B. lilachinnum and B. macranthum is unlikely because of different pollinator
assemblages.
Figure 4.14 Bulbophyllum acuminatum, flowers may appears in red, orange and yellow with brownish
Figure 4.13 Flower of a Bulbophyllum sp. which is commonly found along forests on river banks gradient tone; members of the order Diptera are pollinating Bulbophyllum with distinct differences among the
(Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia) monitored orchid species. (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia)
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5. Conservation and Livelihood Interventions
The Labian/Leboyan Corridor is an essential component of two higher level initiatives: the
Conservation District Declaration of Kapuas Hulu at district level and the Heart of Borneo
Initiative at international level. At the core of both initiatives is development that takes into
account the framework of local ecological conditions.
The following articles deal with aspects of conservation and livelihood interventions,
particularly forest restoration, conservation education, ecotourism, and agroforestry, and
the effects of these changing patterns on local communities. The last article explores the
legal frame conditions for the establishment of the corridor under Indonesian law.
Figure 5.1 “Ancient rice” - red rice from Tumbali, Labian village is one of the important programme
Figure 5.2 Dayak woman winnowing rice (Photo: Marc Ancrenaz/HUTAN-KOCP)
intervention to support the livelihood and conservation in Labian-Leboyan Corridor
(Photo: Syahirsyah (Jimmy)/WWF-Indonesia)
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Corridor Restoration
Rudi Zapariza and Markus Lasah
The two main approaches to manage climate change are adaptation and mitigation.
Adaptation emphasizes adjustment, including patterns of livelihood or resilience of
ecosystems. Mitigation includes efforts to keep climate change in a range that will not lead
to major disruptions of the energy balance of Earth and includes measures such as forest
protection and restoration, reduction of fossil energy generated, or emission trading.
Landscape restoration is a tool that combines these two approaches, at least at a local level.
In Labian-Leboyan Corridor (LLC) between Danau Sentarum National Park (DSNP) and
Betung Kerihun National Park (BKNP), it is an essential method to re-connect fragmented
forest areas and to contribute to overall corridor functions. In general, landscape
restoration is defined as “a planned process that aims to regain ecological integrity and
enhance human well-being in deforested and degraded landscapes” (Dudley et al. 2005).
Ecological integrity comprises the full range of native species and supporting processes of
an ecosystem as characteristic of the geographic location, while human well-being includes
aspects of economics, peace, health, stability and good governance.
Preceding the implementation of the restoration program, suitable open areas to be planted
were identified through a Geographic Information System (GIS) study. Following the
analysis ground-truthing took place in the target locations, and land ownership in the
community had to be clarified. Agreements with the land owners were sought to initiate the
restoration process. Phases of restoration program which were carried out together with the
community included:
1. Site identification
2. Negotiations with community Figure 5.3 Rubber Hevea brasiliensis is one of the important plantation species in LLC
3. Formation of groups involved in restoration (Photo: Syahirsyah (Jimmy)/WWF-Indonesia)
4. Formulation of restoration work plan Flat areas of this forest category could be planted with trees that have direct economic
5. Implementation value, such as rubber or agarwood, interspersed with other crops adapted to agroforestry
conditions.
Selection of tree species to be planted in the corridor took into account conservation and
economical needs. Other considerations in the selection of plant species was based on the Restoration projects always included a capacity building component for involved
legal status of the area, such as areas for non-forest use (APL), production forest (HP) and communities, in order to enable them to manage the restoration sites later on. This was
protection forest (HL). |For instance, in protection forest areas with rather steep contours, achieved through knowledge sharing within the community, government agencies, as
focus was on use of species with high soil and water retention capabilities, interspersed with well as other institutions and included nursery and group management, or development
local fruit crops and Orangutan fruit tree species. In this kind of forest, timber extraction of activity plans. Transfer of knowledge between communities was facilitated as well, in
is not allowed, whereas in production forest areas Community Plantation Forest (HTR) is cases where groups already had advanced technical expertise and were able to share this
one of the options, which can be reflected in the choice of tree species used for restoration. with other groups.
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Orangutan Education and Awareness Campaign
Lia Syafitri
Activities and strategy

Indonesia is known as a hotspot of biodiversity (megadiversity), regarding both flora and
fauna. The World Conservation Institute states that more than 16% of the world’s flora and Between 2008 and 2011, WWF-Indonesia West Kalimantan Program conducted six
fauna species are found in Indonesia. Certain species can serve as flagship species for their ‘Orangutan Conservation Campaigns’. The target locations were villages in protected
habitats and promote conservation. A flagship species of West Kalimantan is the Orangutan areas and their surroundings, such as national parks and other conservation areas serving
Pongo pygmaeus pygmaeus. However, populations are decreasing rapidly in the province, as Orangutan habitat in LLC. The target groups were pupils of elementary and secondary
and their habitats are more and more under threat. Efforts to protect the Orangutan are schools, as well as the wider community.
undertaken to halt the decline of the remaining populations, as well as the rate at which
forested lands are decreasing. Locations in which the Orangutan Conservation Campaign was carried out include:
One approach used to spread knowledge and understanding of wildlife conservation, 1. Ukit-Ukit Sub Village, Labian Village, Batang Lupar Sub District (2008)
particularly for said species, is through the ‘Orangutan Conservation Campaign’, which 2. Nanga Leboyan Village, Selimbau Sub District (2008)
is carried out in LLC. The campaign uses educational methods in an interactive way. It 3. Sungai Sedik Sub Village, Sungai Abau Village, Batang Lupar Sub District (2009)
involves the wider community of forest-dependent people living in the corridor area, which 4. Meliau Sub Village, Melemba Village, Batang Lupar Sub District (2010)
is an Orangutan important habitat itself, but also connects to Orangutan populations in 5. Senunuk Village (Keladan, Kapar, and Guntul Sub Village), Batang Lupar Sub
Betung Kerihun and Danau Sentarum National Parks. District (2011)
6. Setulang Village (Libung and Sumpak: Sumpak Layang and Sumpak Setulang – Sub
Village), Batang Lupar Sub District (2011)
The time allocated for each campaign was three days and two nights, during which the
participants, along with a local committee (teachers, villagers) and the WWF crew spent
time together in the field. The main strategy was to build environmental awareness and
understanding of the sustainable use of forest and other natural resources from an early
age. The campaign served as a tool to build a more complex understanding among local
communities of ecosystem components and their interactions, such as water, soil, air,
plants, and animals.
The last two locations of the Orangutan Conservation Campaign included six Iban
longhouses. An activity conducted in the evening emphasized on the socialization of law
enforcement on Orangutan conservation (protection laws and legal punishments, based on
Regulations No. 5 of 1990 on the Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystems), and
how Orangutan conservation efforts can be reinforced or strengthened through religious
values. Sessions were attended by the majority of inhabitants of the longhouse of all age
classes.
Figure 5.4 Awareness campaigns target school children since they still have open minds with regard to
conservation (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia)

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Strategies for a Conservation District:
Ecotourism in Kapuas Hulu
Tatang Suryadi and Syarif Usmardan
The average number of attendees for a one-time event of the Orangutan Conservation This presents the concept of areal development and spatial planning in Kapuas Hulu District,
Campaign was about 300 people. The presented material covered information on the based on theoretical and empirical aspects of spatial planning in the district and the country.
decreasing Orangutan population in the wild, decreasing remaining natural habitats due Two aspects are unique for Kapuas Hulu, namely the district was nationally selected as
to illegal logging, plantation establishment, and habitat fragmentation, as well as hunting/ Conservation District, and that it has a land border to Malaysia with unique local physical
poaching, keeping Orangutans as pets, and illegal trading. or ecological, socio- cultural and economical aspects. The last section deals with district
policies and strategies of spatial planning passed by the government in order to put in place
Local communities were generally very receptive to the information provided. In some the goals of District Spatial Planning by means of ecotourism as main strategy.
cases local people handed over the young Orangutans which they had found in the wild,
or which they kept as pets. As an effect of the campaign, the number of Orangutan hunting The concept of area development
activities was observed to be declining. Additionally, customary law either implicit or In Indonesia, spatial planning has a relatively long history. A more established legal
written, was again implemented and led already to customary punishments for Orangutan instrument on spatial planning passed by Indonesian Government was the Law 24/1992.
hunting in some cases. A network of communities involved in Orangutan conservation and However, due to progressively more complicated demands in all sectors throughout the
sustainable management of natural resources is being built up. Through direct involvement, country, the government then had to improve this instrument through another law (26/2007).
the communities were gaining a sense of ownership of the project. According to the Directorate of Spatial Planning (2005), area development in Indonesia
basically materialized from an interactive process combining theoretical understanding
and practical experiences that are dynamically implemented. Some familiar Western
spatial plan theories include the space-forming theory by Walter Isard which examines
the causality between primary factors forming space including physical, social-economic,
and cultural factors; Hirschmann’s theory (1950s era) regarding the polarization effect and
trickle- down effect states that the development of an area does not happen concurrently
(unbalanced development, just to mention a few. In Indonesia, above mentioned theories
were re-developed by Poernomosidhi (transition era) that contributed to the emergence of
cities’ hierarchy and road hierarchy concepts. A temporary conclusion that can be drawn
from the brief histories outlined above is that the area development concepts we adopt in
the country are combining different increasingly changing theories and models that have
been tested and then reformulated to fit Indonesian characteristics.
Figure 5.6 Winning entry for a colouring activity for
elementary school children.
(Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia) Strategic issues
In order to develop a safe, productive and sustainable spatial plan as mandated by Law
26/2007, a Revised Spatial Plan of Kapuas Hulu District of 2010 was implemented under a
shared budget form the Ministry of Public Works and the district government. The District
Technical Team consists of various agencies within Kapuas Hulu District Government
SKPD and NGOs (WWF, FFI, SKALA, GIZ, CIFOR, etc.). The active involvement of
the NGOs, particularly WWF, in providing critical information for the revised Spatial
Figure 5.5 Film documentaries are effective tools
Planning Document has been crucial for the success of the process, particularly in respect to
to deliver the conservation message to the public responses to global issues, like climate change. At district level, the most important issues
(Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia) to be considered by land use planning include poverty alleviation, unequal development,
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trading/industry, and infrastructure. It is therefore the third core development which
muststrictly apply bestmanagementpractices in order to avoid to serious degradation
of the other cores.
“Tourism and particularly ecotourism as core
strategy can be seen nested in a set of other goals
“MAIN CORE “(MAJOR)
(cores) with several clusters each”. SUSTAINABLE
ENVIRONMENT “SECOND CORE “(SUPPORTING)
PLANTATION
“THIRD CORE “(INHIBITOR)
FORESTRY
environmental degradation (deforestation and land degradation), local autonomy and
area expansion; and ecological richness (biodiversity in two national parks, upriver water
catchment areas, particularly Danau Sentarum, extensive peat land acting as “giant sponge”
during dry spells), and cultural diversity of the many ethnic groups present in the district. MINING
TRADE/
TOURISM/ECOTOURI
The conservation district approach also includes ecotourism in Kapuas Hulu District for the SM INDUSTRY
planning period 2010-2031.

AGRICULTURE FISHERY
Ecotourism as core strategy

Every area on the planet has its genuine characteristics. This also applies to Kapuas Hulu
District. However, the lack of capital and investment has been slowing down the rate
of development of Kapuas Hulu District in respect to tourism despite its potential and INFRAS
INFRASTRUCTURE
natural richness. One indication of the outstanding biological richness of the district is the TRUKT
inclusion of entire Kapuas Hulu area into the Heart of Borneo initiative (ca. 3,117 million UR
hectares or equal to ± 13 % of HoB area) Awareness and inclination of the local community Figure 5.8 Development concept of Kapuas Hulu District in respect to tourism
towards environmental protection dates back much further, as indicated by District Head
Hulu’s ecotourism goals. The third core, poses a potential threat to the other cores and
Decree No. 144 of 2003 declaring Kapuas Hulu District as District of Conservation in
includes plantation, mining, trading/industry, and infrastructure. It is therefore the third
May of 2003. This is also reflected in the Revised District Spatial Planning of 2010, with
core development which must strictly apply best management practices in order to avoid to
ecotourism singled out as particular development goal. Tourism and particularly ecotourism
serious degradation of the other cores.
as core strategy can be seen nested in a set of other goals (cores) with several clusters
each. The second core within three clusters, includes forestry, fishery, and agriculture; all
The concept springs from intense and long discussions among various stakeholders in 2010
these clusters are expected to support each other for the sake of realization of Kapuas
which resulted in the formulation of policies for Kapuas Hulu District as a Conservation
District which will mainly depend on ecotourism (tourism sector). This strategic choice is
quite different from other districts across West Kalimantan Province. Consequently, there
has been criticism of the concept of Kapuas Hulu District relying on the tourism sector
(ecotourism) for revenue generating in the future. A forest cover of 71%, out of which 52%
is situated in two national parks, puts the district into an advantageous situation for this
kind of strategy compared to other districts.
LLC as district strategy

A more detailed workplan is required in order to accelerate investment of development in
Kapuas Hulu District. This will be achieved in the form of a more specific spatial planning
document, the District Detailed Spatial Planning (RDTR), which is derived from documents
of the District, Provincial, and National Spatial Plans. Three strategic areas (KSK) for the
district include agriculture, ecotourism and conservation corridor development. Realization
has been complicated by the lack of funds. However, with the support of WWF and GIZ the
Figure 5.7 Meeting with the spatial planning unit of the district to introduce the District Strategic Areas of the
corridor (Photo: Rudi Zapariza/WWF-Indonesia) three KSK’s documents can be realized within 2011 – 2012.
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Ecotourism as Alternative Source
of Income for Local Communities
Hermas Rintik Maring
Introduction Ecotourism potential of Kapuas Hulu and Labian-Leboyan Corridor
World tourism shows a trend away from mass travel, which usually does not contribute In term of authenticity of local cultures and natural beauty, Kapuas Hulu District has
much to local economies, and sometimes is accused of disrupting local communities. opportunities to develop ecotourism and thereby increase local income. Kapuas Hulu has
Efforts are increasing to make travel more environmentally friendly and create positive two national parks with distinct landscapes, as well as a diversity of unique cultures.
economic impacts for local communities in tourist destinations.
LLC is set between the two national parks and shares many of their unique features. Access
This is supported by another trend of tourists increasingly being interested in visiting is relatively easy from several gateways. There is a land border crossing between Indonesia
places that have both natural attractions and authenticity of local culture. This kind of and Malaysia (Sarawak) only about 180 km from Kapuas Hulu.
tourism style is known as ecotourism. According to The International Ecotourism Society
(TIES), ecotourism, or ecological tourism, is responsible travelling to natural places while LLC is a microcosm of local cultures, namely Dayak in the upriver areas adjacent to
preserving the environment and improving welfare of local communities. Ecotourism Betung Kerihun National Park and Malay settlements nearby Danau Sentarum, and visitors
should contribute to preservation of existing natural resources and provide incentives for could thus experience first-hand the culture and daily life of the Iban, Tamambaloh and
communities and ecotourism actors to improve natural resources conservation efforts. The Melayu communities in their respective villages. LLC is important also as wildlife corridor,
main asset for the development of ecotourism activities is the existence and authenticity of particularly for Orangutans, which together with other wildlife may be observed by visiting
the natural resources. Ideally an environment should be created, where both tourists and the tourists.
communities are able to exchange knowledge and information. Economically, ecotourism
activities should provide additional income for the region and the communities in sites
of interest. Ecotourists should not erode habits and customs of local people, but instead
contribute to maintaining and even reviving traditional practices of local communities.
igure 5.9 One World Group tour from Germany starting their jungle trek in the Heart of
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Production and Marketing Potential of Rubber in Batang Lupar District
- A Case Study in Mensiau, Labian, and Abau River Villages
Anas Nasrullah and Ilahang
Economic assessment of ecotourism activities Introduction
Local communities may derive direct, as well as indirect benefits from ecotourism activities. Rubber is one of most important livelihood sources for people in LLC. Consequently,
Direct benefits are those that have a direct positive economic impacts on communities, such forest restoration activities in the corridor included the development of rubber production
as wages, incentives, or other local spending by tourists. Indirect benefits or sometimes systems. Integration into multi-species agroforestry systems is expected to increase the
called social benefits are in the form of development and attention paid to communities. productivity of rubber, without eliminating the environmental benefits of forests and even
Tourist destinations almost always are priority areas for development and receive special contribute to preserve Orangutan habitats.
attention by governments and private sectors alike. This is partly due to mass media
exposure and presence of visitors from foreign countries. In Indonesia the island of Bali is Aside from cultivation aspects in the development of rubber-based forest restoration
the best example for a region developed as result of tourism. projects, some related aspects of post-production and marketing also need to be considered.
A research project was therefore conducted which aimed to obtain information on: (1) the
The potential macro-economic impact of ecotourism for communities in LLC can be area of rubber plantations that presently exist and the development of additional areas within
calculated. For example, a single family household which develops accommodations for the next few years, (2) the potential production of rubber (local and imported varieties) in
tourists (homestay) can create an income of Rp. 600.000 per month, assuming ten visitors the study area, (3) types of rubber produced by farmers, (4) different qualities of rubber,
stay for two nights each, with accommodation expenses of Rp. 30.000 per person and (5) the marketing chain of rubber in LLC, and (6) the price of rubber within each link of
night. Modest lodging can be managed by just one person and could considerably augment the marketing chain.
family income. Still, this family could easily enter into other related activities such as
catering service, laundry, transportation and others. This income is comparable to revenues
generated by farming activities, for example planting rice. On household level this activity
generates about Rp. 1,000,000 a month, not considering farming inputs (ca. Rp. 100,000
per month) and full-time labour of two persons.
Finally, a functional ecotourism scheme will likely provide additional motivation for
communities to better protect forest and wildlife around them.
Figure 5.10 Raw rubber harvest ready for shipping (Photo: Ilahang)
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“The rubber trading system at the research site follows a common
pattern from producers, in this case farmers, to the middlemen, to the
Ukitwill increase sevenfold, due to maturation of newly-established processors or factories”.
plantations using
superior varieties as planting material.
Table 5.1. Actual and potential production of different plantation categories in the
Methods Table
research 5.1 Actual and potential production of different plantation categories
sites
in the research sites
The research was conducted from19 to 23 January 2011 in Kelawik and Bakul Sub-villages, Potential Production (wet kg/ha/month)
MensiauVillage, Ukit-Ukit; Labian and Long River Sub-village, Abau River Village, Batang Old Medium-aged New Total present
Lupar District, Kapuas Hulu District. Data collection was done using group discussions plantations(TBM)1 production
Village
which were attended by rubber farmers, traders, village officials and traditional leaders. plantations plantations
Data processing was done by tabulation in order to obtain prices, production volume, trade
system margins and to clarify the trade system chain. (TT) (TM)
Kelawik, 19.950 600 51.000 20.550
Mensiau
Results and Discussion Bakul, 14.520 1.600 90.500 16.120
Mensiau
Area of rubber plantations: the largest rubber plantations were located in Bakul I, II and III Ukit-ukit, 5.400 1.200 51.000 6.600
Sub-villages (257.5 ha), followed by Kelawik (164 ha), Ukit-Ukit. The individually-owned Labian
plots of rubber plantation ranged from 0.5 ha to 10 ha, with tree numbers of 100-1,000 trees Sei Sedik, 5.440 3.500 8.000 8.940
/ ha. Categories distinguished during the survey were: rubber plants older than 25 years Sungai Abau
(TT), highly productive plantations aged 10-15 years (TM), not-yet productive plantions 52.210
aged 1-10 years (TBM). Planting materials of the older and productive rubber plantations
were local varieties, while local and superior varieties were used for the newly established Estimated production within next five years
Estimated production within next five years
plantations. The largest category was the newly established plantations.
Generally, the quality of rubber produced in the research sites is “class Araw” rubber
Generally, the quality of rubber produced in the research sites is “class Araw” rubber
Production potential of local and superior rubber varieties (bokar), with dry rubber content ranging from 50-52%. There are hardly any contaminants
(bokar), with dry rubber content ranging from 50-52%. There are hardly any
found, such as leaves, soil, rocks, or sand. Storage duration has the largest influence on the
contaminants found, such as leaves, soil, rocks, or sand. Storage duration has the
Most households in the research site still rely on old rubber plantations (TT), and partly on quality of the raw product.
largest influence on the quality of the raw product.
the highly productive medium-aged plantations (TM; Tab. 5.1). Kelawik Village currently
Bokar trade chains
has a production potential of 20,550 kg, Bakul I, II and III Villages 16,120 kg of wet Bokar trade chains
rubber per month, an Sei Sedik and Ukit-ukit Village 8,940 kg of wet rubber per month The rubber trading system at the research site follows a common pattern from producers,
Therubber trading system at the research site follows a common pattern from
respectively. Five years in the future the production in Ukit-Ukit will increase sevenfold, in this case farmers, to the middlemen, to the processors or factories. Several variations
producers, in this case farmers, to the middlemen,to the processors or factories.
due to maturation of newly-established plantations using superior varieties as planting of the pattern exist from one village to the next. Number of middlemen can vary, so there
Several variations of the pattern exist from one village to the next.Number of
are chains of different lengths. The causes of these differences are: (1) the distance of
material. middlemen can vary, so there are chainsof different lengths. The causes of these
the producer to the processing factory, (2) ease of payment, (3) the relationship between
differences are: (1) the distance of the producer to the processing factory, (2) ease of
farmers and middlemen (4) relations between middlemen and processing plants, and (5)
payment, (3) the relationship between farmers and middlemen (4) relations
marketing time of bokar.
betweenmiddlemen and processing plants, and (5) marketing time of bokar.
PricePrice of bokar
of bokar
The bokar price at farm gate is determined mainly by the length of marketing chain and the
Thebokar price at farm gate is determined mainly bythe length ofmarketing chain and
negotiation process. Farmers from Ukit-Ukit Village receive the highest price with 72% of
the negotiation process.
factory price. This is because the middlemen in Ukit-Ukit directly sell to the wholesalers
Farmers from Ukit-UkitVillage receive the highest pricewith 72% of factory
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brokers in Badau. Farmers from Bakulreceive thelowest price of only about 45% of
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the factory price, because of the number of middlemen involved. Clearly,
Livelihoods and Conservation
– The Impact of Shifting Land Use Patterns on Rural Livelihoods
in the Labian-Leboyan Corridor
Barbara Beckert
or to brokers in Badau. Farmers from Bakul receive the lowest price of only about 45% Introduction
of the factory price, because of the number of middlemen involved. Clearly, infrastructure
affects the trading system and the length of trade chain which in turn affects the prices In international conservation, grassroots and benefits for the local people living in proximity
received by farmers. The frequency of bokar transactions between farmers and traders at to protected areas are nowadays widely recognized. The topicality of rainforest destruction
the village level is generally once a week. Traders not only provide a predictable cash flow, and global conservation programmes is complemented by scientific research on livelihoods,
but can also provide farm inputs or cash loans. Procedures of the transactions are flexible forest and conservation (e.g. Salafsky and Wollenberg 2000, Sunderlin et al. 2005,
and based on mutual trust. In this region there have not yet been any institutionalized Naughton-Treves et al. 2005, Agrawal and Redford 2006). The disappearance of forests
bokar marketing efforts through organized farmers’ groups or koperasi, nor any partnership in developing countries severely affects rural people, who are often very much dependent
systems or auctions. on forest products and services, as markets and labour opportunities are usually far away.
Access to natural resources is often restricted through national park laws. However, there
Conclusions and recommendations is a recent shift in global conservation strategies, which now focus on local realities of the
It is recommendable to expand the use of high quality varieties, which are superior in terms rural poor and include them into conservation plans.
of production. Estimated production in Kelawik and Bakul per month is 36.5 tons. This
means that every month about Rp 365 million are generated with rubber, based on a price Today, the environment in LLC can be regarded as contested. Conservation attempts from
of Rp 10.000/kg. By cutting the trading chain, profit margins can be increased. Institutional different actors and stakeholders, such as the regional government, national park offices
marketing tools need to be introduced in these villages, like marketing groups consisting of and environmental organizations, stand in stark contrast to illegal cross-border activities,
producers. Direct sales to Lanjak can increase the margin by 29% for farmers in Bakul and such as logging and wildlife trade, and to the granted concessions for oil palm plantations.
by 17% for farmers in Kelawik. At the local level, society seems to be divided into two groups. One group believes in the
long-term benefits of environmental conservation, reforestation, sustainable farming, usage
of Non-Timber-Forest-Products (NTFP) and future benefits of ecotourism programmes.
Another group of people is strongly against these attempts. The core question of the study
which has been undertaken in Labian and Mensiau Villages from February to March 2010
is: What are the effects of conservation programmes at household level in the corridor area?
In order to tackle this central question, a focus on rural farmers’ livelihoods provides the
basis of analysis. Shifting land use patterns influence rural livelihoods and are in return
influenced by a range of actors operating on different levels.
Theoretical background of the study
The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) (DFID 1999) is regarded as basis of analysis
Figure 5.11 Ten-year-old rubber plantation (Photo: Sugeng Hendratno/WWF-Indonesia)
and is depicted against the background of a political ecology (Blaikie and Brookfield 1987)
and an environmental entitlements approach (Leach et al. 1999). This theoretical foundation
These cooperatives could also provide other basic needs and possibly cash loans. helps to analyse the specific vulnerability context of farmers operating in a contested
Cooperatives should then partner directly with rubber processing factories. environment. Simply put, a combination of the more structure-oriented perspective of
Study visits for farmers to existing rubber cooperatives in other areas are advisable to political ecology approaches with the actor-orientation of the SLF seems to be crucial in
introduce new marketing strategies, as well as advanced processing methods. The latter order to understand the shifting land use patterns and their implications on rural livelihoods
could also help to buffer market price fluctuations.
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“The analysis has revealed that shifting land use
patterns had significant impacts on livelihoods of
farmers in the research villages”.
in the corridor area. The SLF views people operating in a vulnerability context (trends; of food security, agricultural yields are complemented by hunting and gathering activities
shocks; seasonality). Within this context, people have access to certain assets and poverty- in forest areas. As these areas have been degraded significantly in recent history also food
reducing factors which gain their meaning through the existing social, institutional and security has decreased, especially so in Kelawik. Observing increasing conservation efforts
organizational environment. In a context of the prevailing structural conditions the assets indicates a more positive picture for the future, though. Moreover, farming activities have
or ‘capitals’ lead into livelihood strategies (agricultural intensification/extensification; been intensified in Labian Village so that more yields can be derived for sale as well as for
livelihood diversification; migration), pursuing beneficial livelihood outcomes which meet own consumption. Food security in Kelawik depends much on success in shifting cultivation
the people’s own livelihood objectives (DFID 1999: 1.1). Analysing the asset endowments which has become increasingly difficult, threatening the food security of many people in
and environmental entitlements of local farmers facilitates an understanding of livelihood this village. However, an environmental awareness trend has become apparent recently
strategies undertaken in a vulnerability context and helps depicting the effects environmental indicating the importance of conservation. Well-being is not only factor of income and
conservation programmes have on local households. At the same time, agents operating on food security. Dayak cultural traditions are related to the environment and affect people´s
various levels and influencing the negotiation processes of shifting land use patterns were well-being. Resource depletion has undermined traditional cultural values and perceptions
integrated. of the environment. Environmental sustainability and conservation can thus lead to a future
sense of well-being of people in the corridor area.
The impact of shifting land use patterns on rural livelihoods
The analysis has revealed that shifting land use patterns had significant impacts on livelihoods
of farmers in the research villages. In comparison to income derived from illegal logging,
the actual income has generally declined in both research villages. However, through the
extension of market access for rubber, organic farming and handicraft products, income
levels are assumed to rise in the future. Beside income generation, forest restoration plays
an important role. Valuable timber species as well as fruit trees are mixed with rubber
trees. A more sustainable use of the natural resource base is becoming a major concern of
villagers in the area. Most of the interviewed households, which pursued the livelihood
strategies of intensification and diversification, regard the shift in land use patterns from
resource depletion towards economic and environmental sustainability as an investment for
their future generations. In this sense a more sustainable use of the natural resource base is
valued as major benefit. Through agroforestry systems and reforestation of the land area,
the exposure towards shocks arising from the vulnerability context, like floods, landslides
and erosion processes will be diminished along with the growing of the trees, especially
in Labian where conservation plays already today a very important role. Impacts from
seasonality still affect households; however the pursued livelihood diversification strategies
can diminish the extent of vulnerability.
The sensitivity and particularly the capacity of response have decreased implicitly in recent
years in both villages especially due to lower natural and financial capital endowment.
This was most significant in Labian Village. Nevertheless, measures of conservation have Figure 5.12 Shifting cultivation is still a standard practice in some areas of LLC
already and will continue to decrease these components of vulnerability in future. In terms (Photo: Barbara Beckert/University of Bonn, Germany)
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Legal and Administrative Framework
Patria Palgunadi
Conclusions Definitions
The case study has elaborated on the vulnerability context of local farmers, and identified The term “corridor” in an Indonesian legal context can be found in Government Regulation
adverse asset endowments. Mensiau Village is located relatively far away from the main No. 26 of 2008 on national spatial planning, as one form of nationally protected area. In
road and market access is therefore restricted. In comparison, Labian Village has a better Government Regulation No. 26 of 2008, it is stated that:
infrastructure and therefore benefits derived from agriculture and agroforestry play a (7) Corridor for protected wildlife species and marine biota as of clause 52 verse (6)
significant role in their livelihoods. Access to natural resources is not only regulated by e.g. letter g is defined as:
national park laws, but also by communal and customary laws. In a short term perspective
conservation restricts the usage of natural resources and therefore the immediate material a. Area with a unique ecosystem, endemic biota, or processes of life support;
benefits decline. Long-term benefits of environmental sustainability and conservation are b. Supporting the migration of marine biota.
not only predicted by NGOs but are also acknowledged by the villagers, however varying
in the extent between Labian and Mensiau Village. Agency relations are central in farmer’s Area status of LLC
livelihood settings, not only on a local but also on a national level. Global operating
agents in turn shape not only natural resource extraction but also conservation strategies The Decree of the Ministry of Forestry No. 259 of 2000 on West Kalimantan Forest Areas
on a local level. Linking livelihoods and conservation is an emerging topic in scientific and Aquatic Resources has identified the following land use categories within LLC:
research as well as a new guiding principle of conservation management. Thus, this field
study revealed that environmental conservation in the corridor area can only be tackled 1. National Park
by strengthening local livelihoods. Participatory bottom-up approaches in Labian Village a. Betung Kerihun National Park
show that participation and inclusion of local actors can lead to mutual strengthening of b. Danau Sentarum National Park
conservation action practices among the villagers.
2. Lanjak Hill Protected Forest
3. Production Forest
a. Limited Production Forest
b. Conversion Production Forest
4. Area of Other Use
Relevant forestry legislations and policies regarding planning, management, and utilization
of forest are regulated in Act No. 41 of 1999 on Forestry. The government defines the
forests by its principal function, such as:
a. Conversion forest
b. Protection forest (Lanjak Hill Protected Forest, etc.)
c. Production forest ( in LLC there are limited areas within this category)
Figure 5.13 Farmers traditionally work in groups during times of planting
(Photo: Barbara Beckert/University of Bonn, Germany)
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“Wildlife corridor are explicitly mentioned in the
Government Regulation No. 26 of 2008 on the National
Spatial Plan, characterized by unique ecosystem, endemic
biota, or the processes of life support.”
Aspects of spatial plan legislations and policies
In the realm of spatial policy there are five classifications based on the primary function of
an area, administrative area, activity area and the strategic value of the area.
Based on Act No. 26 of 2007 on Spatial Planning the main area functions found in LLC
include:
1. Protected Areas (Clause 52 Government Regulation No. 6 of 2008):
a. Betung Kerihun National Park
b. Danau Sentarum National Park
c. Lanjak Hill Protected Forest
d. Corridor area (LLC) for Orangutan (Clause 52 verse (6) letter g,
Government Regulation No. 6 of 2008).
2. Cultivated Area (Clause 63 Government Regulation No. 6 of 2008):

a. Limited Production Forest
b. Conversion Production Forest
c. Settlements
d. Agriculture
e. Fisheries
f. Tourism
3. National Strategic Areas of TNBK and TNDS
Planning instruments as applicable for LLC
Central Government: Based on the Act No. 26 of 2007 on Spatial Planning within the
framework of the implementation of spatial planning, the government has the authority to Figure 5.14 Land cover categories of Labian-Leboyan Corridor
plan, utilize and control the national area. Also mentioned in this law is that the nature of
spatial planning is hierarchic.
Forest Area with Special Purpose (FASP)
The Forestry Act No. 41 of 1999 states in Clause 8 (1) that the government can set aside
Wildlife corridor legislation
a certain forest area for particular purposes. Further described in clause 8 (2) that the
establishment of a forest area with special purposes, is required for public purposes such
Wildlife corridor are explicitly mentioned in the Government Regulation No. 26 of 2008
as:
on the National Spatial Plan, characterized by unique ecosystem, endemic biota, or the
- Research and development
processes of life support. There are several options in forestry laws and policies in order to
- Education and training
develop wildlife corridors, for example:
- Religion and culture
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Heart of Borneo (HoB) Strategy
Anna Paddenburg
Furthermore, the Government Regulation No. 6 of 2007 on Forest Order and Forest The three Bornean governments, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei jointly declared in
Management
Furthermore, thePlanning and Forest
Government Utilization,
Regulation No. 6 ofclause
2007 11
on (2) stipulates
Forest that Forest
Order and certain forest February 2007 that they are committed to preserve and sustainably develop the forests
areas can be
Management declaredand
Planning Community Forest, Indigenous
Forest Utilization, Forest,
clause 11 (2) Village
stipulates thatForest,
certainor Forest within the Heart of Borneo, an area of over 22 million ha of continuous forest, 16 million ha
forest
Areasareas
withcan be declared
Special Purpose Community
(FASP). Forest, Indigenous Forest, Village Forest, or in Indonesia’s Kalimantan. Together they emphasised the fact that these tropical rainforests
Forest Areas with Special Purpose (FASP). have strategic, global, national and local functions, not only for citizens of these three
FASP establishment mechanism countries but for the global human race. The Heart of Borneo Initiative sets an example
FASP establishment mechanism where conservation and sustainable development go hand in hand, developing a green
The process of FASP establishment is elaborated in the Government Regulation No. 38 economy that is fair, resilient to climate change, values natural capital and provides a better
The process of FASP establishment is elaborated in the Government Regulation No.
38ofof 2007
2007 concerning
concerning the division of
the division of governmental
governmentalaffairs
affairsamong
amongcentral,
central,provincial
provincial and quality of life for all.
district/city government. In the attachment of the forestry section, the mandates
and district/city government. In the attachment of the forestry section, the mandates are defined
areasdefined
follows:as follows: In Indonesia, the Government set up the Heart of Borneo’s framework of working groups
at national, provincial and local levels. National, provincial and district level working
Central Government Provincial Government
District/Municipality groups include among others members from Foreign Affairs, Home Affairs, Public Works,
Government Defense, Development (Bappenas), Forestry, Environment, Mining, Agriculture. These
Establishment of Proposal and the Forest management cross-sectoral and multilevel working groups are a unique mechanism in Indonesia as
norms, standards, technical proposal with the special it allows for regular dialogue and communication across different sectoral agencies and
procedures, and considerations of forest purpose for indigenous at the different levels (national, provincial, and district). Such a mechanism allows for
criteria, and management with the people, research and
healthy and much needed dialogues around institutional responsibilities and overlapping
establishment of forest special purpose for development, education
area manager with the indigenous people, and training of forestry, regulations and policies related to reducing deforestation.
special purpose for research and social and religious
indigenous people, development, education institutions on the scale of Within the context of the Government of Indonesia’s Heart of Borneo National Action
research and and training of forestry, district/municipality with Plan, the government is currently undertaking a consultation process to designate the HoB
development, education social and religious the governor's as a ‘Kawasan Strategis National’ (KSN) or National Strategic Area (NSA). This is an area
and training of forestry, institutions on consideration. whose spatial plan is considered as a national priority. Historically, such designations are
social and religious provincial scale. for reasons of state sovereignty, national security or for economic, social or cultural reasons.
institutions. The HoB is the first KSN to be proposed for environmental reasons. The HoB KSN will
aim to clarify the spatial plan and give clearer guidance for land users as to the definition
Establishment of wildlife corridorscorridors of ‘conservation and sustainable development’ across the 16 M ha. This is important as
Establishment of wildlife it provides the scale, multi-sectoral and cross-administration enabling framework to
Government Regulation No. 28 of 2011 on the Management of Nature Reserves and conserve and maintain ecosystem services, use abandoned lands and enforce responsible
Government Regulation No. 28 of 2011 on the Management of Nature Reserves and Nature management practices and principles and ensures balance between the environment and
Nature Conservation Areas states that the establishment of wildlife corridors aims to
Conservation
prevent conflictsAreas statesbetween
of interest that thepeople
establishment of wildlife
and wildlife, as well corridors aims to prevent
as to facilitate sustainable development.The Labian-Leboyan Corridor (LLC) is an integral part of the
conflicts
wildlife of interest
movement between
based people
on home and area
range wildlife,
fromasonewell as to to
region facilitate wildlife movement
the other. new spatial plan.
based on home range area from one region to the other. Establishment
Establishment of regional wildlife corridors can be decided jointly by the heads of regional
of wildlife
corridors
area can beunits
management decided
thatjointly by the heads
are connected of area
by these management
features. In case units that are
non-forest connected
areas
arebyincluded, local governments
these features. have to be
In case non-forest included
areas in the process.
are included, local governments have to be
included in the process.
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Sustainable Finance and Policy
The economy in this region is largely dependent upon primary / extractive sectors and has
left large parts of this corridor fragmented and degraded. Habitat loss and fragmentation
continues to happen particularly because forests are undervalued in the current market
system. Almost none of the Labian-Leboyan Corridor’s natural capitalist priced on the
market as forests are usually solely valued for their main commercial resource, timber.
The Heart of Borneo overall and LLC in particular has valuable biodiversity and ecosystem
services (Fig x).Its conservation and sustainable management is not only important for
ecological connectivity but also for people’s prosperity and welfare, both for those living
within the corridor and beyond. A well-managed corridor sustains and secures biodiversity
and ecosystem services to support earth’s life systems and maintain nature’s store species
for food (fish, honey), community-based tourism, red rice, rubber plantation, medicinal
and scientific purposes. A sustainably managed corridor provides a variety of ecosystem
services to people, including carbon sequestration to mitigate climate change, watershed
protection to provide clean and reliable water supplies for commercial and livelihood
purposes and not only for those living within the corridor but more so for other users closer
to the coastline.
Sediment retention, siltation and erosion prevention, fertililty, nutrient cycling etc. are
other important services nature provides which benefits livelihoods, agriculture and various
industries. Besides the above range of physical services, landscape amenities, to support
various natural resource dependent industries and community-based tourism also provide
important economic value to people. Above range of ecosystem services clearly shows that
conservation does not only benefit the ecological integrity of the forests and the survival of
species but has a compelling economic value to the wellbeing of people as well. There is a
need to integrate the value of forests and watershed services into national, provincial and
district medium and long term development plans to build for a fair and resilient economy
which provides a better quality of life for all, within the ecological limits of nature.
Appropriate legislation, policies and enabling conditions are necessary to mainstream the
value of nature and mobilize lasting financial mechanisms to encourage both companies
and local government officials to think and plan with long term sustainability in mind.
Integrating the value of natural capital in decision making will bolster the value of natural
capital and needs to be done by all agencies that play a role in this corridor. Along with
such mainstreaming, sufficient financial resources (based on the value of its natural capital) Figure 5.15 Heart of Borneo’s contribution to water supply, carbon storage and biodiversity conservation.
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Based on the Heart of Borneo sustainable finance report (2010) sources of finance for
the LLC could include:
Figure 5.16 A four-phased sustainable finance approach of the Heart of Borneo Initiative
1. Green fiscal stimulus packages including fiscal incentives such as tax breaks and
subsidies to:
need to be allocated to cover the full cost of managing a sustainable landscape. This
a. FSC certified logging companies
includes financial resources to allow for the distribution of incentives and subsidies to
b. Companies engaged in land swap deals
selected stakeholders. This is what often is referred to as sustainable finance. The Heart
c. Mining companies which follow best management practises
of Borneo Initiative is in the process of designing an appropriate sustainable financing
d. Innovative businesses which are not dependent on primary resource extraction/
architecture (which is an umbrella/framework of various mechanisms). In October 2010,
land conversion
at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Nagoya, Japan,the three HoB countries
have launched their intention to further assess sustainable financing mechanisms. A phased
2. Reduce operational costs for logging, palm oil and mining companies which follow
approach is currently underway.
best management practises.
This approach at the Heart of Borneo scale is also relevant at the district scale and even at
3. Direct a small percentage of licensing and royalty fees derived by national and
the scale of Labian-Leboyan Corridor (Fig 5.16).
provincial governments through various tax and non-tax revenue schemes across
forestry, mining, and palm oil sectors to HoB districts government and local
For long term sustainability, it is most important to address three objectives:
stakeholders based on their performance.
1. A diverse range of financing sources – some of these sources are described in the
4. Direct reforestation funds (DR/Dana Bagi Hasil) which collects fees from timber
paragraphs below;
concessionaries at national, provincial and district level to HoB districts government
2. Ensure that the flow of finance includes performance based incentives and subsidies
and local stakeholders.
to district government and local stakeholders who preserve their forests or provide for
‘green’ job opportunities. To encourage best practices, payments and incentives can
5. Effectively utilize and/ or reassess the policy on Reclamation Bonds (Jaminan
be based on aggregate indicator outcomes, for example carbon emission reduction,
Reklamasi), which every mining company must pay to the state before operations to
deforestation reduction, reduction in incidence of fires, and;
guarantee reclamation and restoring environmental conditions.
3. The disbursement of finances results in real change on the ground (well-managed
corridor for wildlife migration, sustaining local livelihoods and maintaining valuable
6. Channel the regulated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds paid by
ecosystem services for users and beneficiaries.
businesses to fulfil their social and environmental responsibilities to the maintenance
of ecosystem services.
Along side actions related to above three objectives, a series of dialogues at district,
provincial and national levels with targeted stakeholders is needed to direct legislation,
7. Assess and optimize the use of: (a) Special Allocation Funds (Dana Alokasi Khusus/
policies, incentives and subsidies to set up the enabling conditions for mobilizing some
DAK), an annual grant distributed from the central government budget (Anggaran
of these sources of finance to the management of the Corridor and to provide incentives
Pendapatan dan Belanja Negara/ APBN) to district governments to finance specific
and subsidies to district governments and local stakeholders who preserve their forests and
activities which fall under national development priorities, and (b) the upcoming
encourage green’ job opportunities (jobs which are dependent on the conversion of land or
performance based Regional Incentive Fund (Dana Insentif Daerah) for social and
the destruction of forests).
economic performance.
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“Building a fair and resilient economy which provides a better
quality of life for all, within the ecological limits of nature is
ultimately the goal of the Heart of Borneo Initiative”.
8. Assess the potential to implement a revised tourism fee mechanism (direct % of

national parks entrance fee, set a tourism tax mechanisms as airport tax etc.) which
can contribute to conservation and biodiversity management.
9. Assess the value of the Corridor’s forests and watershed in providing various services
to people (beneficiaries and users), particularly to downstream districts and industries
and develop associated policies and payment/incentive schemes for the provision of
these services, e.g. protection from flooding, erosion and sediment retention, use of
river for transportation, etc.)
10. Assess the opportunity for REDD+, a financing mechanism which pays for the
reduction of forest carbon emissions. Carbon sequestration services are provided
through conservation activities, reduced impact logging and reforestation efforts.
These carbon sequestration services can support a global effort of mitigating climate
change. Clear land use plans and land tenure, as well as clarity on financial flows
and monitoring are important issues to address when implementing REDD+ in a
voluntary / upcoming regulated market.
11. Assess the opportunity for developing a regulated mechanism to earn revenue from
bio-prospecting. Mobilizing research to catalogue all species present in the HoB will
be a first step to make this happen. .
Building a fair and resilient economy which provides a better quality of life for all, within
the ecological limits of nature is ultimately the goal of the Heart of Borneo Initiative. The
conservation of LLC plays an important role in the larger HoB Initiative and cannot be seen
in isolation. It contributes to a good balance between economic growth, social equity and
environmental security through its valuable biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Understanding the appropriate model which works will open up new markets through
Payments and Markets for Ecosystem Services. Along with appropriate legislation, policies,
incentives and subsidies, this leads the way to sustainable finance.
Figure 5.17 Glorious morning in Bian Subvillage, Semitau Subdistrict

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Appendix 1. Forest woody plants in Labian-Leboyan Corridor recorded
by Albertus Tjiu & Ambriansyah
Species Family Local Name Location

Saurauia sp. Actinidaceae BP
Alangium ridleyi* Alangiaceae BP Licania splendens Chrysobalanaceae BP, K
Terminalia foetidissima Combretaceae BP, K
Bouea oppositifolia Anacardiaceae Kundung M
Vernonia arborea Compositae K
Buchanania sessifolia Anacardiaceae Rengas M, BP, LB, KT, K
Mastixia sp. Cornaceae M, BP, LB
Campnosperma auriculatum Anacardiaceae Beringin BP, K
Crypteronia borneensis Crypteroniaceae K
Campnosperma coriaceum Anacardiaceae Beringin M, KT Crypteronia macrophylla Crypteroniaceae K
Dracontomelon dao Anacardiaceae Sengkuang LB, K Crypteronia sp. Crypteroniaceae BP
Gluta renghas Anacardiaceae Rengas M, LB, KT Dactylocladus stenostachys Crypteroniaceae Mentibu M, Mg, LB, KT
Gluta sp.1 Anacardiaceae Rengas M, BP, M, LB, KT, K Dillenia excelsa Dilleniaceae Ringin juing BP
Gluta sp.2 Anacardiaceae Rengas M Dillenia reticulata Dilleniaceae Ringin juing K
Gluta wallichii Anacardiaceae Rengas manuk BP Dillenia suffruticosa Dilleniaceae Ringin juing K
Koordesiodendron pinnatum Anacardiaceae BP Cotylelobium melanoxylum Dipterocarpaceae Pukul kawi M, Mg
Mangifera pajang Anacardiaceae Asam K Dipterocarpus crinitus Dipterocarpaceae Empelas BP, K
Parishia sp. Anacardiaceae BP Dipterocarpus gracilis Dipterocarpaceae Temputau BP
Semecarpus sp. Anacardiaceae Temelak BP, K Dipterocarpus pachyphyllus Dipterocarpaceae Tempurau BP
Swintonia acuta Anacardiaceae Kerintak M, LB, KT, K Dipterocarpus stellatus * Dipterocarpaceae Tempurau BP
Dipterocarpus validus Dipterocarpaceae Tempurau LB
Swintonia schwenkii Anacardiaceae Kerintak BP
Dipterocarpus verrucosus Dipterocarpaceae Tempurau BP, K
Goniothalamus sp. Annonaceae Selukai KT
Dryobalanops lanceolata Dipterocarpaceae Kelansau M, LB, KT, K
Mezzettia umbellata Annonaceae Suluh M, LB, KT
Dryobalanops oblongifolia * Dipterocarpaceae Kelansau bukit BP, M
Polyalthia glauca Annonaceae Lada KT
Hopea dryobalanoides Dipterocarpaceae Tekam air BP, K
Polyalthia lateriflora Annonaceae Lada BP, M, KT Hopea kerangaensis Dipterocarpaceae Tekam air BP, KT
Polyalthia rumphii Annonaceae Lada KT, K Shorea almon Dipterocarpaceae BP, LB, KT
Polyalthia sumatrana Annonaceae Lada BP, K Shorea angustifolia * Dipterocarpaceae BP, K
Sageraea lanceolata Annonaceae M, KT Shorea atrinervosa Dipterocarpaceae Masang K
Xylopia ferruginea Annonaceae Jangkar/Jangkang M, KT Shorea belangeran Dipterocarpaceae Kawi M, Mg, LB
Xylopia malayana Annonaceae Jangkar/Jangkang M Shorea gibbosa Dipterocarpaceae BP
Xylopia sp. Annonaceae Jangkar/Jangkang M Shorea gratissima Dipterocarpaceae BP
Alstonia iwahigensis Apocynaceae Pelai BP Shorea hopeifolia Dipterocarpaceae BP, K
Dyera lowii Apocynaceae Jelutung M, Mg, KT Shorea inappendiculata Dipterocarpaceae BP
Tabernaemontana macrocarpa Apocynaceae Lada (iban) BP, K Shorea laevis Dipterocarpaceae Masang BP
Ilex cissoidea Shorea macrobalanops* Dipterocarpaceae BP
Aquifoliaceae K
Shorea macrophylla* Dipterocarpaceae BP
Ilex cymosa Aquifoliaceae Telur M
Shorea macroptera * Dipterocarpaceae BP, K
Ilex sp. Aquifoliaceae Telur M, LB, KT
Shorea maxwelliana Dipterocarpaceae M, BP
Coelostegia sp. Bombacaceae BP
Shorea mujongensis * Dipterocarpaceae BP, K
Durio acutifolius * Bombacaceae Durian burung BP, LB Shorea multiflora Dipterocarpaceae Barit BP, K
Durio excelsus Bombacaceae Durian bukit BP Shorea parvifolia Dipterocarpaceae Rup M, BP, LB, KT, K
Durio graveolens Bombacaceae Durian burung BP Shorea parvistipulata* Dipterocarpaceae BP
Durio kutejensis* Bombacaceae Empekung BP, LB Shorea pauciflora Dipterocarpaceae Balik BP, K
Durio sp. Bombacaceae Durian burung BP, KT Shorea peltata Dipterocarpaceae BP
Durio testudinarius * Bombacaceae Durian kura-kura K Shorea pinanga* Dipterocarpaceae Tengkawang layar BP, K
Neesia synandra Bombacaceae BP Shorea rotundifolia Dipterocarpaceae M, LB, KT
Canarium sp. Burseraceae BP Shorea seminis Dipterocarpaceae Kerintak M, BP, Mg
Dacryodes costata * Burseraceae Kemayau BP, K Shorea smithiana* Dipterocarpaceae Tengkawang M, BP, KT, K
Dacryodes laxa * Burseraceae Tulang salai BP Shorea sp.1 Dipterocarpaceae M, Mg, LB, KT
Shorea sp.2 Dipterocarpaceae M, Mg, KT
Dacryodes rostrata* Burseraceae Kemayau BP, K
Shorea sp.3 Dipterocarpaceae LB, KT
Dacryodes rugosa Burseraceae Kemayau K
Shorea sp.4 Dipterocarpaceae Mg, K
Santiria apiculata Burseraceae Bunyau BP
Shorea sp.5 Dipterocarpaceae K
Santiria griffithii Burseraceae Bunyau BP, KT
Shorea sp.6 Dipterocarpaceae K
Santiria oblongifolia Burseraceae Bunyau BP, M Shorea stenoptera* Dipterocarpaceae Tengkawang LB
Santiria sp. Burseraceae Bunyau K Vatica micrantha Dipterocarpaceae Resak padi BP, K
Santiria tomentosa Burseraceae Bunyau BkP, LB, K Vatica rassak Dipterocarpaceae Resak BP, M, K
Bhesa paniculata Celastraceae BkP, LB, K Vatica sp. Dipterocarpaceae Resak KT, K
Lophopetalum javanicum Celastraceae Perupuk Mg Vatica umbonata (Hook.f.) Dipterocarpaceae Resak M, BP, Mg, LB, KT, K
Atuna racemosa Chrysobalanaceae BP, K Vatica venulosa Dipterocarpaceae Resak seluang BP
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Diospyros confertiflora Ebenaceae Kayu malam M, LB, K Garcinia bancana Guttiferae Sikup LB, K
Diospyros coriacea Ebenaceae Kenarin M, Mg, LB Garcinia parvifolia Guttiferae Kandis BP, Mg, LB, K
Diospyros sp.1 Ebenaceae Kayu malam BP, Mg, LB, KT, K Garcinia sp.1 Guttiferae Sikup ruai KT
Diospyros sp.2 Ebenaceae Kayu malam BP, Mg Garcinia sp.2 Guttiferae Sikup timah KT
Diospyros sumatrana Ebenaceae Kayu malam K Kayea borneensis Guttiferae KT, K
Elaeocarpus mastersii Elaeocarpaceae Ensubal M, K Mesua conoidea Guttiferae Kamsia BP, K
Elaeocarpus sp.1 Elaeocarpaceae Ensubal M Mesua sp. Guttiferae Kamsia BP, Mg, KT
Elaeocarpus stipularis* Elaeocarpaceae K Cratoxylum arborescens Hypericaceae Temau BP, LB
Antidesma neurocarpum Euphorbiaceae Engkunik KT, K Cratoxylum sumatranum Hypericaceae Gerunggang M, BP, LB, K
Aporusa frutescens Euphorbiaceae M Platea sp. Icacinaceae LB, M
Aporusa lunata Euphorbiaceae BP Stemonurus scorpioides Icacinaceae M, KT
Aporusa sp. Euphorbiaceae KT, K Actinodaphne sp.1 Lauraceae M, BP
Baccaurea angulata Euphorbiaceae Ucung BP Actinodaphne sp.2 Lauraceae M
Baccaurea bracteata Euphorbiaceae Puak M, Mg, LB, KT Alseodaphne sp. Lauraceae BP
Baccaurea lanceolata Euphorbiaceae Lempasau K Beilschmiedia sp. Lauraceae M, BP, LB, KT, K
Baccaurea macrocarpa Euphorbiaceae Tampui M, BP, LB Cinnamomum sp. Lauraceae Cendana BP
Baccaurea pyriformis Euphorbiaceae Jelentik BP, K Cryptocarya crassinervia Lauraceae M, LB
Baccaurea sp.1 Euphorbiaceae Puak BP Cryptocarya sp. Lauraceae M, KT, K, BP
Baccaurea sp.2 Euphorbiaceae Puak K Dehaasia sp. Lauraceae M, BP, Mg, K
Baccaurea tetrandra Euphorbiaceae Suluh BP Eusideroxylon zwageri Lauraceae Belian BP
Blumeodendron sp.1 Euphorbiaceae M Litsea angulata Lauraceae Medang danau M, Mg, LB, KT
Blumeodendron sp.2 Euphorbiaceae M Litsea ferruginea Lauraceae M
Bridelia glauca Euphorbiaceae K Litsea garciae * Lauraceae Engkala'
Chaetocarpus castanocarpus Euphorbiaceae M, KT Litsea firma Lauraceae Medang bukit BP, Mg, K
Cleistanthus myrianthus Euphorbiaceae M, BP, KT, K Litsea oppositifolia Lauraceae Mg, K
Cleistanthus sp. Euphorbiaceae K Litsea sp. Lauraceae Medang M, LB, KT
Drypetes polyneura Euphorbiaceae BP, K Barringtonia macrostachya Lecythidaceae Putat K
Drypetes sp. Euphorbiaceae LB Planchonia sp. Lecythidaceae Putat LB, KT
Endospermum diadenum Euphorbiaceae BP Dialium indum Leguminosae-Caes. Keranji madu M, LB
Glochidion arborescens Euphorbiaceae Manyam BP, KT, K Dialium sp. Leguminosae-Caes. Keranji M, LB
Macaranga bancana Euphorbiaceae BP Koompassia excelsa Leguminosae-Caes. Mengeris K
Macaranga conifera Euphorbiaceae BP, KT Koompassia malaccensis Leguminosae-Caes. Mengeris M, BP, Mg, LB
Macaranga gigantea Euphorbiaceae Merkubung BP, K Sindora sp. Leguminosae-Caes. Sempetir M, Mg, LB, KT
Macaranga hypoleuca Euphorbiaceae Garong K Sindora velutina Leguminosae-Caes. Sempetir BP
Macaranga lowii Euphorbiaceae K Sindora wallichii Leguminosae-Caes. Sempetir M, BP, KT, K
Macaranga pearsonii Euphorbiaceae KT, K Sympetalandra unijuga Leguminosae-Caes. BP, K
Macaranga repandodentata Euphorbiaceae BP Archidendron clypearia Leguminosae-Mim. BP, M
Mallotus penangensis Euphorbiaceae K Archidendron sp. Leguminosae-Mim. M
Neoscortechinia kingii Euphorbiaceae Teluk Mg, LB Parkia speciosa Leguminosae-Mim. Petai K
Neoscorthechinia sp. Euphorbiaceae Teluk LB Fordia splendidissima Leguminosae-Pap. Limau antu BP, K
Pimelodendron griffithianum Euphorbiaceae LB, K Fagraea racemosa Loganiaceae Tapak labi K
Ptychopyxis sp. Euphorbiaceae BP, KT Bellucia pentamera Melastomataceae Jambu moyet BP, KT, K
Castanopsis evansii Fagaceae Berangan K Memecylon borneensis* Melastomataceae BP
Castanopsis megacarpa Fagaceae Berangan BP Memecylon sp. Melastomataceae BP
Castanopsis sp. Fagaceae Berangan KT Pternandra sp.1 Melastomataceae Kelusuk BP, LB, K
Lithocarpus conocarpus Fagaceae Kempilik BP, LB, KT Pternandra sp.2 Melastomataceae Kelusuk BP, K
Lithocarpus gracilis Fagaceae Kempilik BP, K Aglaia simplicifolia Meliaceae K
Lithocarpus sp. Fagaceae Kempilik LB, KT Aglaia sp. Meliaceae Pasak BP, M, KT, K
Quercus argentata Fagaceae Kempilik BP, K Dysoxylum sp. Meliaceae Ensunut Mg, LB, K
Hydnocarpus sp. Flacourtiaceae M, BP, LB, KT Lansium domesticum Meliaceae Lansat KT
Ryparosa javanica Flacourtiaceae BP, KT, K Sandoricum borneensis Meliaceae Kapas M, BP
Ryparosa sp. Flacourtiaceae M Sandoricum koetjape Meliaceae Kapas M, BP, LB, KT
Calophyllum inophyllum Guttiferae Mentangur jangkar M, KT Walsura sp. Meliaceae K
Calophyllum nodusum Guttiferae Mentangur BP, Mg, KT, LB Artocarpus anisophyllus Moraceae Bintawa BP, K
Calophyllum sp.1 Guttiferae Mentangur KT Artocarpus elasticus Moraceae Terap BP, K
Calophyllum sp.2 Guttiferae Mentangur M, Mg, LB, K Artocarpus integer Moraceae Cempedak/Bukoh BP
Calophyllum sp.3 Guttiferae Mentangur BP, Mg, LB, K Artocarpus lanceifolius Moraceae Koledang BP, K
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Artocarpus tamaran Moraceae Terap K Meliosma sp. Sabiaceae KT
Ficus aurata Moraceae K Dimocarpus longan Sapindaceae BP
Ficus obscura Moraceae Karak K Lepisanhtes amoena* Sapindaceae
Ficus sp. Moraceae BP, M, K Nephelium cuspidatum Sapindaceae Sibau K
Ficus variegata Moraceae K Nephelium lappaceum Sapindaceae Rambutan BP, M
Gymnacranthera farquhariana Myristicaceae BP, M, LB, KT Nephelium maingayi Sapindaceae M, Mg, LB, KT
Horsfieldia borneensis Myristicaceae M Nephelium ramboutan-ake Sapindaceae K
Horsfieldia grandis Myristicaceae LB Nephelium uncinatum Sapindaceae BP, K
Horsfieldia sp.1 Myristicaceae BP, KT, K Pometia pinnata Sapindaceae BP, Mg, K
Horsfieldia sp.2 Myristicaceae KT, K Xerospermum laevigatum Sapindaceae Keranjik tikus BP, KT, K
Knema galeata Myristicaceae BP, LB, KT Xerospermum sp. Sapindaceae Keranjik tikus M
Knema latericia Myristicaceae M, BP, Mg, LB, KT Madhuca kingiana Sapotaceae Nyatuh BP
Knema pallens * Myristicaceae K Madhuca pallida Sapotaceae Nyatuh BP
Myristica iners Myristicaceae BP Madhuca sericea Sapotaceae Nyatuh Mg
Myristica Myristicaceae M, KT Madhuca sp.1 Sapotaceae Nyatuh M, LB
Myristica sp.1 Myristicaceae KT, K Madhuca sp.2 Sapotaceae Nyatuh BP, KT, K
Myristica sp.2 Myristicaceae K Palaquium beccarianum* Sapotaceae Nyatuh BP
Myristica villosa Myristicaceae BP Palaquium leiocarpum Sapotaceae Nyatuh M, Mg
Ardisia sp. Myrsinaceae KT Palaquium psendorostratum Sapotaceae Nyatuh M, Mg, LB, KT
Acmena acuminatissima Myrtaceae Ubah M, Mg Palaquium quercifolium Sapotaceae Nyatuh BP
Acmena sp. Myrtaceae Ubah BP, KT Palaquium sp.1 Sapotaceae Nyatuh M, LB
Eugenia caudatilimba Myrtaceae Uba BP
Palaquium sp.2 Sapotaceae Nyatuh M, Mg
Eugenia heteroclada Myrtaceae Uba BP, Mg, LB, KT
Palaquium stenophyllum Sapotaceae Nyatuh BP, K
Eugenia stapfiana Myrtaceae Uba K
Payena lucida Sapotaceae Nyatuh BP
Syzygium lineatum Myrtaceae Uba BP, Mg, LB, KT, K
Payena sp. Sapotaceae Nyatuh M
Syzygium napiforme Myrtaceae Uba BP
Polyosma integrifolia Saxifragaceae K
Syzygium nigricens Myrtaceae Uba M, BP
Duabanga moluccana Sonneratiaceae Binuang K
Syzygium sp.1 Myrtaceae Uba M, BP, Mg, LB, KT
Scaphium macropodum Sterculiaceae Semangkok BP, K
Syzygium sp.2 Myrtaceae Uba M, BP, Mg, LB, KT
Sterculia rubiginosa Sterculiaceae BP, K
Syzygium sp.3 Myrtaceae Uba M, BP, KT, K
Sterculia sp. Sterculiaceae KT, K
Syzygium sp.4 Myrtaceae Uba M, BP, LB, KT
Adinandra dumosa Theaceae BP, Mg, KT, K
Syzygium sp.5 Myrtaceae Uba M, KT, K
Gordonia havilandii Theaceae M
Syzygium sp.6 Myrtaceae Uba K
Syzygium tawahense Ploiarium alternifolium Theaceae M
Myrtaceae Uba M, BP, Mg, LB, KT, K
Tristaniopsis sp. Ternstroemia sp. Theaceae Mg, LB
Myrtaceae M, LB, KT
Ochanostachys amentacea Olacaceae BP, K Tetramerista glabra Theaceae M, Mg
Strombosia sp. Olacaceae BP, LB, KT Gonystylus affinis Thymelaeaceae BP
Sarcotheca diversifolia Oxalidaceae KT Gonystylus bancanus Thymelaeaceae Ramin, Gaharu buaya M, BP, Mg, LB, KT
Xanthophyllum sp. Polygalaceae BP, LB, KT Microcos crassifolia* Tiliaceae Tengkurung asam BP, Mg, LB, K
Helicia sp. Proteaceae Putat rimba KT Microcos sp. Tiliaceae Tengkurung asam BP
Carallia brachiata Rhizophoraceae Tahun / tulang ular M, Mg Microcos tomentosa Tiliaceae Tengkurung asam Mg, K
Combretocarpus rotundatus Rhizophoraceae Meripat, engkersii M, Mg, KB, KT Pentace laxiflora Tiliaceae K
Pellacalyx axillaris Rhizophoraceae Tulang ular BP, K Pentace triptera Tiliaceae BP, K
Prunus beccarii Rosaceae Suluh K Trigoniastrum sp. Trigoniastraceae kt
Prunus polystachya Rosaceae Suluh K Gironniera nervosa Ulmaceae M, BP
Prunus sp. Rosaceae Suluh LB, KT Gironniera subanequalis Ulmaceae BP
Dichilanthe borneensis Rubiaceae Berus Manggin Teijsmanniodendron sp. Verbenaceae M, BP, K
Gardenia sp. Rubiaceae BP, M Vitex pinnata Verbenaceae Leban K
Jackiopsis ornata Rubiaceae KT
Musaendopsis sp. Rubiaceae BP
Nauclea subdita Rubiaceae Bengkal BP, Mg, K Location: * = endemic Kalimantan
Pertusadina eurhyncha Rubiaceae BP BP = Bukit Peninjau
Porterandia anisophylla Rubiaceae BP KT = Kapar Tekalong
Rothmannia sp. Rubiaceae KT K = Kelawik
Timonius sp. Rubiaceae Temirit K LB = Lubuk Bandung
Urophyllum sp. Rubiaceae Kebesi Mg Mg = Manggin
Acronychia pedunculata Rutaceae Mg, LB, KT M = Meliau
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Appendix 2. Fish species caught in rivers of Labian-Leboyan Corridor, their relative abundance and Appendix 3. Fish species caught in lakes of Labian-Leboyan Corridor,their relative abundance and
potential; K: food fish, H: ornamental fish potential; K: food fish, H: ornamental fish
Species Family Relative abundance (%) of fish caught Potential Species Family Relative abundance (%) of fish caught by Potential
bymethod method
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7)
Mystus nigriceps Bagridae 12.5 28.26 K Anabas testudinus Anabantidae 3.92 K

Hemibagrus nemurus Bagridae 1.49 K Mystus nigriceps Bagridae 4.4 3.125 0.97 3.92 K
Pseudomystus stenomus Bagridae 4.34 H Hemibagrus nemurus Bagridae 0.63 0.48 K
Betta akarensis Belontidae 2.17 K-H Helastoma temmincki Helastomatidae 0.63 0.97 3.92 K
Trichogaster leeri Belontidae 3.125 1.96 H
Channa lucius Channidae 25 K
Channa lucius Channidae 0.63 K
Channa striata Channidae K Channa striata Channidae 7.84 K
Parambassis macrolepis Chandidae 0.75 12.5 K Barbonymus Cyprinidae 1.25 18.75 K
Clarias batrachus Clariidae 4.34 K collingwoodi
Clarias teijsmanni Clariidae 2.17 K Barbonymus Cyprinidae 0.63 K
Barbonymus collingwoodi Cyprinidae 0.75 K schwanenfeldii
Barbonymus gonionotus Cyprinidae 1.49 K Cyclocheilichtys apogon Cyprinidae 4.4 K
Barbonymus schwanenfeldii Cyprinidae 16.42 K Hampala macrolepidota Cyprinidae 1.25 K
Barbichthys laevis Cyprinidae 1.49 K Labiobarbus festivus Cyprinidae 30.19 K
Cyclocheilichtys apogon Cyprinidae 16.42 K Labiobarbus fasciatus Cyprinidae 0.63 K
Labiobarbus festivus Cyprinidae 23.13 K Labiobarbus ocellatus Cyprinidae 28.93 43.75 19.32 3.92 K
Labiobarbus fasciatus Cyprinidae 6.72 K Luciosoma trinema Cyprinidae 0.63 K
Labiobarbus ocellatus Cyprinidae 4.48 K Parachela oxygastroides Cyprinidae 0.63 0.48 5.88 K
Luciosoma trinema Cyprinidae 2.24 K Puntioplites waandersii Cyprinidae 3.77 K
Macrochirichthys Cyprinidae 0.75 K Puntius anchisporus Cyprinidae 0.97 H
marochirus Puntius binotatus Cyprinidae 9.375 K-H
Puntioplites bulu Cyprinidae 2.24 K Rasbora caudimaculata Cyprinidae 0.63 2.42 H
Puntioplites waandersii Cyprinidae 5.22 K Osteochilus Cyprinidae 6.92 1.96 K
Puntius binotatus Cyprinidae 15.22 K-H kahajanensis
Rasbora caudimaculata Cyprinidae 7.46 12.5 28.26 H Osteochilus Cyprinidae 1.89 3.125 K
microcephalus
Rasbora kalochroma Cyprinidae 2.17 H
Osteochilus Cyprinidae 1.89 K
Osteochilus hasselti Cyprinidae 2.24 K
melanopleura
Osteochilusmicrocephalus Cyprinidae 1.49 12.5 K Thynnichthyes polylepis Cyprinidae 8.18 18.75 73.43 66.67 K
Osteochilus waandersii Cyprinidae 2.24 K Macrognathus aculeatus Mastacembelidae 0.63 K-H
Datnioides microlepis Datnioidiidae 0.75 K-H Pristolepis grootii Pristolepididae 1.25 0.97 K
Zenarchopterus buffonis Hemiramphidae 4.34 H
Mastacembelus Mastacembelidae 4.34 K-H
notophthalmus
Chitala lopis Notopteridae 0.75 K 4) gill net
Osphronemus goramy Osphronemidae 1.49 K 5) fish trap
Pristolepis grooti Pristolepididae 25 K 6) fish trap; hook and line
Silurichthys schneideri Siluridae 4.34 H 7) hook and line
1) gill net
2) fish trap
3) hook and line
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Appendix 4. Additional fishes recorded in Labian-Leboyan Corridor Appendix 5. Amphibians recorded in Labian-Leboyan Corridor
Species Family Species Family English name

Acrochordonichtys sp. Akysidae Ansonia sp. Bufonidae
Anguilla sp. Anguillidae Bufo asper Bufonidae River Toad
Gastromyzon sp. Balitoridae Bufo quadriporcatus Bufonidae Four-ridged Toad
Homaloptera sp. Balitoridae Kalophrynus pleurostigma Mikrohylidae Rufous-sided Sticky Frog
Parosphronemus sp. Belontiidae Limnonectes ingeri Ranidae Greater Swamp Frog
Chaca bankanensis Chacidae Limnonectes limnocharis Ranidae Grass Frog
Channa micropeltes Channidae
Limnonectes malesianus Ranidae Peat Swamp Frog
Acantopsis dialuzona Cobitidae
Occidozyga laevis Ranidae Yellow-bellied Puddle Frog
Chromobotia macracanthus Cobitidae
Rana baramica Ranidae Brown Marsh Frog
Syncrossus hymenophysa Cobitidae
Cynoglossus sp. Cynoglossidae Rana chalconota Ranidae White-lipped Frog
Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus Cyprinidae Rana erythraea Ranidae Green Paddy Frog

Rasbora gracilis Cyprinidae Rana glandulosa Ranidae Rough-sided Frog
Schismatorhynchos heterorhynchus Cyprinidae Rana nicobariensis Ranidae Cricket Frog
Tor tambroides Cyprinidae Rana raniceps Ranidae Copper-cheeked Frog
Oxyleotris marmorata Eleotridae Polypedates colletti Rhacophoridae Collett’s Tree Frog
Gyrinocheilus pustulosus Gyrinocheilidae
Polypedates leucomystax Rhacophoridae Four-lined Tree Frog
Luciocephalus pulcher Luciocephalidae
Polypedates otilophus Rhacophoridae File-eared Tree Frog
Osphonemus septemfasciatus Osphronemidae
Rhacophorus appendiculatus Rhacophoridae Frilled Tree Frog
Scleropages formosus Osteoglossidae
Pangasius sp. Pangasiidae Rhacophorus pardalis Rhacophoridae Harlequin Flying Frog
Kryptopterus sp. Siluridae
Wallago leeri Siluridae
Tetraodon leiurus Tetraodontidae
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Appendix 6. Reptiles recorded in Labian-Leboyan Corridor Appendix 7. Resident lowland bird species in Betung Kerihun National Park (BKNP), Labian-Leboyan
Corridor (LLC) and Danau Sentarum National Park (DSNP). Species marked with “?” need further
confirmation.
Species Family English name
Aphaniotis fusca Agamidae Dusky Earless Agama Species Family English name BKNP LLC
LLCC DSNP
Bronchocela cristatella Agamidae Green Crested Lizard Accipiter trivirgatus Accipitridae Crested Goshawk 1 1 1
Accipiter virgatus Accipitridae Besra 0 0 ?
Draco sumatranus Agamidae Common Flying Lizard
Aviceda jerdoni Accipitridae Jerdon's Baza 1 1 1
Gonocephalus liogaster Agamidae Blue-eyed Angle-headed Lizard Haliaeetus leucogaster Accipitridae White-bellied Sea Eagle ? 0 1
Gonocephalus sp. Agamidae Haliastur indus Accipitridae Brahminy Kite 1 1 1
Ahaetulla prasina Colubridae Asian Vine Snake Hieraaetus kienerii Accipitridae Rufous-bellied Eagle 1 0 0
Ichthyophaga humilis Accipitridae Lesser Fish Eagle 1 1 1
Boiga dendrophila Colubridae Mangrove Snake
Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus Accipitridae Grey-headed Fish Eagle 1 0 1
Chrysopelea paradisi Colubridae Paradise Flying Snake Ictinaetus malayensis Accipitridae Black Eagle 1 1 1
Enhydris enhydris Colubridae Rainbow Mud Snake Macheiramphus alcinus Accipitridae Bat Hawk 0 0 ?
Enhydris plumbea Colubridae Plumbeous Water Snake Pernis ptilorhynchus Accipitridae Oriental Honey-buzzard 1 1 1
Spilornis cheela Accipitridae Crested Serpent Eagle 1 1 1
Macropisthodon flaviceps Colubridae Orange-Lipped Water Snake
Spizaetus cirrhatus Accipitridae Changeable Hawk Eagle 1 1 1
Xenochrophis trianguligerus Colubridae Triangle Keelback Spizaetus nanus Accipitridae Wallace's Hawk Eagle 1 1 1
Tomistoma schlegelii Crocodylidae False Gharial Alcedo euryzona Alcedinidae Blue-banded Kingfisher 1 0 0
Alcedo meninting Alcedinidae Blue-eared Kingfisher 1 1 1
Tropidolaemus wagleri Crotalidae Wagler’s Pit Viver
Ceyx erithacus Alcedinidae Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher 1 1 1
Naja sumatrana Elapidae Golden Spitting Cobra Anhinga melanogaster Anhingidae Darter 1 1 1
Cyrtodactylus ingeri Gekkonidae Inger’s Bent-toed Gecko Apus affinis Apodidae House Swift 1 1 1
Cyrtodactylus pubisulcus Gekkonidae Grooved Bent-toed Gecko Collocalia esculenta Apodidae Glossy Swiftlet 1 1 1
Collocalia maxima Apodidae Black-nest Swiftlet 1 1 1
Gecko smithii Gekkonidae Smith’s Giant Gecko
Collocalia sp. Apodidae Swiftlet 1 1 1
Gehyra mutilata Gekkonidae Stump-toed Gecko Hirundapus giganteus Apodidae Brown-backed Needletail 1 1 1
Hemidactylus frenatus Gekkonidae Asian House Gecko Rhaphidura leucopygialis Apodidae Silver-rumped Needletail 1 1 1
Hemidactylus platyurus Gekkonidae Flat-tailed House Gecko Ardea purpurea Ardeidae Purple Heron 0 1 1
Ardea sumatrana Ardeidae Great-billed Heron 0 0 1
Cuora amboinensis Geoemydidae Southeast Asian Box Turtle
Butorides striatus Ardeidae Little Heron 1 1 1
Cyclemys dentata Geoemydidae Asian Leaf Turtle Casmerodius albus Ardeidae Great Egret 1 1 1
Heosemys spinosa Geoemydidae Spiny Hill Turtle Dupetor flavicollis Ardeidae Black Bittern 0 0 1
Orlitia borneensis Geoemydidae Borneo River Terrapin Egretta garzetta Ardeidae Little Egret 1 1 1
Ixobrychus cinnamomeus Ardeidae Cinnamon Bittern 0 1 1
Siebenrockiella crassicollis Geoemydidae Black March Turtle
Ixobrychus sinensis Ardeidae Yellow Bittern 0 0 1
Apterygodon vittatum Scincidae Borneo Tree Skink Mesophoyx intermedia Ardeidae Intermediate Egret 0 0 1
Python reticulatus Pythonidae Reticulated Python Nycticorax caledonicus Ardeidae Rufous Night Heron 0 0 ?
Nycticorax nycticorax Ardeidae Black-crowned Night Heron 0 1 1
Lipinia sp. Scincidae
Batrachostomus javensis Batrachostomidae Javan Frogmouth 0 1 0
Mabuya rudis Scincidae Three-keeled Ground Skink
Batrachostomus sp. Batrachostomidae Frogmouth 0 0 1
Tropidophorus brookei Scincidae Brooke's Water Skink Aceros comatus Bucerotidae White-crowned Hornbill 1 0 1
Amyda cartilaginea Trionychidae AsianSoftshell Turtle Aceros corrugatus Bucerotidae Wrinkled Hornbill 1 1 1
Aceros undulatus Bucerotidae Wreathed Hornbill 1 1 1
Dogania subplana Trionychidae Malayan Softshell Turtle
Anorrhinus galeritus Bucerotidae Bushy-crested Hornbill 1 1 1
Varanus salvator Varanidae Water Monitor Anthracoceros albirostris Bucerotidae Oriental Pied Hornbill 1 1 1
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Anthracoceros malayanus Bucerotidae Black Hornbill 1 1 1
Buceros rhinoceros Bucerotidae Rhinoceros Hornbill 1 1 1 Platysmurus leucopterus Corvidae Black Magpie 1 1 1
Buceros vigil Bucerotidae Helmeted Hornbill 1 0 1
Rhipidura javanica Corvidae Pied Fantail 1 1 1
Caprimulgus concretus Caprimulgidae Bonaparte's Nightjar 0 0 1
Rhipidura perlata Corvidae Spotted Fantail 1 1 1
Centropus bengalensis Centropodidae Lesser Coucal 0 1 1
Tephrodornis gularis Corvidae Large Woodshrike 0 1 1
Centropus rectunguis Centropodidae Short-toed Coucal 0 1 ?
Terpsiphone paradisi Corvidae Asian Paradise-flycatcher 1 1 1
Centropus sinensis Centropodidae Greater Coucal 1 1 1
Cacomantis merulinus Cuculidae Plaintive Cuckoo 1 1 1
Ciconia stormi Ciconiidae Storm's Stork 1 1 1
Cacomantis sepulcralis Cuculidae Rusty-breasted Cuckoo 1 1 1
Leptoptilos javanicus Ciconiidae Lesser Adjutant 0 0 1
Cacomantis sonneratii Cuculidae Banded Bay Cuckoo 0 1 1
Prinia flaviventris Cisticolidae Yellow-bellied Prinia 1 1 1
Carpococcyx radiatus Cuculidae Bornean Ground Cuckoo 0 0 ?
Chalcophaps indica Columbidae Emerald Dove 1 1 1
Chrysococcyx minutillus Cuculidae Little Bronze Cuckoo 0 0 1
Ducula aenea Columbidae Green Imperial Pigeon 1 0 1
Chrysococcyx
Ducula badia Columbidae Mountain Imperial Pigeon 1 0 ? xanthorhynchus Cuculidae Violet Cuckoo 0 1 1
Geopelia striata Columbidae Peaceful Dove 0 0 ? Cuculus micropterus Cuculidae Indian Cuckoo 1 1 1
Ptilinopus jambu Columbidae Jambu Fruit Dove 0 0 ? Hierococcyx fugax Cuculidae Hodgson's Hawk Cuckoo 1 0 1
Streptopelia chinensis Columbidae Spotted Dove 0 1 1 Hierococcyx vagans Cuculidae Moustached Hawk Cuckoo 0 0 1
Treron capellei Columbidae Large Green Pigeon 0 0 ? Phaenicophaeus
Treron curvirostra Columbidae Thick-billed Green Pigeon 0 1 1 chlorophaeus Cuculidae Raffles's Malkoha 1 1 1
Cinnamon-headed Green Phaenicophaeus curvirostris Cuculidae Chestnut-breasted Malkoha 1 1 1
Treron fulvicollis Columbidae Pigeon 0 0 1 Phaenicophaeus diardi Cuculidae Black-bellied Malkoha 1 1 1
Treron olax Columbidae Little Green Pigeon 0 1 1 Phaenicophaeus javanicus Cuculidae Red-billed Malkoha 1 0 0
Treron vernans Columbidae Pink-necked Green Pigeon 1 1 1
Phaenicophaeus sumatranus Cuculidae Chestnut-bellied Malkoha 1 0 1
Eurystomus orientalis Coraciidae Dollarbird 1 1 1
Surniculus lugubris Cuculidae Drongo Cuckoo 1 1 1
Aegithina tiphia Corvidae Common Iora 1 1 1
Dendrocygna arcuata Dendrocygnidae Wandering Whistling-duck 0 1 1
Aegithina viridissima Corvidae Green Iora 1 1 1
White-breasted Eurostopodus temminckii Eurostopodidae Malaysian Eared Nightjar 1 1 1
Artamus leucorynchus Corvidae Woodswallow 1 0 0 Calyptomena viridis Eurylaimidae Green Broadbill 1 1 1
Coracina fimbriata Corvidae Lesser Cuckooshrike 1 1 1 Corydon sumatranus Eurylaimidae Dusky Broadbill 1 0 1
Coracina striata Corvidae Bar-bellied Cuckooshrike 0 1 ? Cymbirhynchus
macrorhynchos Eurylaimidae Black-and-red Broadbill 1 1 1
Corvus enca Corvidae Slender-billed Crow 1 1 1
Eurylaimus javanicus Eurylaimidae Banded Broadbill 1 1 1
Corvus macrorhynchos Corvidae Large-billed Crow ? 0 1
Eurylaimus ochromalus Eurylaimidae Black-and-yellow Broadbill 1 1 1
Dicrurus aeneus Corvidae Bronzed Drongo 1 1 ?
Microhierax fringillarius Falconidae Black-thighed Falconet 0 0 1
Dicrurus paradiseus Corvidae Greater Racket-tailed Drongo 1 1 1
Eupetes macrocerus Corvidae Rail-babbler 0 0 1
Black-winged Flycatcher- Actenoides concretus Halcyonidae Rufous-collared Kingfisher 1 0 0
Hemipus hirundinaceus Corvidae shrike 1 1 1 Halcyon capensis Halcyonidae Stork-billed Kingfisher 1 1 1
Hypothymis azurea Corvidae Black-naped Monarch 1 1 1 Halcyon coromanda Halcyonidae Ruddy Kingfisher 1 0 0
Lalage nigra Corvidae Pied Triller ? 0 0 Lacedo pulchella Halcyonidae Banded Kingfisher 1 0 1
Oriolus chinensis Corvidae Black-naped Oriole ? 0 0 Hemiprocne comata Hemiprocnidae Whiskered Treeswift 1 1 1
Oriolus xanthonotus Corvidae Dark-throated Oriole 1 1 1 Hemiprocne longipennis Hemiprocnidae Grey-rumped Treeswift 1 1 1
Pachycephala grisola Corvidae Mangrove Whistler 0 1 1
Hirundo tahitica Hirundinidae Pacific Swallow 1 1 1
Pericrocotus flammeus Corvidae Scarlet Minivet 1 1 1
Indicator archipelagicus Indicatoridae Malaysian Honeyguide 0 0 1
Pericrocotus igneus Corvidae Fiery Minivet 0 0 1
Chloropsis cochinchinensis Irenidae Blue-winged Leafbird 1 1 0
Philentoma pyrhopterum Corvidae Rufous-winged Philentoma 1 1 1
Chloropsis cyanopogon Irenidae Lesser Green Leafbird 1 1 1
Philentoma velatum Corvidae Maroon-breasted Philentoma 1 0 1
Chloropsis sonnerati Irenidae Greater Green Leafbird 1 1 1
Pityriasis gymnocephala Corvidae Bornean Bristlehead 1 0 1
Irena puella Irenidae Asian Fairy Bluebird 1 1 1
Platylophus galericulatus Corvidae Crested Jay 1 0 1
Sterna albifrons Laridae Little Tern 0 0 1
Calorhamphus fuliginosus Megalaimidae Brown Barbet 1 1 1
Megalaima australis Megalaimidae Blue-eared Barbet 1 1 1
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Scarlet-breasted
Megalaima chrysopogon Megalaimidae Gold-whiskered Barbet 1 1 1 Prionochilus thoracicus Nectariniidae Flowerpecker 1 0 1
Megalaima henricii Megalaimidae Yellow-crowned Barbet 1 1 1 Yellow-rumped
Megalaima mystacophanos Megalaimidae Red-throated Barbet 1 1 1 Prionochilus xanthopygius Nectariniidae Flowerpecker 1 1 1
Megalaima rafflesii Megalaimidae Red-crowned Barbet 1 1 1 Parus major Paridae Great Tit 0 0 ?
Merops viridis Meropidae Blue-throated Bee-eater 0 0 1 Lonchura atricapilla Passeridae Chestnut Munia 1 1 1
Nyctyornis amictus Meropidae Red-bearded Bee-eater 1 1 1 Lonchura fuscans Passeridae Dusky Munia 1 1 1
Copsychus malabaricus Muscicapidae White-rumped Shama 1 1 1 Lonchura leucogastra Passeridae White-bellied Munia 0 0 1
Copsychus saularis Muscicapidae Oriental Magpie Robin 1 1 1 Lonchura punctulata Passeridae Scaly-breasted Munia 1 1 0
Grey-headed Canary Passer montanus Passeridae Eurasian Tree Sparrow 1 1 1
Culicicapa ceylonensis Muscicapidae Flycatcher 1 1 0
Argusianus argus Phasianidae Great Argus 1 1 1
Cyornis caerulatus Muscicapidae Large-billed Blue Flycatcher ? 0 0
Coturnix chinensis Phasianidae Blue-breasted Quail 0 1 1
Cyornis superbus Muscicapidae Bornean Blue Flycatcher ? 0 ?
Lophura erythropthalma Phasianidae Crestless Fireback 0 0 ?
Cyornis turcosus Muscicapidae Malaysian Blue Flycatcher 1 1 1
Lophura ignita Phasianidae Crested Fireback 1 1 1
Cyornis unicolor Muscicapidae Pale Blue Flycatcher 1 1 1
Melanoperdix nigra Phasianidae Black Partridge 0 0 ?
Enicurus leschenaulti Muscicapidae White-crowned Forktail 1 0 1
Rollulus rouloul Phasianidae Crested Partridge 1 1 1
Enicurus ruficapillus Muscicapidae Chestnut-naped Forktail 1 0 1
Dendrocopos moluccensis Picidae Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker ? 0 1
Eumyias thalassina Muscicapidae Verditer Flycatcher 1 0 0
Blythipicus rubiginosus Picidae Maroon Woodpecker 1 1 1
Ficedula dumetoria Muscicapidae Rufous-chested Flycatcher 1 0 0
Fulvous-chested Jungle Celeus brachyurus Picidae Rufous Woodpecker 1 1 1
Rhinomyias olivacea Muscicapidae Flycatcher ? 0 0 Chrysocolaptes lucidus Picidae Greater Flameback 0 0 1
Grey-chested Jungle Grey-capped Pygmy
Rhinomyias umbratilis Muscicapidae Flycatcher 1 1 1 Dendrocopos canicapillus Picidae Woodpecker 1 1 1
Trichixos pyrropyga Muscicapidae Rufous-tailed Shama 1 1 1 Dinopium javanense Picidae Common Flameback 1 1 1
Zoothera interpres Muscicapidae Chestnut-capped Thrush ? 0 0 Dinopium rafflesii Picidae Olive-backed Woodpecker ? 0 0
Aethopyga siparaja Nectariniidae Crimson Sunbird 1 1 1 Dryocopus javensis Picidae White-bellied Woodpecker 0 1 1
Anthreptes malacensis Nectariniidae Brown-throated Sunbird 1 1 1 Hemicircus concretus Picidae Grey-and-buff Woodpecker 1 1 1
Anthreptes rhodolaema Nectariniidae Red-throated Sunbird 0 0 ? Meiglyptes tristis Picidae Buff-rumped Woodpecker 1 1 1
Anthreptes simplex Nectariniidae Plain Sunbird 1 1 1 Meiglyptes tukki Picidae Buff-necked Woodpecker 1 0 1
Anthreptes singalensis Nectariniidae Ruby-cheeked Sunbird 1 1 1 Mulleripicus pulverulentus Picidae Great Slaty Woodpecker 1 1 1
Arachnothera affinis Nectariniidae Grey-breasted Spiderhunter 1 1 1 Checker-throated
Arachnothera chrysogenys Nectariniidae Yellow-eared Spiderhunter ? 0 ? Picus mentalis Picidae Woodpecker 0 1 1
Arachnothera crassirostris Nectariniidae Thick-billed Spiderhunter 1 1 1 Picus miniaceus Picidae Banded Woodpecker 1 1 1
Crimson-winged
Arachnothera flavigaster Nectariniidae Spectacled Spiderhunter 1 0 1 Picus puniceus Picidae Woodpecker 1 0 1
Arachnothera longirostra Nectariniidae Little Spiderhunter 1 1 1 Reinwardtipicus validus Picidae Orange-backed Woodpecker 1 0 1
Arachnothera robusta Nectariniidae Long-billed Spiderhunter 1 0 1 Sasia abnormis Picidae Rufous Piculet 1 1 1
Dicaeum chrysorrheum Nectariniidae Yellow-vented Flowerpecker 1 0 1 Pitta baudii Pittidae Blue-headed Pitta 1 0 0
Dicaeum concolor Nectariniidae Plain Flowerpecker 1 1 1 Pitta granatina Pittidae Garnet Pitta 1 0 0
Dicaeum cruentatum Nectariniidae Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker 1 1 1 Pitta guajana Pittidae Banded Pitta 1 0 0
Dicaeum everetti Nectariniidae Brown-backed Flowerpecker ? 0 ?
Pitta sordida Pittidae Hooded Pitta 0 1 1
Dicaeum trigonostigma Nectariniidae Orange-bellied Flowerpecker 1 1 1 Blue-crowned Hanging
Hypogramma Loriculus galgulus Psittacidae Parrot 1 1 1
hypogrammicum Nectariniidae Purple-naped Sunbird 1 1 1
Psittacula longicauda Psittacidae Long-tailed Parakeet 1 1 1
Nectarinia calcostetha Nectariniidae Copper-throated Sunbird 0 0 ?
Psittinus cyanurus Psittacidae Blue-rumped Parrot 0 1 1
Nectarinia jugularis Nectariniidae Olive-backed Sunbird 1 1 1
Alophoixus bres Pycnonotidae Grey-cheeked Bulbul 1 1 ?
Nectarinia sperata Nectariniidae Purple-throated Sunbird 1 1 1
Alophoixus finschii Pycnonotidae Finsch's Bulbul 1 0 1
Yellow-breasted
Prionochilus maculatus Nectariniidae Flowerpecker 1 1 1 Alophoixus phaeocephalus Pycnonotidae Yellow-bellied Bulbul 1 1 1
Crimson-breasted Iole olivacea Pycnonotidae Buff-vented Bulbul 1 1 1
Prionochilus percussus Nectariniidae Flowerpecker 1 0 1
Ixos malaccensis Pycnonotidae Streaked Bulbul 1 1 1
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Pycnonotus atriceps Pycnonotidae Black-headed Bulbul 1 1 1 Stachyris erythroptera Sylviidae Chestnut-winged Babbler 1 1 1
Pycnonotus aurigaster Pycnonotidae Sooty-headed Bulbul ? 0 0 Stachyris leucotis Sylviidae White-necked Babbler ? 0 0
Pycnonotus brunneus Pycnonotidae Red-eyed Bulbul 1 1 1 Stachyris maculata Sylviidae Chestnut-rumped Babbler 1 1 1
Pycnonotus cyaniventris Pycnonotidae Grey-bellied Bulbul 1 0 1 Stachyris nigricollis Sylviidae Black-throated Babbler 1 1 1
Pycnonotus erythropthalmos Pycnonotidae Spectacled Bulbul 1 1 1 Stachyris poliocephala Sylviidae Grey-headed Babbler ? 0 0
Pycnonotus eutilotus Pycnonotidae Puff-backed Bulbul 1 1 1 Stachyris rufifrons Sylviidae Rufous-fronted Babbler ? 0 0
Pycnonotus goiavier Pycnonotidae Yellow-vented Bulbul 1 1 1 Trichastoma bicolor Sylviidae Ferruginous Babbler 1 1 1
Pycnonotus melanoleucos Pycnonotidae Black-and-white Bulbul 1 1 1 Trichastoma rostratum Sylviidae White-chested Babbler 1 1 1
Pycnonotus plumosus Pycnonotidae Olive-winged Bulbul 1 1 1 Yuhina zantholeuca Sylviidae White-bellied Yuhina ? 0 0
Pycnonotus simplex Pycnonotidae Cream-vented Bulbul 1 1 1 Harpactes diardii Trogonidae Diard's Trogon 1 1 1
Pycnonotus zeylanicus Pycnonotidae Straw-headed Bulbul 1 0 1 Harpactes duvaucelii Trogonidae Scarlet-rumped Trogon 1 1 1
Setornis criniger Pycnonotidae Hook-billed Bulbul 1 1 1 Harpactes kasumba Trogonidae Red-naped Trogon 1 1 1
Tricholestes criniger Pycnonotidae Hairy-backed Bulbul 1 1 1 Harpactes orrhophaeus Trogonidae Cinnamon-rumped Trogon ? 0 0
Amaurornis phoenicurus Rallidae White-breasted Waterhen 1 1 1 Phodilus badius Tytonidae Oriental Bay Owl 0 0 1
Gallicrex cinerea Rallidae Watercock 0 0 ?
Gallirallus striatus Rallidae Slaty-breasted Rail 0 0 1
Rallina fasciata Rallidae Red-legged Crake 0 0 ?
Sitta frontalis Sittidae Velvet-fronted Nuthatch 1 0 1
Bubo sumatranus Strigidae Barred Eagle Owl 0 0 1
Ketupa ketupu Strigidae Buffy Fish Owl 1 1 1
Ninox scutulata Strigidae Brown Hawk Owl 0 1 1
Otus bakkamoena Strigidae Collared Scops Owl 0 1 1
Otus rufescens Strigidae Reddish Scops Owl 0 1 1
Strix leptogrammica Strigidae Brown Wood Owl 0 0 1
Aplonis panayensis Sturnidae Asian Glossy Starling 0 0 1
Gracula religiosa Sturnidae Hill Myna 1 1 1
Alcippe brunneicauda Sylviidae Brown Fulvetta 1 1 1
Kenopia striata Sylviidae Striped Wren Babbler 1 0 1
Macronous bornensis Sylviidae Bold-striped Tit Babbler 1 1 1
Macronous ptilosus Sylviidae Fluffy-backed Tit Babbler 1 1 1
Malacocincla abbotti Sylviidae Abbott's Babbler ? 0 ?
Malacocincla malaccensis Sylviidae Short-tailed Babbler 1 1 1
Malacocincla sepiarium Sylviidae Horsfield's Babbler 1 1 0
Malacopteron affine Sylviidae Sooty-capped Babbler 1 1 1
Malacopteron albogulare Sylviidae Grey-breasted Babbler 1 1 0
Malacopteron cinereum Sylviidae Scaly-crowned Babbler 1 1 1
Malacopteron magnirostre Sylviidae Moustached Babbler 1 1 1
Malacopteron magnum Sylviidae Rufous-crowned Babbler 1 1 1
Napothera atrigularis Sylviidae Black-throated Wren Babbler 1 0 ?
Orthotomus atrogularis Sylviidae Dark-necked Tailorbird 1 1 1
Orthotomus ruficeps Sylviidae Ashy Tailorbird 0 1 1
Orthotomus sericeus Sylviidae Rufous-tailed Tailorbird 1 1 1
Pellorneum capistratum Sylviidae Black-capped Babbler 1 1 0
Chestnut-backed Scimitar
Pomatorhinus montanus Sylviidae Babbler 1 0 1
Ptilocichla leucogrammica Sylviidae Bornean Wren Babbler 1 0 0
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Appendix 8. Migratory bird species in Labian-Leboyan Corridor Appendix 9. Mammal species recorded in Labian-Leboyan Corridor (prim.: primary data: record through
direct observation, indirect through identifiable signs or capture; sec.: secondary information: trophy or
Species Family English name other identifiable part produced by hunter and claimed to originate from LLC.
Accipiter gularis Accipitridae Japanese Sparrowhawk
Species Family English name prim. sec.
Pandion haliaetus Accipitridae Osprey Macaca fascicularis Cercopithecidae Long-tailed Macaque X
Alcedo atthis Alcedinidae Common Kingfisher Nasalis larvatus Cercopithecidae Proboscis Monkey X
Presbytis rubicunda Cercopithecidae Maroon Langur X
Bubulcus ibis Ardeidae Cattle Egret Muntiacus muntjac Cervidae Common Muntjac X X
Clamator coromandus Cuculidae Chestnut-winged Cuckoo Rusa unicolor Cervidae Sambar X
Echinosorex gymnurus Erinaceidae Moonrat X X
Hirundo rustica Hirundinidae Barn Swallow
Neofelis diardi Felidae Sunda Clouded Leopard X
Lanius cristatus Laniidae Brown Shrike Hipposideros cervinus Hipposideridae Fawn Roundleaf Bat X
Hipposideros diadema Hipposideridae Diadem Roundleaf Bat X
Lanius tigrinus Laniidae Tiger Shrike
Pongo pygmaeus Hominidae Bornean Orangutan X X
Muscicapa dauurica Muscicapidae Asian Brown Flycatcher Hylobates muelleri Hylobatidae Bornean Gibbon X X
Muscicapa sibirica Muscicapidae Dark-sided Flycatcher
Gen. sp. Hystricidae Porcupine X X
Nycticebus menagensis Lorisidae Greater Slow Loris X X
Motacilla cinerea Passeridae Grey Wagtail Manis javanica Manidae Sunda Pangolin X
Motacilla flava Passeridae Yellow Wagtail Megaderma spasma Megadermatidae Lesser False Vampire X
Leopoldamys sabanus Muridae Long-tailed Giant Rat X
Pitta moluccensis Pittidae Blue-winged Pitta Maxomys whiteheadi Muridae Whitehead's Rat X
Actitis hypoleucos Scolopacidae Common Sandpiper Niviventer cremoriventer Muridae Dark-tailed Tree Rat X
Rattus tanezumi Muridae Asian House Rat X
Tringa glareola Scolopacidae Wood Sandpiper Sundamys muelleri Muridae Mueller's Rat X
Phylloscopus borealis Sylviidae Arctic Warbler Aonyx cinereus Mustelidae Oriental Small-clawed Otter X
Lutrogale perspicillata Mustelidae Smooth Otter X
Iomys horsfieldii Pteromyidae Horsfield's Flying Squirrel X
Petaurista petaurista Pteromyidae Red Giant Flying Squirrel X
Petinomys vordermanni Pteromyidae Vordermann's Flying Squirrel X
Balionycteris maculata Pteropodidae Spotted-winged Fruit Bat X
Cynopterus brachyotis Pteropodidae Short-nosed Fruit Bat X
Dyacopterus spadiceus Pteropodidae Dayak Fruit Bat X
Macroglossus minimus Pteropodidae Long-tongued Nectar Bat X
Penthetor lucasi Pteropodidae Dusky Fruit Bat X
Pteropus vampyrus Pteropodidae Large Flying Fox X X
Rhinolophus sedulus Rhinolophidae Lesser Wooly Horseshoe Bat X
Rhinolophus trifoliatus Rhinolophidae Trefoil Horseshoe Bat X
Callosciurus notatus Sciuridae Plantain Squirrel X
Callosciurus prevostii Sciuridae Prevost's Squirrel X
Exilisciurus exilis Sciuridae Plain Pigmy Squirrel X
Nannosciurus melanotis Sciuridae Black-eared Pigmy Squirrel X
Sundasciurus lowii Sciuridae Low's Squirrel X
Southeast Asian White-toothed
Crocidura fuliginosa Soricidae Shrew X
Sus barbatus Suidae Bearded Pig X X
Tarsius bancanus Tarsiidae Horsfield's Tarsier X
Tragulus javanicus Tragulidae Lesser Mouse Deer X
Tragulus napu Tragulidae Greater Mouse Deer X
Tupaia glis Tupaiidae Common Treeshrew X
Helarctos malayanus Ursidae Malayan Sunbear X X
Kerivoula hardwickii Vespertilionidae Hardwicke's Wooly Bat X
Tylonycteris pachypus Vespertilionidae Lesser Bamboo Bat X
Tylonycteris robustula Vespertilionidae Greater Bamboo Bat X
Arctictis binturong Viverridae Bearcat X X
Cynogale bennettii Viverridae Otter Civet X
Paradoxurus
hermaphroditus Viverridae Common Palm Civet X
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Why we are here Indonesia-West Kalimantan Program
RL To stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and
to build a future in which humans live in harmony and nature.
Why we are here

To stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and
gular to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.
http://www.wwf.or.id
This publication should be referred to as: Widmann, P., Tjiu, A., Putera, H.
Syahirsyah & Wulffraat, S. (eds.) (2012) Connecting diversity. People and
nature of Labian Leboyan corridor in the Indonesia Heart of Borneo. WWF
Indonesia.
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Connecting Diversity

People and Nature

In the Indonesian Heart of Borneo

ethics, awareness and actions in Indonesia society; facilitating multi-

Ilahang, Lia Syafitri, Hari Prayogo, Hermas Rintik Maring,

Photos: as credited in the captions

- Preface .............................................................................................. I - Chapter 3 | People and Biodiversity ................................................. 64

- References ....................................................................................... 145

The Multiple Functions of the Labian-Leboyan Corridor

Agriculture in the central Labian-Leboyan watershed is mostly restricted to the elevated

Water and Soil Protection

| 1 Not Only Connectivity 1 Not Only Connectivity |

Man-made climate change adds a whole new dimension to biodiversity conservation

Taxon Danau Sentarum Labian/Leboyan Betung Kerihun

Labian-Leboyan River and Associated Wetlands

In Kalimantan, and particularly in the vicinity of Danau Sentarum, it is often impossible to

Roots of trees are often kneed or stilted

| 2 Biological Diversity 2 Biological Diversity |

| 2 Biological Diversity 2 Biological Diversity |

We gathered primary or secondary information of presence for 52 mammal species. Of

| 2 Biological Diversity 2 Biological Diversity |

| 2 Biological Diversity 2 Biological Diversity |

| 2 Biological Diversity 2 Biological Diversity |

North-west Bornean Orangutan

| 2 Biological Diversity 2 Biological Diversity |

| 2 Biological Diversity 2 Biological Diversity |

Preliminary simulations of several scenarios for Borneo-specific Orangutan populations

- Further studies to clarify/identify the status of all Orangutan subpopulations in

Utilization of some resources is increasingly unsustainable, for example bushmeat, or certain

| 3 People and Biodiversity 3 People and Biodiversity |

Phytochemical testing included alkaloids, Introduction

A total of 23 understorey plant species out

Figure 3.6 The roots and stems of Fibraurea

| 3 People and Biodiversity 3 People and Biodiversity |

A longer-term goal is to develop and build a common perspective towards increasing of

| 3 People and Biodiversity 3 People and Biodiversity |

Peter Widmann, Hari Prayogo, Albertus Tjiu and M. Hermayani Putera

and migration patterns.

| 3 People and Biodiversity 3 People and Biodiversity |

| 3 People and Biodiversity 3 People and Biodiversity |

Conclusions and Recommendations

| 3 People and Biodiversity 3 People and Biodiversity |

A definition of ecosystem services based on the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (2005)

| 4 Ecological Functions and Impacts 4 Ecological Functions and Impacts |

| 4 Ecological Functions and Impacts 4 Ecological Functions and Impacts |

“Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This

| 4 Ecological Functions and Impacts 4 Ecological Functions and Impacts |

1. Identification of forest and land-cover types in the project location through

| 4 Ecological Functions and Impacts 4 Ecological Functions and Impacts |

1. Vegetation types of the study site in Lanjak Protection Forestincluded in the

by specific chemical compounds produced by the orchids, working as species-specific

Natural hybridization in Bulbophyllum is avoided by differential timing of flowering,

| 4 Ecological Functions and Impacts 4 Ecological Functions and Impacts |

Activities and strategy

planning period 2010-2031.

Ecotourism as core strategy

LLC as district strategy