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Harapan Rainforest - who has written 4 posts on BirdLife Community.

The Harapan Rainforest initiative secured by a consortium comprising Burung Indonesia, the RSPB and BirdLife International, and the Indonesian government's support for it, marks a turning point for the country's forests and a new hope for their survival.

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Research shows 550 sun bears in Harapan Rainforest

Thursday, September 16, 2010

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Research shows 550 sun bears in Harapan Rainforest

We have just completed our first Malayan Sun Bear research project, funded by the International Bear Association. The sun bear is the smallest bear in the world and one of the globally threatened mammals found in Harapan Rainforest.

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Harapan Rainforest through the lens

Monday, September 13, 2010

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Harapan Rainforest through the lens

A film crew recently visited Harapan Rainforest to make a film. I was lucky to join them to learn about making the exciting conservation films we see on television or the internet.

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Pangolins saved from traditional medicine trade released in Harapan Rainforest

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

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Pangolins saved from traditional medicine trade released in Harapan Rainforest

The pangolin is a strange looking mammal; scaly, with a prehensile tail, and claws for opening termite mounds. I never thought I’d see one of these secretive animals in the wild.

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Time for talk at Tiger Junction

Friday, June 4, 2010

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Time for talk at Tiger Junction

We are currently holding discussions with one of the indigenous community groups living within Harapan Rainforest, at a place called Simpang Macan (Tiger Junction).

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