J-Rocks are a band from Jakarta, which stands on 9 November 2003 by personnel of Faith (vocals, guitar), Sony (guitar), Wima (bass), and Anton (drums). The flow of this band is Japanese pop / rock. J-Rocks name had become a warm conversation among Japanese music lovers in Indonesia because this name seems to represent the genre of Japanese Rock. Initially the band was named J-Rockstar, is the idea of a sticker bearing the Rockstar, with the hope that one will be Rockstar (rock star). Additional letter "J" in front of it to represent the band itself by reason of J could mean the Japanese because they generally play J-Music, Jakarta because they come from Jakarta, Honesty in music in the sense of play that was really what they like and want to play music air-soul (soul). The name J-Rockstar eventually shortened to J-Rocks because of the mention of the issue, while the name of J-Rockstars eventually became the term for the fans / fans of J-Rocks and commonly abbreviated JRS. Since 2008 J-Rocks started wearing batik shirt with a modern design but still dressed up harajuku style, and promoting batik to young people.
Sabtu, 30 Juli 2011
Biography PADI
Padi to name a band. Strange? Not unusual? Although not argued exactly that, two record companies did not name the commercial rate. They are, said guitarist Ari Sosianto one point, Padi argued the hard food. Hence both the record company refused to sign them. The personnel Rice: Ari (guitar), Fadli (vocals), Yoyo (drums), Rindra (bass), and Pay (guitar) do not agree with the two companies. Instead, they assume "Padi" very down to earth meaningful.
And they do not just take a philosophy course, increasingly contain more and ducked, but also functions that symbolizes prosperity. "And we also want peace." With the album Lain Dunia has exceeded 800 thousand copies sold, and their second album Something Delayed has sold more than 1.6 million copies. On various message board sites slang, they are the most popular bands. This status is strong through the official forums when the MTV Asia Awards 2002 they managed to become "Best Indonesian Artist".
They deserved happy. "We are truly grateful for this award. It turned out that our sacrifice has been not in vain. First it never occurred in our minds to get the award. All we know, miss college, hire a music studio, and work," he said excitedly Pay. Padi starts from the campus of the University of Airlangga (Airlangga University), Surabaya, where the college personnel. At first they wore the name Soda. But because it is considered less suitable, they replace it with Padi.
They played the band from campus to campus. Although the new group (founded officially on April 8, 1997), they are classified as mature and is always firmly in every concept that they make. From the beginning they established themselves in the path of pop rock. Maybe that's why Sony Music is interested in managing Padi. Previously, Aquarius and RIS Music reject them. But they had refused to be a track buddy mainstay on their first album. You see, they have set up For Demi Cinta the song hero. That's why the song Sobat, which according to Sony's interesting, is inserted in the Indie album Ten. "Maybe it's our path, must come first compilation album," said Yoyo.
Padi admitted as power forward lyrics of their music, while music is only a supporter of the lyrics. Usually, they always make the lyrics first, and then define the music. But, according to Yoyo, there might they make the music first. "But still, the lyrics should be supporting." The idea of the song mostly derived from the resentment because of the breakup, feelings and personal experience of each personnel. So, arguably, a breakup makes them more creative.
And they do not just take a philosophy course, increasingly contain more and ducked, but also functions that symbolizes prosperity. "And we also want peace." With the album Lain Dunia has exceeded 800 thousand copies sold, and their second album Something Delayed has sold more than 1.6 million copies. On various message board sites slang, they are the most popular bands. This status is strong through the official forums when the MTV Asia Awards 2002 they managed to become "Best Indonesian Artist".
They deserved happy. "We are truly grateful for this award. It turned out that our sacrifice has been not in vain. First it never occurred in our minds to get the award. All we know, miss college, hire a music studio, and work," he said excitedly Pay. Padi starts from the campus of the University of Airlangga (Airlangga University), Surabaya, where the college personnel. At first they wore the name Soda. But because it is considered less suitable, they replace it with Padi.
They played the band from campus to campus. Although the new group (founded officially on April 8, 1997), they are classified as mature and is always firmly in every concept that they make. From the beginning they established themselves in the path of pop rock. Maybe that's why Sony Music is interested in managing Padi. Previously, Aquarius and RIS Music reject them. But they had refused to be a track buddy mainstay on their first album. You see, they have set up For Demi Cinta the song hero. That's why the song Sobat, which according to Sony's interesting, is inserted in the Indie album Ten. "Maybe it's our path, must come first compilation album," said Yoyo.
Padi admitted as power forward lyrics of their music, while music is only a supporter of the lyrics. Usually, they always make the lyrics first, and then define the music. But, according to Yoyo, there might they make the music first. "But still, the lyrics should be supporting." The idea of the song mostly derived from the resentment because of the breakup, feelings and personal experience of each personnel. So, arguably, a breakup makes them more creative.
Sabtu, 23 Juli 2011
Bukit Dua Belas National Park
Bukit Dua Belas National Park is a national park located in Sumatra, Indonesia. This park is a relatively small national park, covering an area of 605 km ². Bukit Dua Belas National Park is representative of a tropical rain forest region of tropical lowland rain forest in Jambi province, Indonesia. The northern part of this national park consists of primary rain forest, while the rest is secondary forest, as a result of deforestation. Originally this area is the area of permanent production forest, limited production forest areas and other uses which are combined into a national park. Natural forests that still exist situated in the northern part of this national park, while the other is a secondary forest. Plants species that exist among others "Bulian" (Eusideroxylon zwageri), "Meranti" (Shorea sp.), "Menggeris/Kempas" (Koompassia excelsa), "Jelutung" (Dyera costulata), "Jernang" (Daemonorops draco), "Damar" (Agathis sp.), and rattan (Calamus sp.).
There are approximately 120 species of plants including fungi that can be developed as a medicinal plant. This national park is the habitat of rare and endangered species such as gibbons (Hylobates syndactylus syndactylus), monkey (Macaca nemestrina), clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa diardi), deer (Tragulus javanicus kanchil), sun bear (Helarctos malayanus malayanus), deer (Muntiacus muntjak Montanus), Wild Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis sumatrana), lutra Sumatra (Lutra sumatrana), "Ajag" (Cuon alpinus sumatrensis), Sumatran rabbit (Nesolagus netscheri), Crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela malayensis), and others.
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Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park
Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park is a hilly region in the middle stretch of the eastern lowlands of Sumatra, and has the potential of plant species diversity / species endemic which has high value. Forest ecosystem types composer Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park is lowland forest, and upland forests with species such as "jelutung" (Dyera costulata), "red gum" (Palaquium spp.), "Pulai" (Alstonia scholaris), "Kempas" (Koompassia excelsa), "Meranti" (Shorea spp.), "Raflesia" (Rafflesia hasseltii), "jernang" or dragon's blood palm (Daemonorops draco), and various types of rattan. Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park has 59 species of mammals, 6 species of primates, 151 species of birds, 18 species of bats, and various species of butterflies. Besides the Sumatran tiger habitat (Panthera tigris sumatrae), tapirs (Tapirus indicus), agile gibbon (Hylobates agilis), sun bear (Helarctos malayanus malayanus), blue sempidan (Lophura ignita), kuau (Argusianus argus argus) and others.
Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park also serves as the protection of hydro-orologis Kuantan Indragiri River Basin. Originally Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park area is protected forest and limited production forests. However, the condition of the forest park is still relatively natural. Communities surrounding Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park consists of several tribes with the cultural mores and relatively still very traditional tribe, "Talang Mamak". Talang Mamak believe that the hills and plants that exist in this national park has a magical power in their lives. Indirectly they take active part in maintaining and protecting the hills / plants in national parks. Visiting Bukit Tiga Puluh National Park is an experience that we can not forget, scour the river and watch the life of plants/animals. In the area of "Air Hitam" is a habitat for tigers in Sumatra. In Tembelung Berasap" area we can see panoramic waterfalls, bathing and observing plants. Regional "Batu Belipat", "Batu Gatal" and "Kemantan" is an area of cultural tourism such as religious ceremonies Talang Mamak. For rafting activity can be done on the River Gangsal, Menggatai River, and River Sipang.
Siberut National Park
West Sumatra has one more national park in Mentawai Islands. By geographical location 1°05' - 1°45' S latitude, 98°36' - 99°03' East Longitude, Temperature 22 ° - 31 ° C, and altitude 000-500m asl. More precisely, Siberut National Park is located in Siberut Island, approximately 155 km from the city of Padang. Siberut National Park has an area of 60% of the area covered by the Dipterocarpaceae primary forest, primary mixed forest, swamps, coastal forests, and mangrove forests. Siberut National Park has 4 endemic species of primates are "bokkoi" (Macaca pagensis), "langur" (Presbytis potenziani siberu), "Bilou" (Hylobates klossii), and "Simakobu" (Nasalis concolor siberu). In addition, there are 4 types of squirrels are endemic, 17 species of mammals and 130 bird species (4 species endemic).
Siberut island, including the Siberut National Park is one of a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in Man and the Biosphere Program (MAB).
Travel to national parks in the region has not been done by many visitors and has been the main object for visitors to the island of Siberut just to see the culture of the Mentawai people residing in and around national parks. In many ways, the Mentawai people are tribes in Indonesia that is still very traditional and largely adhere to animist beliefs.
A visit to the Siberut National Park is a combination trips ranging from boating, kayaking, walking on muddy paths, enjoying the natural beauty of tropical forests including the observation of plants/animals, bathing in waterfalls and directly observe the indigenous community. The trip is an unforgettable adventure. Travel to the island of Siberut, usually arranged by travel bureaus of Padang and Bukit Tinggi including facilities guide.
Point of Tourism are Madobak, Rokdok, Matotonan, Rorogot, Butui, Teteburuk, Selaoinan and Mailepet: Exploring the forest, scour the rivers, hot springs, waterfalls, marine tourism, observing animals and plants and cultural tourism (Uma's house and religious dances).Beaches and Coastal Sagulubek Masilok. Sports surfing and diving/snorkeling in the marine park Cultural attractions outside the park: Tasa Gandang Festival in May, and Tabuik Festival in June at the Padang.
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Minggu, 26 Juni 2011
Mt. Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
National Park Mount Bromo Tengger Semeru, located in East Java has its own characteristics which Sand Sea area of 5.250 hectares with an altitude of about 2.100 m. Sand Sea this is the caldera of an ancient volcano which is covered in sand sedimentation of volcanic activity of Mount Bromo. The resulting area is believed to desert areas like the only popular in Indonesia. There are five volcanoes in the Tengger Caldera (Alt. 2.392 m), Mount Batok (Alt. 2.470 m), Mount Kursi (Alt. 2.581 m), Mount Watangan (Alt. 2.661 m), and Mount Widodaren (Alt. 2.650 m).
Based on the height, the national park area is divided into three zones characteristic of tropical rain forest in the south Semeru, Eastern Semeru (Burno), and Western Semeru (Patok Picis), which is dominated by plants of the family Anacardiaceae, Fagaceae, Sterculiaceae, Moraceae and Rubiaceae . There are also 225 species of orchids in this area. then the second montane zone where plant life is greatly reduced in this area. Most of the species that grow in this area is kind of a pioneer. There are also some plants such as "Kemlandingan" (Albizia lophantha), pine wood (Casuarina junghuhniana), "Mentinggi" (Vaccinium varingifolium), "Acacia" (Acacia decurrens) and lower plants such as "Java or Senduro Edelweiss" (Anaphalis javanica, Anaphalis longifongila) and the third is sub-alpine zone that covers this area is "Mentinggi" (Vaccinium varingifolium) and pine wood (Casuarina junghuhniana). "Kemlandingan" (Albizia lophantha) and Java can also be found growing Edelweiss in this zone.
At Mount Semeru, there is no plant life above the height 3100 m. This zone is covered in loose sandstone. Some rare flora protected in this park, such as Fagaceae, Moraceae, Sterculiaceae, Casuarina junghuhniana and about 200 species of orchids endemic.
Jumat, 24 Juni 2011
Alas Purwo National Park
Alas Purwo National Park is a national park located in Tegaldlimo Purwoharjo, Banyuwangi regency, East Java, Indonesia. Geographically located at the eastern tip of Java island south coast region between 8°26'45" - 8°47'00" latitude and 114°20'16" - 114°36'00" East Longitude. Alas Purwo National Park is a lowland rain forest ecosystem on the Island Java. Average rainfall 1.000 – 1.500 mm per year with temperatures of 22 ° - 31 ° C, and humidity 40 - 85%. Alas Purwo National Park has flat topography, light waves to the west with the highest peak of Mountain Linga 322m above sea level). Alas Purwo national park has a variety of objects and natural attractions and cultural tourism (sea, sand, sun, forest, wild animal, sport and culture) that is located not so far away from each other. Sadengan is a wildlife for bison, deer, elk, boar and bird. Located 13 km from the entrance Pasaranyar white sand beach with beach forest formations for marine tourism activities and camping. Ngagelan Beach, we can see several species of sea turtles landed to lay their eggs on the beach and turtle breeding activity. Plengkung, seeing surfer world level professionals who are doing the tourist attractions and forest searches.Bedul Segoro, is a sea tourism with Boating, swimming, water skiing on the lake and observing migratory bird from Australia.
Plengkung located next to South Alas Purwo National Park. Surfer was known to the world stage as the G-Land. The term G-land can be defined, because the location of the water surfing sports are located in the Grajagan Gulf that resembles the letter G. Plengkung including four of the world's best locations for surfing and can be equated with the location of surfing in Hawaii, Australia, and South Africa.
The diversity of animal in the area of Alas Purwo National Park divided into 4 classes animal such as Mammals, Aves, Pisces and Reptiles. Mammals recorded as many as 31 species, These animal is Banteng (Bos javanicus), Deer (Cervus timorensis), ajag (Cuon alpinus), Babi Hutan (Sus scrofa), Menjangan (Muntiacus muntjak), Leopard (Panthera pardus), monkey (Trachypithecus auratus) and Komodo (Varanus Salvator).
Bird that have been identified totaling 236 species of land bird and water bird, some species of which are migratory bird that have been identified totaling 39 species. Bird species is easy to see, Ayam Hutan (Gallus Gallus), Kangkareng (Antracoceros coronatus), Rangkok (Buceros undulatus) and Peacock (Pavo muticus).
Unique and endemic plant in this national park is kecik (Manilkara kauki) and bamboo manggong (Gigantochloa manggong). Other plant are ketapang (Terminalia cattapa), nyamplung (Calophyllum inophyllum) and 13 species of bamboo.
Kamis, 23 Juni 2011
Baluran National Park
Baluran National Park located at 7 ° 55'17 .76 "S and 114 ° 23'15 .27" E, which is representative of a specific dry forest ecosystem in Banyuputih, Situbondo, East Java, Indonesia, consists of savanna vegetation types (40 percent of total area) , mangrove forest, monsoon forest, lower montane forest, swamp forest and evergreen forests. Generally, in the Java island there is a lot of national park that have ecosystem in common. National park in java island have a rainforest ecosystem with a various animal and plant with astounishing mountain as a core.
"Wild Bull" is an iconic animal in Baluran National Park. In addition, there are about 155 species of birds including the rare such as the "Layang Api" (Hirundo rustica), "Tuwur asia" (Eudynamys scolopacea), peacock (Pavo muticus), "Ayam hutan merah" (Gallus Gallus), "Kangkareng" (Anthracoceros convecus ), "Rangkong" (Buceros rhinoceros), and "Bangau" (Leptoptilos javanicus). Plants in this national park has various species, which there are native plants are unique and interesting that is "Widoro bukol" (Ziziphus rotundifolia), "Mimba" (Azadirachta indica) and "Pilang" (Acacia leucophloea). Other plants that like "Asam Jawa" (Tamarindus indica), "Gadung" (Dioscorea hispida), "Kemiri" (Aleurites moluccana), "Gebang" (Corypha utan), "Api – api" (Avicennia sp.), "Kendal" (Cordia obliqua), "Manting" (Syzygium polyanthum) and "Kepuh" (Sterculia foetida). There are 26 species of animal such as "Banteng" (Bos javanicus javanicus), Wild buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), "Ajag" (Cuon alpinus javanicus), "Menjangan" (Muntiacus muntjak muntjak), leopard (Panthera pardus weld), deer ( Tragulus javanicus pelandoc, Cervus timorensis Russa).
Spots of tourism in Baluran National Park is "Bekol" and "Semiang", where we can observe of wildlife such as pheasant, peacock, deer, and wild buffalo, bird. "Bama" is a marine tourism we can go fishing, diving/snorkeling. "Manting", "Air Kacip" is the source of water that never dry all year and as a habitat of leopard. "Popongan", "Sejile", "Sirontoh" and "Kalitopo" also can boating on the calm sea, seeing various kinds of ornamental fish and migratory bird observation. "Curah Tangis" is a place about activities of rock climbing as high as 10-30 meters, with a slope of up to 85%.
http://www.nationalparkadventure.info/2011/05/baluran-national-park.htmlMountain Rinjani National Park
Mountain Rinjani National Park
has a diverse ecosystem types with the type of mountain rain forest and savanna located on the island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara with an area of 40,000 hectares. In the valley west of Mountain Rinjani there lies Lake Segara Anak . Lake Segara Anak is the term for the sasak tribe which means small sea. Segara Anak Lake Area of about 1,100 acres with depths ranging between 160-230 meters. In the middle of Lake Segara Anak appear active volcanic mountain and continue to grow the Jari Mountain . Jari Mountain is getting higher each year. Mountain Rinjani National Park has two orchid species endemic to the Perisstylus rintjaniensis and Perisstylus Lombokensis. Plant diversity-owned Mountain Rinjani National Park is "Eidelweis" (Anaphalis javanica), "Bayur" (Pterospermum javanicum), "Jelutung" (Laportea stimulant), "Jambu - jambuan" (Syzygium sp.), "Duren - durenan" (Aglaia argentea), "Banyan" (Ficus benjamina), "Keruing" (Dipterocarpus hasseltii) and "Rerau" ( Dipterocarpus imbricatus).
has two orchid species endemic to the Perisstylus rintjaniensis and Perisstylus Lombokensis. Plant diversity-owned Mountain Rinjani National Park is "Eidelweis" (Anaphalis javanica), "Bayur" (Pterospermum javanicum), "Jelutung" (Laportea stimulant), "Jambu - jambuan" (Syzygium sp.), "Duren - durenan" (Aglaia argentea), "Banyan" (Ficus benjamina), "Keruing" (Dipterocarpus hasseltii) and "Rerau" ( Dipterocarpus imbricatus).Mountain Rinjani National Park also has a diversity of animal species endemic mammals are "Rinjani Weasels" (Paradoxurus hemaproditus rinjanicus), there are also Deer (Muntiacus muntjak nainggolani), "Dawah" (Ducula lacernulata sasakensis), Ebony leaf monkey (Trachypithecus auratus kohlbruggei), Pangolin (Manis javanica), "Horn cikukua bird" (Philemon buceroides neglectus), "Black nape kepudang" (Oriolus chinensis broderipii), and several species of reptiles.
also has a diversity of animal species endemic mammals are "Rinjani Weasels" (Paradoxurus hemaproditus rinjanicus), there are also Deer (Muntiacus muntjak nainggolani), "Dawah" (Ducula lacernulata sasakensis), Ebony leaf monkey (Trachypithecus auratus kohlbruggei), Pangolin (Manis javanica), "Horn cikukua bird" (Philemon buceroides neglectus), "Black nape kepudang" (Oriolus chinensis broderipii), and several species of reptiles.Point of tourism in Mountain Rinjani National Park are the peak of mountain Rinjani that we can see a marveolus view and unique landscape in Lake Segara Anak, Sebau, Baru Mountain and Lombok Island.
http://www.nationalparkadventure.info/2011/05/mountain-rinjani-national-park.html are the peak of mountain Rinjani that we can see a marveolus view and unique landscape in Lake Segara Anak, Sebau, Baru Mountain and Lombok Island. Komodo National Park
Komodo National Park is at coordinates 119°09'00'' - 119°55'00 "east longitude and 8°20'00" - 8°53'00 "LS in West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province. Distribution region divided between East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara. Based on his physical condition, the Komodo National Park consists of three large islands such as Komodo Island, Rinca Island, and Padar Island, and several small islands. Inland area of Komodo National Park has an area of 603 km ² of the total area of 1.817 km² with the highest mountain is Mountain Satalibo located on the island of Komodo and Rinca Island. With hot temperatures and dry conditions and the presence of nature a vast savanna, it is a habitat ideal for the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) which is the icon of the Komodo National Park. Vegetation types found in Komodo National Park is a Forest Prairie and Savanna, Tropical Forest, Mangrove and Coral Reef. The composition of flora and fauna in the Park vary among deer (Cervus timorensis), coyotes (Cuon alpinus), wild boar (Sus scrofa), long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis), wild horse (Equus caballus) and wild buffalo (Bubalus bubalus), weasels (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus), Rinca rat (Hundred ritjanus), and fruit bats (Cynopterus brachyotis and Pteropsis sp.) and 111 species of birds are birds singed (Megapodius reinwardti), yellow-crested cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea), turtledove (Geopelia striata), cuckoo (Streptopelia chinensis), green pergam (Ducula Aenea), Philemon buceroides, bird king prawns (Halcyon capensis), and glasses of sea birds (Zosterops chloris) and other Reptiles Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) as the cobra (Naja naja) , snake Russell (Viperia russeli), green tree snake (Trimeresurus albolabris), python (Python sp.), sea snakes (Laticauda colubrina), lizards (Scinidae, Dibamidae, and Varanidae), gecko (Gekko sp.), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) and green turtle (Chelonia mydas). tourism center in Komodo National Park is Loh Liang as a control dragons, there are coral reefs Red Beach is gorgeous, Loh Sebita is a mangrove area, Loh Buaya, Pulau Kalong, and Code Golo and Molo Strait.
http://www.nationalparkadventure.info/2011/05/komodo-national-park.htmlBetung Kerihun National Park
Betung Kerihun National Park has an area of 8,000 km² located in the province of West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Topography of Betung Kerihun National Park is hilly mountain stretching that connects Muller Mountain and Betung Kerihun Mountain, as well as the boundary between the territory of Indonesia to Sarawak, Malaysia. Betung Kerihun National Park has various types of forest ecosystem is lowland forest, sub-montane, and Montana. With high-value plant diversity as much as 1.216 species (75% endemic to Borneo). There are approximately 48 species of mammals in example "Kelasi" (Presbytis rubicunda rubicunda), "Orangutan" (Pongo Satyrus), "Owa" (Hylobates muelleri), "Kepuh" (Presbytis frontata frontata) and "Kokah" (Presbytis femoralis chrysomelas); 301 birds species consists of 151 genera and 36 families, 15 species of migratory birds, and 24 species endemic to Borneo; 51 species of amphibian, 52 reptile species, 170 kinds of insects and 112 species of fish.
Besides having a diversity of plants and animals, flow very clear creek comes from the waterfall / cascade at the top of the hill, the sound of birds chirping and the cries of various animals, all of which can be seen and felt within the national park.
Residents around the park is largely derived from the Dayak tribe. Consisting of a group of Dayak Iban, Dayak Dayak Parks and Bukat. One habit that is quite unique from them is to use the "Tattoo" on the skin.
Object tourism in National Parks is Muller Mountains, Kerihun Mountain, and Betung Mountain is a paradise for hikers and rock climbers. We could scour the river, fishing, watching wildlife and plants, and cultural tourism in River Tekelan, Sibau, Mendalam, Embaloh and Kanyau. For rafting, Riam Lapan and Riam Matahari is a location that you will never forget.
http://www.nationalparkadventure.info/2011/05/betung-kerihun-national-park.htmlNational Park Lake Sentarum
In 1999, Lake Sentarum designated as a National Park by the Indonesian government that is representative of freshwater swamp forest ecosystem and the tropical rain forest in Borneo. Lake Sentarum is a seasonal lake that lies in the Kapuas river basin. Sentarum Lake is the regulator of the water system for the Kapuas River Basin and also as a water catchment area. Lake Sentarum located downstream of the Kapuas River and depending on fluctuations of amount water collected in the lake. Distinctive and original plants in Sentarum Lake National Park are "Tengkawang" (Shorea beccariana) and also other plants such as "Meranti" (Shorea sp.), "Jelutung" (Dyera costulata), "Trembesi" (Eusideroxylon zwageri) and "Ramin" (Gonystylus bancanus).
Aquatic systems from freshwater lakes and flooded forests makes Lake Sentarum different from any other lakes. The water was coloured dark reddish because they contain tannins derived from peat in the surrounding forest. During the rainy season, the depth of the lake water could reach 6-8 meters and cause flood surrounding forest. However, throughout the dry season, the place that the water level in Sungai Kapuas gradually decreased, water from Lake Sentarum will flow into the Kapuas River so that water in the river discharge is relatively stable. Finally at the peak of the dry season, state Sentarum Lake and the area will become a large expanse of land. The fish that had been on the lake, will be noticed in small pools.
People's lives around the national park which tribe Dayak Iban, Sebaruk, Sontas, Kenyah and Punan still traditional. Longhouse (betang) which isinhabited by tribes are diverse in space, you will discover five to eight inhabited and there are heads of homes are occupied by 15 to 30 heads of homes. Longhouses lived on by 15-30 heads of families, have an average length of 186 meters and 6 meters wide. Life at home betang show a a harmonious relationship, innocence and the hospitality of the tribe, and usually tourists will be treated to dance Dayak. Point of tourism interest to visit is Mount Lanjak, Nanga Kenelang and Bukit Tekenang where we can see a scene of the lake, boating and bird and animal observation equipped research laboratory facilities.
Rabu, 22 Juni 2011
Manupeu - Tanah Daru National Park
Manupeu – Tanah Daru National Park situated in Sumba Island with a region of 88.000 hectares with a stretch of steep topography of the cliffs bordering the seashore and has a spring forest ecosystem types lowlands. Manupeu – Tanah Daru National Park contains a quality value species diversity of about 118 species of plants which include Walnut (Aleurites moluccana), "Kesambi" (Schleichera oleosa), "Suren" (Toona sureni), "Taduk" (Sterculia foetida), "Pulai" (Alstonia scholaris), Tamarind (Tamarindus indica), "Jambu hutan" (Syzygium sp.), and Mountain pine (Casuarina sp.).Creatures that exist in Manupeu – Tanah Daru National Park as many as 87 bird species including 7 species of cockatoo endemic to the Manupeu – Tanah Daru National Park "Kepodang Sungu Sumba" (Coracina dohertyi), "Kakatua cempaka" (Cacatua sulphurea citrinocristata), "Merpati Sumba" (Treron teysmannii), "Julang Sumba" (Rhyticeros everetti), "Madu Sumba" (Nectarinia buettikoferi) and Sikatan Sumba (Ficedula harterti).
Julang Sumba and Kakatua Cempaka is the most rare birds and endangered species, especially on the island of Sumba. Manupeu – Tanah Daru National Park has 57 species of butterflies including seven endemic to the island of Sumba is Papilio neumoegenii, Ideopsis oberthurii, Delias fasciata, Junonia adulatrix, Athyma karita, Sumalia Chilo, and Elimnia amoena. Point of tourism in Manupeu – Tanah Daru National Park among others Waikabubak Land adjacent to Manupeu – Tanah Daru National Park found many ancient tombs carved. Ancient tombs is a symbol of social status and public health (overdo Tana, Watu Karagata and Bulu Peka Mila). Pasola, is the attraction of the ritual is very interesting and exciting, because it seems some people mount a horse who decorated the colorful, attack each other to knock each other with wooden spears. Attractions was held in February in Lamboya and Kodi, in March in Gaura and Wanukaka.
http://www.nationalparkadventure.info/2011/05/manupeu-tanah-daru-national-park.htmlBunaken National Park
Bunaken National Park is a marine park located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, which covers an area of 890,65 km ² as representative of Indonesian tropical water ecosystems consisting of mangrove, seagrass beds, coral reefs, and coastal ecosystems. 7% of Bunaken National Park is the habitat of the sea, while the remaining 3% is mainland, covering five islands : Bunaken, Manado Tua, Mantehage, Naen and Siladen. In the northern part consists of the Bunaken, Manado Tua, Montehage, Siladen, and Nain Island. Coral reef ecosystem of Bunaken National Park is very rich. There are about 390 species of coral reefs in this region. Species of algae that can be found in Bunaken National Park is Caulerpa, Halimeda and Padina, while a lot of seaweed species found are Thalassia hemprichii, Enhallus acoroides, and Thalassaodendron ciliatum. Bunaken National Park also has various species of fish, marine mammals, reptiles, birds, molluscs and mangroves. About 90 species of fish living in waters of this region. On the mainland, the island is rich in Arecaceae, sago, woka, silar and coconut. In addition, the Bunaken National Park also has a species of animals that live on land, such as deer and possum. Mangrove forest in this park into a habitat for crabs, lobsters, molluscs and sea birds.
Types of animals living in terrestrial and coastal including Sulawesi black macaques (Macaca nigra nigra), deer (Cervus timorensis Russa), and possum (Ailurops ursinus ursinus). Plant species in the mangroves of Bunaken National Park namely Rhizophora sp., Sonneratia sp., Lumnitzera sp., And Bruguiera sp. This forest is rich with various kinds of crab, shrimp, mollusks and various types of sea birds such as seagulls, herons, sea virgin, and cangak sea. This type of algae found in this national park include the type of Caulerpa sp., Halimeda sp., And Padina sp. Seagrass beds are dominated mainly on the island Montehage, and Nain island of Thalassia hemprichii, Enhallus acoroides, and Thalassodendron ciliatum.
National Parks Taka Bonerate
Taka Bonerate National Park located in Selayar District, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Geographically situated between 120°55'- 121°00' east longitude and 6° 22'- 7°4' latitude. The number of islands in this region are as many as 21 islands. Taka Bonerate National Park has the third largest coral atoll in the world. Size of the atoll is approximately 220,000 hectares, with a coral reef flat area of 530,765 hectares. Coral atoll consisting of clusters of islands coral reefs , forming islands with considerable amounts. Among the islands of coral reefs, there are narrow straits are deep and steep. On the outer atoll area, surrounded by a mass of dark blue water that is deep enough waters (more than 1,500 meters) and steep. Most of the types of coral reefs have been formed atoll (barrier reef) and the reef edge (fringing reef). Everything is beautiful, coral reefs are still relatively intact. Taka Bonerate National Park consists of Macan Islands (14 islands) and Passi Tallu Islands (7 islands), which most of these islands are atolls with white sand configuration. At low tide the sea water will seem like a dry land interspersed by the puddle that formed small pools.
Flora species that grow in coastal areas dominated by coconut (Cocos nucifera), Pandan (Pandannus sp), Pines (Casuarina equisetifolia), "Ketapang" (Terminalia catappa) and "Waru" (Hibiscus tiliaceus). While the types of water plants that were common among other types of seaweed and algae from the type of Thalassia sp, Enhalus sp, Halimeda sp. and Sargasum sp. The types of turtles were recorded, including the hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), green turtle (Chelonia mydas), and Lekang turtle (Dermochelys coriacea).
Taka Bonerate National Park potential as a tourist attraction, as many as 15 islands in The Taka Bonerate National Park can do diving, snorkeling, and other marine tourism.
http://www.nationalparkadventure.info/2011/06/taka-bonerate-national-park.htmlSelasa, 21 Juni 2011
Manusela National Park
Some plant species in this national park are "Meranti" (Shorea selanica), "Benuang" (Octomeles sumatrana), "Matoa" (Pometia pinnata), "Eucalyptus" (Melaleuca leucadendron), various kinds of orchids, and endemic ferns (Chintea binaya).
About 117 bird species found in the Manusela National Park, musk Ternate (Lorius garrulus), black-headed parrot (L. domicella), Seram cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis), king prawn (Halcyon lazuli and Halcyon sancta) and parrot ambon (Alisterus amboinensis). Parrot is one species endemic to the island of Maluku, its existence threatened with extinction in the wild due to poaching and the destruction of their habitat. Other wildlife in this national park is the deer (Cervus timorensis moluccensis), Kuskus (Phalanger orientalis orientalis), mongoose (Pardofelis marmorata), dugongs (Dugong dugon), green turtle (Chelonia mydas), and various species of butterflies.
Point of tourism is to visit Merkele Edge, Edge Kabipoto, Wae Kawa, exploring the forest, rock climbing, animal/plant observation. In Pasahari is deer and bird wildlife observation. In Wai Isal, camping, exploring the forest, animal/plant observation. In Pilana, observations of butterflies and exploring the forest. At Binaya Mountain we can climbing, explore the forests and waterfalls. Manusela National Park is known as a natural tourist attraction with its own charm with beautiful natural scenery and interesting and hilly topography of which Markele edge, valley Manusela, edge Kobipoto, plains and valleys north Nausea Wae Kawa in the south. Attractions that can be enjoyed is exploring the forest, rock climbing, animal/plant observation.
Wakatobi National Park
Wakatobi National Park is in South East Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. This National Park has the potential of marine natural resources which presents an amazing underwater panorama. In general, the waters have started from a flat configuration, sloping toward the sea, and steep. The water depth varies up to 1.044 meters with a floor of most of the sandy and rocky. Wakatobi National Park is comprised of four major islands, namely Wangi – Wangi island, Kaledupa island, Tomia island, and Binongko island. This National Park has 25 pieces with clusters of coral reefs around the coast of coral islands along the 600 km. More than 112 coral species from 13 families including Pavona cactus, Acropora hyacinthus, Leptoseris yabei, Acropora formosa, Psammocora profundasafla, Lobophyllia robusta, Fungia molucensis, Euphyllia glabrescens, Tubastraea frondes, Stylophora pistillata and Throchelliophorum Sarcophyton.
Fish species of Wakatobi National Park which is owned as many as 93 species of fish consumption and trade of ornamental fish such as "Baronang" (Siganus guttatus), Heniochus acuminatus, "Takhasang" (Naso unicornis), "Pogo-pogo" (Balistoides viridescens), "Napoleon" (Cheilinus undulatus), red fish (Lutjanus biguttatus), Amphiprion melanopus, Chaetodon specullum, Chelmon rostratus, Lutjanus monostigma, Argus spots (Cephalopholus argus) and Caesio caerularea.
In addition there are several species of sea birds such as goose-brown stone (Sula leucogaster plotus), king prawn erasia (Alcedo atthis), also there are three types of turtles that often landed on islands in the National Park are " Lekang turtle" (Lepidochelys olivacea), "Tempayan turtle" (Caretta caretta) and hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata).
The indigenous people who live around the Wakatobi National Park is the tribe called the sea or the Bajau tribe. From the whole human boating in Southeast Asia that still have traditional boating culture is the Bajau tribe. Seeing their daily life is interesting and unique, especially diving into the ocean without any equipment to spear fish.
Point of tourism interest to visit are Hoga island, Binongko Island, Wangi - Wangi island, Kaledupa Island and Tomia Island, especially for diving, snorkeling, marine tourism, swimming and camping.
http://www.nationalparkadventure.info/2011/06/wakatobi-national-park.htmlKayan Mentarang National Park
Kayan Mentarang National Park has primary and secondary forest areas largest remaining old on the island of Borneo and Southeast Asia. Kayan Mentarang National Park name taken from the two important river names in the national park, the Kayan River in the south and north of the River Mentarang. With a land area of about 1.35 million hectares, this forest expanse stretching across the northern part of East Kalimantan Province, precisely in Malinau Regency, Regency Nunukan and Bulungan, directly adjacent to the Sabah and Sarawak, Malaysia. Most of the areas included in the district of Malinau and partly included in Nunukan district. Kayan Mentarang National Park has a diversity of high value, rare and protected species of plants and animals. Some other plants that exist are "Pulai" (Alstonia scholaris), "Jelutung" (Dyera costulata), "Ramin" (Gonystylus bancanus), "Agathis" (Agathis borneensis), "Trembesi" (Eusideroxylon zwageri), "Rengas" (Gluta wallichii), "Gaharu" (Aquilaria malacensis), palm (Arenga pinnata), various kinds of orchids, palms, and "kantung semar". In addition, there are several types of plants that not all can be identified as a new species in Indonesia. Flora species that are reported in this region of which include 500 species of orchids and at least 25 species of rattan. It also has managed inventory 277 species of birds including 11 species new to Borneo and Indonesia, 19 species and 12 endemic species are nearly extinct. Some interesting species of which are 7 types of hornbills, Kuau, Sepindan Borneo and the types of King Prawn.
Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park
With an area of 105,194 hectares, Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park geographically located between 121°4' - 122°44' east longitude and 4°22' - 4°39' latitude. Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park situated in Southeast Sulawesi province, Indonesia. Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park is a representative type of low mountain rain forest ecosystem, mangroves, coastal forests, savannahs, and freshwater swamp forest in Sulawesi. Savanna vegetation in this park has distinctive features and unique, because it is a combination of grassy plains with plants agel, palm leaves and bamboo thorns, bushes and plants are also along the rivers that flow in these savannas. Plant diversity in this region is very prominent of carrying at least 89 families, 257 genera and 323 species of plants, including "Lara" (Metrosideros petiolata), "Sisio" (Cratoxylum formosum), "Kalapi" (Callicarpa celebica), "Tongke" (Bruguiera gimnorrhiza), palm (Borassus flabellifer), and lotus (Victoria spp.). This area is also a habitat for various bird species, 155 bird species recorded in it, 32 of which are rare species and 37 species classified as endemic. Birds include "Maleo" (Macrocephalon maleo), "Bangau tong – tong" (Leptoptilos javanicus), white cockatoo (Cacatua galerita triton), There is one type of bird that is endemic in Southeast Sulawesi "Kacamata Sulawesi" (Zosterops consobrinorum). These birds were never seen for tens of years ago, but now we can see at Rawa Aopa Watumohai National Park.
Primate species there is a black monkey (Macaca nigra nigra) and Tarsius (Tarsius spectrum spectrum). Rare and endangered species such as Sulawesi civet (Macrogalidia musschenbroekii musschenbroekii), lowland anoa (Bubalus depressicornis), anoa mountains (B. quarlesi), "Soa-soa" (Hydrosaurus amboinensis), deer (Cervus timorensis djonga), babirusa (Babyrousa babyrussa celebensis), and possum (Strigocuscus celebensis celebensis).
Point of tourism to visit are Pulau Harapan, located in the center of Rawa Aopa to see a panorama of natural wetlands, water birds and boating. Lanowulu Beach, canoe along the river to the coast, mangrove forest, swimming, and marine tourism. Watumohai Mountain, hiking and camping. On the slopes of the mountain there savannas to see hundreds of deer grazing, birds and other wildlife.
http://www.nationalparkadventure.info/2011/06/rawa-aopa-watumohai-national-park.htmlNational Parks Laiwangi - Wanggameti
Laiwangi - Wanggameti National Park has rain forest classification and Elfin Forest situated in East Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara. With the topography around 6% - 60%, Laiwangi - Wanggameti National Park have a flat rate up to extreme steepness. In general, the type of ecosystem in the Laiwangi - Wanggameti National Park include mangrove forest, beach forest, tropical dry forest and season with lowland rain forest to mountain. Laiwanggi-Wanggameti National Park are water catchment areas. Laiwangi - Wanggameti National Parks includes two river basins of watershed and sub watershed Kambaniru Nggongi.
Laiwangi - Wanggameti National Park is a habitat for typical flora and fauna of Sumba. There are other plant species between forest Cashew (Syzygium sp.), "Pulai" (Alstonia scholaris), "Banyan" (Ficus sp.), Canary (Canarium oleosum), Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), "Honggi" (Myristica littoralis), "Suren" (Toona sureni) , "Taduk" (Sterculia foetida), "Kesambi" (Schleichera oleosa) and "Hangkang" (Palaquium obovatum). Also in Laiwangi - Wanggameti National Park have a high diversity of animals, namely 43 species of butterflies, including three endemic species of butterfly halipron (Troides haliphron, Elimnias amoena, Sumalia Chilo, Ideopsis oberthurii, and Athyma karita and there are 78 types of where 8 species of birds are endemic Sumba. There is also a long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis fascicularis), wild boar (Sus sp.), "Komodo" (Varanus Salvator), Timor python (Python timorensis), and partridges (Gallus Gallus). In addition, a major population of birds "walik rawamanu" (Ptilinopus dohertyi), Sumba pigeon (Treron teysmannii) and various other bird species such as "Gemak Sumba" (Turnix everetti), Cockatoos Cempaka (Cacatua sulphurea citrinocristata), Parrots (Lorius domicella), "Sikatan Sumba" (Ficedula harterti), "Kepodang Sungu Sumba" (Coracina dohertyi), and "Madu Sumba" (Nectarinia buettikoferi).
http://www.nationalparkadventure.info/2011/05/laiwangi-wanggameti-national-park.htmlTeluk Cendrawasih National Park
Recorded approximately 209 species of fish among the inhabitants of this region Butterflyfish, angelfish, damselfish, parrotfish, rabbitfish, and anemonefish. Types of mollusks include cowries (Cypraea spp.), Snails strombidae (Lambis spp.), Cone snails (Conus spp.), Triton trumpet (Charonia tritonis), and giant clams (Tridacna gigas). There are four types of turtles that often landed in the national park is the hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), green turtle (Chelonia mydas), turtle (Lepidochelys olivaceae), and leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea), Dugong (Dugong dugon), blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), coconut crabs (Birgus latro), dolphins, and sharks. There is a natural cave which is a relic of ancient times, hot springs that contain sulfur without Misowaar salinity on the island, cave in water with a depth of 100 feet in Tanjung Mangguar. A number of relics from the 18th century can still be found in several places, such as Wendesi, Wasior, and Yomber.
Point of tourism to visit are Nusrowi Island, Mioswaar Island, Rumberpon island as we can obsere wildlife such as birds, deer breeding, marine tourism, diving and snorkelling. Windesi and Yoop Island are to observe whales and dolphins. Roon Island is to observe bird species, diving, snorkeling, waterfalls and cultural tourism.
Senin, 20 Juni 2011
National Parks Aketajawe Lolobata
point of tourism in Aketajawe Lolobata National Park has tremendous potential landscape to attract tourists, such as natural scenery, waterfalls, attractions lives of various birds in their natural habitat, the location of research and there are traditional cultural Tugutil society. Tugutil culture is a potential tourist attraction, in addition to the wealth of knowledge in the use of medicinal plants. For adventurers who love the beauty of nature, especially bird lovers this is a paradise of birds. This is where four of the five endemic bird species that are globally endangered, and where the bird species of economic value is high enough, "Bidadari Halmahera" (Semioptera wallacei) and a white cockatoo (Cacatua alba).
http://www.nationalparkadventure.info/2011/05/aketajawe-lolobata-national-park.htmlSabtu, 18 Juni 2011
Palung Mountain National Park
Geographically, Palung Mountain National Park is located at 1 ° 00 '- 1 ° 20' latitude and 109 ° 00 '- 110 ° 24' E in Palung Mountain in Ketapang, West Kalimantan. Palung Mountain National Park has a complete ecosystem above all national parks in Indonesia. In addition, Palung Mountain National Park is also a habitat for approximately 2.200 orangutans. About 65 percent of the region, still a primary forest undisturbed by human activity and has many wild plant and animal communities. Like other areas of West Kalimantan, this region is generally covered by Trembesi (Eusideroxylon zwageri), damar (Agathis borneensis), ramin (Gonystylus bancanus), Pulai (Alstonia scholaris), Rengas (Gluta renghas), jelutung (Dyera costulata), Bruguiera sp, and medicinal plants. Plants are quite unique in this national park is the black orchid (Coelogyne pandurata). The appeal of the black orchid flower seen in the form of which is marked with green color with a combination of black spot in the middle of the flower, and bloom time between 5-6 days.
Noted there are 190 species of birds and 35 kinds of mammals that acts as spreader plant seeds in the forest. All families of birds and probably of all bird species in Borneo, still lives in Palung Mountain National Park. Animals are often seen in the Palung Mountain National Park is bekantan (Nasalis larvatus), orangutan (Pongo Satyrus), four-striped ground squirrel (Lariscus hosei), deer (Muntiacus muntjak pleiharicus), Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis), ivory turtle (Orlitia borneensis), and jars turtle (Caretta caretta). No less interesting presence of squirrels walnuts (Rheithrosciurus macrotis) is very rare, and difficult to see.
point of tourism to visit, such as Kampung Baru where bekantan animal observation, Matan and Simpang River with river scour tour , observing wildlife and cultural tourism (ancient site), and climbing in Palung Mountain (1.116 m) and Panti Mountain (1.050 m).
http://www.nationalparkadventure.info/2011/05/palung-mountain-national-park.htmlMount Kerinci Seblat national park
This national park also consists of hot springs, wing swift rivers, caves, waterfalls and the highest caldera lake in Southeast Asia, namely in the Mount Tujuh. Also has a variety of species, about 4,000 species of plants grow in areas of national parks, rare and endemic plants such as Kerinci pine (Pinus strain Kerinci), wood bloodsucker (Harpulia alborea), Raflesia flower (Rafflesia arnoldi and Rafflesia hasseltii), and the corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum and Amorphophallus. decus-silvae) which are dominated by the Dipterocarpaceae family including the world's largest flower Rafflesia arnoldi, and the highest rates in the world, the Titan Arum. The animal in the national park area Kerinci Seblat National Park has 37 species of mammals, 10 species of reptiles, 6 species of amphibians, 8 species of primates and 139 bird species, comprising among others the Sumatran Tiger, Sumatran Rhinoceros, Sumatran Elephant, Clouded Tiger, Malay Tapir, Sun Bear and about 370 species of birds.
The mountain is surrounded by dense forests of Kerinci Seblat National Park and is the habitat of Sumatran tiger and Sumatran rhinoceros. Kerinci Seblat National Park is a representative type of lowland rain forest ecosystems to sub-alpine ecosystems as well as some unique ecosystems such as peat swamps, freshwater swamps and lakes. Another potential draw the attention of visitors in this park, like the sound observation hornbills (Buceros sumatranus rhinoceros) and the looming (Aceros undulatus undulatus) and the laughter of hysteria stunning ivory bird (Rhinoplax vigil); the golden cat (Catopuma temminckii temminckii) very mysterious, and the existence of unsolved mysteries about a kind of primate that walked upright and quickly disappeared among the trees, where the local people call it "short people".
http://www.nationalparkadventure.info/2011/04/mt-kerinci-seblat-national-park.htmlTogean Island National Park
Togean Islands National Park in the gulf of Tomini, Central Sulawesi is located in the transition zone Wallace and Weber lines and a group of small islands that lay in the middle of the Gulf of Tomini. Togean Islands National Park is located at coordinates 00°07'43'' – 00°65'06 "latitude and 121°51’63’’-122°44’00” east, which consists of approximately 66 large and small islands, where island Unauna, Batudaka, Togean, Talatakoh, Waleakodi and Waleabahi is large islands.
Vegetation on the Togean island, one that is not usually found in National Park than other regions are found here, the wide variety of fruit trees. Fruit trees, among others, similar to jackfruit (Artocarpus integer), durian (Durio zibethinus), Rao (Dracontomelon dao), tea (Artocarpus elasticus) and mango (Mangifera foetida). Secondary tree species which are common is "kole" (Alphitonia excelsa) , "ndolia" (Cananga odorata), Anthocephalus chinensis, Duabanga moluccana, Alstonia spectabilis, Mallotus spp., and Macaranga spp. Alphitonia incana and Trichespemum morotaense that often dominate the stands at the secondary forest is one characteristic of secondary forests in Sulawesi. The same is also found in the vicinity of the Lore Lindu National Park, also in Central Sulawesi. good forest conditions found in the area around the mid-to top of Benteng Mountain. Here encountered many "Durian" (Durio zibethinus) measuring diameter up to more than 80 cm.
Vegetation on the Batudaka island, In terms of habitat, a cursory look Batudaka island has a somewhat different conditions Togean island. Batudaka Island has a beach with cliffs, reefs are longer, especially in inland areas of central and West, where this region began to narrow. The types of common and dominant tree looked different. And vice versa, a common species here are rarely found on the island of Togean, tree species, among others, was "Kayubesi" (Intsia bijuga), especially around Kayome, Garuga floribunda, Sterculia macrocarpa, Dysoxylum aliaceum and several types of interest Sapotaceae.
Point of tourism, one of them with the settlement of Bajo in Kabalutan. Formed by volcanic activity, the island is covered by lush vegetation and thick, and surrounded by coral formations. The coral reef and beaches provide a place for some marine animals to live and breed, such as green turtles.
http://www.nationalparkadventure.info/2011/05/togean-islands-national-park.htmlTanjung Puting National Park
Tanjung Puting National Park covering an area of 415,040 hectares is located between 2°35' – 3°20'latitude and 111°50' – 112°15' east longitude in West Kalimantan. Tanjung Puting National Park has various types of ecosystems, the lowland tropical, heath, swamp, peat swampland and mangroves forest. Tanjung Puting National Park was originally a wildlife reserves with total area of 305,000 hectares. Tanjung Puting National Park is the very first place in Indonesia as an orangutan rehabilitation center. There are about three locations for the rehabilitation of orangutans at Camp Leakey, Tanjung Harapan and Pondok Tanggui. Borneo Orangutan has a dark reddish colored fur with no tail. In line with the growth of age, adult males develop a cheek to shape a cushion. The older, bigger cheek pads so that his face seemed grim.
This area is dominated by lowland forest plants such as “Jelutung” (Dyera costulata), “Ramin” (Gonystylus bancanus), “Meranti” (Shorea sp.), “Keruing” (Dipterocarpus sp.) and rattan. Endemic and rare species found in protected forests of Tanjung Putting National Park, among others, “Orangutan” (Pongo Satyrus), “Bekantan” (Nasalis larvatus), “Red Monkey” (Presbytis rubicunda rubida), “Bear” (Helarctos malayanus euryspilus), “Deer” (Tragulus javanicus klossi) and “Leopard” (Neofelis nebulosa) It was recorded more than 200 species of birds that live in the area Tanjung Puting National Park. One type of bird in this region, namely “Sindang lawe” (Ciconia stormii) including 20 species of the world's rarest birds. Tanjung Puting National Park is also one place for all kinds of bird species colony "great alba" like Egreta alba, Arhinga melanogaster, and Ardea purpurea.
Points of tourism to be visited are "Tanjung Harapan" It is the first station in the rehabilitation of orangutans. It is located in secondary forest and swamp forests that are equipped with guest house, information center and the road trail. Pondok Tanggui, Orangutans are still observed in a closed and avoid contact with humans.
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