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Indonesia e la Riforma di Way Kambas: Una Nuova Era per la Conservazione?
L’Indonesia sta per rivedere il Piano di gestione del Parco Nazionale di Way Kambas, convertendo questo santuario per gli animali in un “centro di profitto” piuttosto che in un “centro di costo”. La proposta del governo punta a trasformare il parco in un’area destinata al carbon trading e al turismo di lusso, utilizzando i proventi per finanziare progetti di conservazione ed eco-restauro.
Cambiamenti nella classificazione delle terre
Secondo quanto riportato da Hans Nicholas Jong su Mongabay, il piano di riqualificazione prevede la riduzione dell’area centrale protetta da circa 60.000 a 27.661 ettari, riducendo così la parte più critica per la conservazione. Questo cambiamento quadruplica l’area destinata a progetti di carbon trading e allo sviluppo commerciale, suscitando preoccupazioni e critiche da parte di esperti e attivisti ambientali.
“Innalzare la zona di utilizzo a scapito del core zone non è appropriato,” ha dichiarato Wishnu Sukmantoro, ecologo indonesiano e membro dell’Asian Elephant Specialist Group dell’IUCN (Unione Internazionale per la Conservazione della Natura).

Rischi per la fauna selvatica e i conflitti
In modo controintuitivo, i progetti di riforestazione possono talvolta risultare dannosi per gli habitat naturali. Gli sforzi per la piantagione di alberi concentrati tendono a massimizzare i crediti di carbonio, ma gli elefanti di Sumatra nel Way Kambas dipendono da praterie aperte per nutrirsi. Sostituire questi spazi con foreste dense potrebbe portare gli elefanti a invadere insediamenti umani, aumentando i conflitti tra umani e fauna selvatica, come affermato da Irfan Tri Musri, direttore della sezione Lampung del Forum Indonesiano per l’Ambiente (Walhi).
Aida Greenbury, esperta di sostenibilità e membro del consiglio consultivo del World Bioeconomy Forum, ha sollevato interrogativi riguardo al coinvolgimento delle comunità locali e al processo di consenso informato. “Un corretto FPIC (Free, Prior and Informed Consent) è essenziale per un progetto di carbonio di alta integrità,” ha affermato Greenbury.
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Controversy over the reform of the national park in Indonesia: protests and opposition are erupting.

Indonesia and the Way Kambas Reform: A New Era for Conservation?

Indonesia is about to review the management plan for Way Kambas National Park, converting this wildlife sanctuary into a “profit center” rather than a “cost center.” The government’s proposal aims to transform the park into an area dedicated to carbon trading and luxury tourism, using the proceeds to fund conservation and eco-restoration projects.

Changes in Land Classification

According to Hans Nicholas Jong as reported on Mongabay, the revitalization plan involves reducing the core protected area from approximately 60,000 to 27,661 hectares, thereby reducing the most critical area for conservation. This change quadruples the area designated for carbon trading and commercial development, raising concerns and criticism from experts and environmental activists.

“Elevating the utilization zone at the expense of the core zone is inappropriate,” stated Vishnu Sukmantoro, Indonesian ecologist and member of the IUCN Asian Elephant Specialist Group (International Union for Conservation of Nature).

Risks for Wildlife and Conflicts

Ironically, reforestation projects can sometimes be detrimental to natural habitats. Efforts to plant concentrated trees tend to maximize carbon credits, but the Sumatran elephants in Way Kambas rely on open grasslands to feed. Replacing these spaces with dense forests could lead elephants to encroach on human settlements, increasing conflicts between humans and wildlife, as stated by Irfan Tri Musri, director of the Lampung section of the Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi).

Aida Greenbury, a sustainability expert and member of the World Bioeconomy Forum’s advisory board, raised questions about the involvement of local communities and the informed consent process. “Proper FPIC (Free, Prior and Informed Consent) is essential for a high-integrity carbon project,” Greenbury stated.

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Sumatran Rhino Dicerorhinus sumatrensis

Sumatran Rhino Dicerorhinus sumatrensis

Critically Endangered

Population: 34-47 living in the wild.

Locations: Indonesia (Sumatra and Borneo)

The Sumatran rhinoceros, the smallest and hairiest of all rhino species, is a living relic of the Pleistocene epoch. Often referred to as “living fossils,” they are more closely related to the extinct woolly rhinoceros than to any other living rhino species. Once widespread across Southeast Asia, their numbers have plummeted to fewer than 80 individuals, primarily due to palm oil deforestation and poaching. To protect the Sumatran rhino, use your wallet as a weapon to fight for their survival every time you shop! #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife

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Appearance and Behaviour

Sumatran rhinos are distinguished by their reddish-brown, hairy hides, which provide protection against insects and help them navigate dense forests. They possess two horns, with the front horn typically more prominent. Despite their smaller size—standing about 1.2 to 1.5 meters at the shoulder and weighing between 500 to 800 kilograms—they are agile climbers, adept at traversing steep terrains. These solitary creatures are known for their vocalizations, including whistles and whines, which they use to communicate across dense jungles.

Geographic Range

Historically, Sumatran rhinos roamed from the foothills of the Himalayas in Bhutan and eastern India, through Myanmar, Thailand, and Malaysia, to the islands of Sumatra and Borneo. Today, they are confined to fragmented habitats in Indonesia, primarily on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo. Their preferred environments include dense highland and lowland tropical forests, where they inhabit hilly and mountainous terrain. The species inhabits tropical rainforest and montane moss forest, and occasionally at forest margins and in secondary forest. Throughout the seasons they move around, migrating uphill during periods of flooding. This shy species is dependent on salt licks, and live mostly in primary forest in protected areas, but wandering into secondary forests outside protected areas, especially in the dry season in search of water.

Diet

As herbivores, Sumatran rhinos have a diverse diet consisting of leaves, fruits, twigs, and bark from a variety of plant species. They are known to consume over 100pecies, playing a crucial role in seed dispersal and maintaining the ecological balance of their forest habitats.

Reproduction and Mating

Female Sumatran rhinos reach sexual maturity around the age of six to seven years, while males mature slightly earlier, between five to six years. od lasts approximately 15 to 16 months, culminating in the birth of a single calf. Calves are born with a dense covering of hair and remain with their mothers for up to two to three years, learning essential survival skills. Due to their critically low population, breeding encounters in the wild are exceedingly rare, exacerbating their risk of extinction.

Threats

The Sumatran rhinoceros is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, with only around 40 individuals remaining in the wild. Conservation ehabitat protection, anti-poaching measures, and captive breeding programs, are underway to prevent their extinction. Notably, the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia has seen some success in breeding, offering a glimmer of hope for the species’ future.

Habitat Loss: Deforestation for agriculture, particularly palm oil plantations, and infrastructure development has let fragmentation.

Poaching: Despite international protection, Sumatran rhinos are still targeted for their horns, driven by demand in traditional medicine markets. Spoiler: horns made from keratin have no medicinal value whatsoever!

• Slow and complex breeding: With a slow reproductive rate and current population fragmentation, finding mates in the wild has become increasingly challenging, hindering population growth.

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We estimate that the probability of extinction in 3 generations (60 years) is 90%, without successful interventions.

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Sumatran Rhino Dicerorhinus sumatrensis

Further Information

Ellis, S. & Talukdar, B. 2020. Dicerorhinus sumatrensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T6553A18493355. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-2.RLTS.T6553A18493355.en. Downloaded on 24 January 2021.

International Fund for Animal Welfare. (n.d.). Sumatran Rhinos: Facts, Threats, & Conservation. Retrieved from IFAW

National Geographic. (n.d.). Sumatran Rhinoceros. Retrieved from National Geographic

Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Sumatran Rhinoceros. Retrieved from Wikipedia

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The Sumatran ground cuckoo (Carpococcyx viridis) is a large, terrestrial species of cuckoo. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it is found exclusively on the island of Sumatra. Its favoured habitat is believed to be foothills and primary montane rainforest. The Sumatran ground cuckoo is a large bird, adults having...

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No syrup this time, I wanted to keep the extra flavoring to a minimum. I did top it off with crème brûlée creamer. Not getting much sugar plum or spices, maybe a hint. Definitely getting the vanilla and the earthiness, something which I’ve come to expect from such sources as Ethiopia, a definite pleasure to drink regardless of the branding. Nice addition to my #yuletide libations. Happy #Solstice