TOWARD SCIENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING

Goal

To collect and analyse data from scientific work and provide the data as information needed for governments, organisation and individuals to drive a scientific-based decision making from daily personal level to corporate level (regulation and policy)

Scope

We are conducting basic science research including biodiversity, forest and wildlife monitoring and evaluation. Before the legalization Tanah Tinggi as an NGO, our team has extensively worked from 2014 in documenting biological and cultural biodiversity of Mount Lawu with Biodiversity Study Club (KS BIODIV) and Kepak Sayap Study Club.  From the project, we have documented hundreds of species ranging from Orchids, Ferns, Fungi, Mosses, Dragonflies, Damselflies, Butterflies, Reptiels, Amphibi and Birds (Read the report here). More studies on the critically endangered species of Javan Lleopard and Javan Hawk Eagle, other mammals and mountain forest cover are extremely valuable to complete our understanding on mountain ecosystem.

More than that, human is relying their life on mountain yet their activity is highly affecting the mountain. Thus, we are also addressing the issue of crucial role of socio-cultural aspect of local community on on mountain conservation. This including the documentation of local custom and activities throughout the mountain communities as well as  activities from outsiders that could significantly affecting the ecosystem.

PROJECTS

Population and Distribution Survey of Endagered Orchid

We are currently collecting data related to the population and distribution of endangered orchid species, Papiophedilum javanicum. It is an endemic species in Java. The population of this species is declining due to hunting for commercial purpose. Our survey is trying to estimate the distribution and habitat preferences of the orchid which in return will use the data to raise people awareness and reduce the hunting pressure. 

 

Assessing mountain mammals in non-protected area with LEK

Using local ecological knowledge (LEK), we are assessing threatened mammals and identifying their important habitat sites in mount Lawu region. Red listed mammals such as Javan Leopard, Javan Lutung, Sunda Pangolin etc are pushed to inhabit high altitude forest due to massive land use change in Java. From this project, we aim to get a clear picture of important site within mountain region that need to be protected for mammals conservation. We are working with local community, forest agency and government bodies to ensure the success of the project

TOWARD SCIENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING

Goal

To collect and analyse data from scientific work and provide the data as information needed for governments, organisation and individuals to drive a scientific-based decision making from daily personal level to corporate level (regulation and policy)

Scope

We are conducting basic science research including biodiversity, forest and wildlife monitoring and evaluation. Before the legalization Tanah Tinggi as an NGO, our team has extensively worked from 2014 in documenting biological and cultural biodiversity of Mount Lawu with Biodiversity Study Club (KS BIODIV) and Kepak Saya Study Club.  From the project, we have documented hundreds of species ranging from Orchids, Ferns, Fungi, Mosses, Dragonflies, Damselflies, Butterflies, Reptiels, Amphibi and Birds (Read the report here). More studies on the critically endangered species of Javan Lleopard and Javan Hawk Eagle, other mammals and mountain forest cover are extremely valuable to complete our understanding on mountain ecosystem.

More than that, human is relying their life on mountain yet their activity is highly affecting the mountain. Thus, we are also addressing the issue of crucial role of socio-cultural aspect of local community on on mountain conservation. This including the documentation of local custom and activities throughout the mountain communities as well as  activities from outsiders that could significantly affecting the ecosystem.

CURRENT PROJECTS

Baseline Survey of Mountain Waste

We are currently collecting data related to waste issue in the mountains. This survey includes calculating the amount of waste generated from various sources, classifying the source of waste and evaluating the current waste management efficiency. You can also join this project as voluntary enumerator and collect the data with us. Click the button bellow!

Figure: A pile of plastic bottles thrown by trekkers in Mount Lawu-Cemoro Sewu trek (February, 2019)

Mammal Survey in Mount Lawu

Big mammals such as Javan Leopard, Muntjac deer and also wildboars have reportedly having a conflict forest-edged communities. Nevertheless, written report about these animal is scarcely available. Without proper information and understanding, these wildlife population is under tremendous threat. We are conducting basic survey of habitat and the presence of big mammals in Mount Lawu, Java.  

Figure: Two cut heads of Muntjac deer left by hunter in Mount Lawu at 2.800 m dpl in October, 2018