We are working hard to protect the Bornean orangutan and its habitat for future generations. Here are some of the ways we've helped develop a world where orangutans and nature thrive.
Butterflies, known for their natural beauty and colourful wings, belong to the order Lepidoptera. The name comes from the Greek words for wing, pteron, and for scales, lepido, the physical feature for which butterflies are known.
The Kehje Sewen Forest is rich in natural resources, like the tengkaras tree, or agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis). Agarwood is highly sought after and sold as a raw material in the production of perfumes. However, due to overexploitation...
The ulin (Eusideroxylon zwagery) is a large, hardy tree native to Borneo that grows in lowland, tropical rain forests. It is dark in colour, is resistant to both termites and sea water, and is often referred to as the Bornean ironwood.
Today is Indonesian National Nature Conservation Day (Hari Konservasi Alam Nasional or HKAN), a day to commemorate and to raise awareness about the importance of protecting and preserving nature and life on Earth.
In April 2022, I had the privilege of photographing and documenting the BOS Foundation in action in both Central and East Kalimantan. Reflecting fondly on the photographs taken and my experiences there, I feel there are three major and important...
