December is identical to Mother's Day which is commemorated in December 22nd. Mother's Day is a reminder of the mother's role in the family, for her husband, children as well as her social environment, including where she and her husband work. Yes, mothers from Balitek KSDA take active roles in Dharma Wanita Persatuan Balitek KSDA and specifically presents their writings in Swara Samboja Magazine Vol IX No. 3 of 2020.
Ulin (Eusideroxylon zwageri Teijsm. & Binn) is a native species of Indonesian tropical forest flora, which is spread over Eastern and Southern Sumatra, Bangka Belitung and almost all regions of Kalimantan. Because of its strength, ironwood has always been the most popular wood compared to other wood species in term of various construction purposes on land and in water. How the ulin conservation efforts carried out in Indonesia will be reviewed by Mira Kumala Ningsih et al. In her article entitle
Moringa (Moringa oleifera L.) is a non-timber forest product with various benefits that are good for health. Some of the benefits of Moringa leaves are anti-stress, lower blood sugar, reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol, and rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are chemical compounds that help the body to fight and reduce the negative effects of free radicals. As a result, body cells damage can be prevented.
Simultaneously with all the heads of work units under FORDA, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (LHK), Friday (15/1/2021) Head of Research and Development Center for Natural Resources Conservation Technology (Balitek KSDA), Dr. Ishak Yassir signed 2021 Work Performance Agreement. This signing ceremony was carried out to support the achievement of five targets of FORDA that was previously signed by the Director of FORDA in front of the Minister of Environment and Forestry, on Monday (23/1/2
During the signing of FORDA Work Performance Agreement on Friday (15/1), Dr. Agus Justianto, Director of FORDA hopes that all staff members keep strong and healthy to be able to do their job during the Covid-19 pandemic. " Hopefully we can all give our best contribution to the institution that we love," said the number one person at FORDA, in a virtual event attended by all Heads of Work Units under FORDA.
Concerning the community, especially those affected by the Extra High Voltage Airway (SUTET), the Research and Development Center for Forest Plant Fiber (BP2TSTH) submitted a community-based partnership proposal to the State Electricity Company (PLN). To discuss technical aspects, BP2TSTH Team explained the proposal details to Riau Region PLN Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Team who visited BP2TSTH office in Kuok, Thursday (14/1/2021).
Dustam and Wirna, honey entrepreneurs from Pekanbaru, were interested in using honey test kit invented by the Research and Development Center for Forest Plant Fiber (BP2TSTH) Kuok. They expressed this interest after hearing the explanation from Opik Taupik Akbar, S.Hut, BP2TSTH researcher, when they visited BP2TSTH Kuok office, Tuesday (12/1/2021).
Indonesia is famous for its biodiversity and is one of the mega biodiversity countries in the world. This potential includes land and water resources from Sabang to Merauke. Sumatra island is an area with high potential natural resources in forestry sector. The Central Bureau of Statistics (2020) mention that forest land cover of Sumatra is around 13,547,700 hectares. Not to mention the forest status, this is valuable resources that should be used sustainably.
Sterculia oblongifolia or known as toyom is a very meaningful plant for the people around Aketajawe Lolobata National Park, East Halmahera, North Maluku. This plant plays an important role in the life of the Togutil tribe community there which is still nomadic.
Certain chemical contents can cause irritation on face skin and can even harm the skin and body of consumers. Therefore, face soap made from natural ingredients and without chemicals can be an alternative for people with sensitive skin or people with environmentally friendly lifestyle.