The study was conducted in the Ujung Genteng Protected Forest, Sukabumi, West Java, in October and November 2011. The purpose of this study was to obtain data and information on population and habitat Hernandia nymphaeifolia (C. Presl.) Kubitzki species. The method used was line transect method of 1 km with a width of 10 m with adirection parallel to the shore line path. Sample plots of 20m x10m were laid on continuously along the transect to assess the tree level. Sapling and seedling levels were assessed in sub-plot of 10 m x10m and 1m x 1m, respectively. The results showed that the population density of individual  tree H. nymphaeifolia species that occured in the west of Ujung Genteng Protected Forest was more dense than that of in the east. In the west, densities of trees, poles and seedlings were 49, 46, and 10, 200 individual/ha, respectively; where as densities in the east were , 21,16, and 2,653 individuals/ha. Considering ecological and potential economic value of H. nymphaeifolia, this species need to be protected through in-situ, ex-situ conservation, cultivation and venture on to a sustainable use.

A case study on small scale community bussines of bamboo shoots has been conducted in 2009 at Demak and Wonosobo regencies to analyze cultivation and bussines practices of bamboo shoots. The data were generated by individual Interview and field observations. The study showed that there were two species of bamboos cultivated in the mix farming system especially for bamboo shoots, i.e. ampel gading (Bambusa vulgaris Shrader ex var. striata) and ampel ijo (B.vulgarisex. var. vitata). Both species are considered to have more advantageous to grow compared to other bamboo species since they can produce bamboo shoot that can be harvested any time along the year. Although bamboos have been cultivated for decades farming system is still practiced in traditional ways so that the production is relatively low. The average number of ampel gading bamboo cluster was 245.14/hectare and ampel ijo was 160.23/hectare, while the average production of bamboo shoots from ampel gading was 4,995kg/ha/year and ampel ijo was 3.129 kg/ha/year. The income gained from ampel gading and ampel ijo bamboo shoots cultivation were Rp 9,989.054,-/ha/year and Rp 6,257.701,-/ha/year respectively. To improve production and farmer ’s income, local government is suggested to develop technical cultivation assistance and strengthening bussines institution on bamboo shoot.

Currently, Pongo abelii Lesson 1827 populations in their natural habitat are in endangered and on the verge of extinction. The objective of this research was to Obtain information on the characteristics of nests and to estimate the population of orangutans in Sipirok Nature Reserve, North Sumatra. Data collection has been conducted for four months, from April to July 2010. Observations of P. abelli were performed using a combination of line transect method by counting  the number of nests. Each transect was made along the 1 km transect line with total number of 29 transects .  Placement of transects was stratified based on different habitat types. P. abelli density was estimated by nest characteristics. The length of the nest was  between 60 – 150 cm  and age class including the class C (42%) and D (31%). Characteristics of the nest were very difficult to be used to determine the age structure of orangutans.  The average density of P. abelliin ipirok Nature Reserve were 0.47 individuals/km2 or with a presume of population between 22 - 40 individuals. Programs to increase the population could be done through the restoration, especially around Rambassiasur enclave.

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui jenis pakan yang tersedia dan tingkat kesukaan pakan anoa pada kondisi pra penangkaran di Balai Penelitian Kehutanan Manado. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode uji coba terhadap 12 pakan yang tersedia di sekitar penangkaran terhadap dua ekor anoa betina. Data yang telah dikumpulkan selanjutnya dianalisis dan ditampilkan dalam bentuk tabel dan grafik sedangkan untuk preferensi pakan data dianalisis dengan menggunakan persamaan indeks Neu’s. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa anoa di penangkaran BPK Manado tidak mengalami kesulitan dalam proses adaptasi pakan. Rata-rata kebutuhan pakan untuk anoa di BPK Manado adalah sekitar 10,2-11,7 kg/hari dimana pakan diberikan dua kali dalam sehari. Sedangkan berdasarkan ketersediaan dan kemudahan mendapatkan pakan di sekitar penangkaran anoa memiliki prefrensi tinggi berturut-turut terhadap jenis rumput lapangan, kangkung, pisang sepatu, buncis, kacang panjang dan ketimun. Sedangkan tingkat kesukaan terendah adalah pakan yang memiliki tekstur keras seperti ubi jalar, wortel ataupun kentang. Menurut beberapa penelitian yang telah dilakukan merekomendasikan variasi pemberian pakan anoa dapat dilakukan setiap 4-5 kali sehari

Taman Nasional Aketajawe-Lolobata (TNAL) ditetapkan sebagai salah satu kawasan konservasi di Indonesia karena memiliki peran penting dalam menjaga kelestarian sumber daya alam hayati serta keunikan ekosistemnya. Kegiatan eksplorasi biodiversitas fauna bertujuan untuk melakukan identifikasi terhadap keragaman jenis burung di TNAL khususnya pada kawasan DAS Tayawi. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode transek jalur dan identifikasi jenis dilakukan secara visual baik melalui perjumpaan langsung maupun melalui suara. Hasil dari penelitian ini berhasil mengidentifikasi sebanyak 55 jenis burung yang dikelompokkan ke dalam 25 famili, 17 jenis diantaranya merupakan jenis endemik kawasan Wallacea. Penurunan populasi yang ditandai oleh sedikitnya jenis burung yang dijumpai diindikasikan sebagai akibat kerusakan habitat dan perburuan

Sandalwood (cendana, Santalum album Linn.) is an endemic species of East Nusa Tenggara Province, which not only has economic value, but also as a symbol that the united of people or community and culture wisdom in East Nusa Tenggara Province. Sandalwood management had been strated many years ago;it has experiencedups and downs due to various factors , such as unsupported regional regulation on the efforts of developing sandalwood plantation. This research aimed to study sandalwood habitatand its population distribution in private land. Data were analysed with descriptive quantitative analysis. Sampling plots were placed purposively to determine important value index (IV I) and competition index (CI). Data were collected through interview with the stakeholders, direct survey, and desk study of secondary data. The result showed that sapling and seedling stages dominated the structure of sandalwood plantation in Timor Tengah Selatan (TTS), Timor Tengah Utara (TTU), and Belu Regencies . Then followed by poles and trees. IVI was high on every growth level of sandalwood in the three regencies, but CI was low with 0.18 for TTS, 0.07 for TTU, and 0.10 for Belu Regency.

Orangutans (Pongo abelii) are critically endangered due to habitat damaged. The conservation efforts to do one was habitat improvement. The objective of this research as to get information habitat resource factors that influencing the resence oforangutan in Sipirok Nature Reserve,  North Sumatra. Data collection conducted for six months. The plot of habitat variable measurement was made about 195 plot (7.8 ha).  Unused plots were systematically placed with distance of 300 m and the used plot in search sampling method. The equation was used in data analysis such as Z-test, One-Way ANOVA, logistic regression, stepwise regression and Spea rman rank orrelation test.  The results showed that habitat resources greatly affected the probability of the orangutan presence (Sig. <0.05) where was the number of food species on tree stage and the number of food specieson pole stage. Model simulation showed that the probability the presence of orangutan would be high on the habitat which had one food species of  tree stage with two food species of pole stage in plots per unit area research.

In Indonesia, ulin (Eusideroxylon zwageri Teijsm. et Binnend.) is found naturally nly in Sumatra and Kalimantan. Nowdays, exploitation of  this species is still appening and therefore it tends to become distinct. At the other hand,there are still  ot of aspects that need to be studied. This study focused on morphological diversities, ecology, mother trees,and conservation of ulin in Kalimantan. Result of he study indicates that ulin has a very high diversity in morphological characters, oth vegetatively and generatively (especially on shape and size of the fruits or seeds). Ecologically, ulin trees grow well in humid tropical forests, non innundated lands up to 500(-625) m above sea level, on flat areas surrounding the streams and rivers, on undulating lands, slopes and ridges. Regarding to the soil conditions, the habitat of ulin is usually sandy, low pH and low macroscopic hemicalelements (N,P,K). The potency of ulin as mother trees in nature vary from 22.11% to 32.30% of the total existing population. In connection with the conservation efforts, the in-situand ex-situ conservations have been implemented; however, security and control for the conservation areas (mainly in-situ) need to be more improved

High rainfall and soil tillage without application of soil conservation have led to higher run off and erosion that washed away top soil that is rich in nutrients.  This study was aimed to determine the effect of soil and water conservation techniques (silt pit) on Gmelina arborea Roxb planting. KHDTK Carita. The design experiment was arranged following  randomized block design.Three treatments were applied, namely P5=G. arborea+silt pit with 5 m distance; P10=G. arborea+ silt pit with 10 m distance, and P0=G. arborea+without silt pit (control). Plant growth was analyzed using ANOVA, and for the other parameters were analyzed descriptively. The results showed that the best G. Arborea growth was reached at P5 treatment with average height and diameter of 10.07m and 13.21cm, respectively. At the third years, P5 and P10 treatment significantly affected plant height while the diameter was only influenced by P5. P5 treatment was also able to suppress run off and erosion by 2.07% and 13.56%, respectively, compared to the control. Nutrient loss by erosion was greater than by surface run off, and nutrient loss on P5 had the least when compared to P10 and P0.

Program reintroduksi menjadi pilihan terakhir upaya penyelamatan badak jawa (Rhinoceros sondaicus Desmarest, 1822) dari kepunahan dengan menciptakan suatu meta populasi di habitat-habitat alternatif yang pernah menjadi daerah sebarannya. Selain perlu studi kesesuaian dan kelayakan habitat, juga perlu kajian faktor-faktor eksternal non teknis yang dapat mempengaruhi keberhasilan program reintroduksi antara lain kondisi sosial-ekonomi, persepsi, dan dukungan masyarakat di sekitar calon habitat kedua. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh informasi tentang kondisi sosial-ekonomi, persepsi, dan sikap masyarakat di sekitar calon habitat serta faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Gunung Honje (Taman Nasional Ujung Kulon) dan Gunung Halimun (Taman Nasional Gunung Halimun-Salak). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara umum masyarakat sekitar calon habitat kedua badak jawa di Gunung Honje dan Gunung Halimun adalah petani dengan tingkat kesejahteraan rendah dan ketergantungan terhadap sumberdaya hutan yang tinggi. Dukungan terhadap program reintroduksi badak oleh responden sekitar Gunung Honje hanya 46%, dan dari responden sekitar Gunung Halimun 23%. Sementara penolakan dari responden sekitar Gunung Honje 24% dan penolakan dari responden sekitar Gunung Halimun mencapai 54%. Sikap, dukungan atau penolakan terhadap reintroduksi badak dari responden sekitar Gunung Honje secara sangat signifikan dipengaruhi oleh status mereka (perambah/bukan perambah), citra taman nasional di mata masyarakat dan persepsi terhadap hutan, taman nasional, dan badak. Sementara di sekitar Gunung Halimun dipengaruhi secara signifikan oleh citra taman nasional dan sangat signifikan oleh persepsi masyarakat terhadap hutan, taman nasional, dan badak.