The Murung Raya Expedition 2010/11 was the ambitious, multidisciplinary expedition that launched the Heart of Borneo Project (now Beyond Conservation). In this article Dr Jan Beck, one of the scientists on that expedition, explains the significance of his recently published research on that expedition, and the importance of such research for conservation. ….. Local moth […]
CONTINUE READING →We have dropped plans to change our name to Frontline Conservation. We asked for your feedback, you were right, and we listened. We announced our plans last year and encouraged our supporters and followers to gives us their feedback. We said we’d chosen the name because: It’s a bold name that is very much in […]
CONTINUE READING →Volunteer researcher Sui Peng Heon loves birds which is maybe how she found us on Twitter! With knowledge and experience of conservation issues in Malaysia and Indonesia, language skills and a passion for wildlife, she’s a valuable asset to the Heart of Borneo team. What inspires and motivates her time and effort? Let her explain…
CONTINUE READING →There are many inspiring people and projects working, in one form or another, to protect the unique rainforests of Borneo. As part of our mission we will be profiling and promoting a diverse selection of these, to help raise awareness, build networks, and encourage collaboration. Our first featured project is a photographic expedition called “In the Footsteps of […]
CONTINUE READING →Thomas Starnes is a dedicated Heart of Borneo Research Associate with a background in biogeography and a firm belief in making a positive difference to the world. Inspired by the outdoors, Thom talks about his involvement with Heart of Borneo and the benefits to volunteering. So how did you get involved as a Research Associate […]
CONTINUE READING →A startling impact: Heart of Borneo helps predict the future of Borneo’s mammals Heart of Borneo has been involved in critical research to predict the future of Borneo’s mammals from the effects of deforestation and climate change. The results are startling as our very own Tim van Berkel, co-author of the paper, explains. Deforestation rates […]
CONTINUE READING →How a small village in North Kalimantan has protected 5,300ha of primary rainforest, and how we plan to help Last year we collaborated on an expedition and film project called ‘The Journey Back’, which followed the journey of 5 Dayak elders returning to the remote mountain site of their old village, Long Saan. That village […]
CONTINUE READING →Welcome to the first in a new series of volunteer profiles, where we introduce the people who make what we do possible. First up, ‘Febe’, one of our fantastic Indonesian scientists on the Gunung Bondang Expedition. Maria Febe Evnike, known as Febe, was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia and volunteered to join a Heart of […]
CONTINUE READING →Take part in our Christmas Raffle and win Prizes! Prizes! Prizes! All proceeds go directly to our conservation work in Borneo! Help us end 2014 with a bang and launch our 2015 activities in style by entering our 2014 Christmas Raffle. The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve. Prizes include: Original Heart of Borneo […]
CONTINUE READING →We need your help to build an interactive, online platform that will amplify the conservation community to become greater than the sum of its parts. The Borneo Hub is a simple idea that could transform conservation work on the island of Borneo, and beyond, but we need your help to make it a reality. It will include filterable […]
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