ENVIRONMENT
KLK emphasises on the protection and conservation of our natural environment.
This element is disseminated to our operations through the following commitments:
BIODIVERSITYIn September 2022, biodiversity monitoring was carried out in the Dumaring Village Forest. Fauna monitoring was based on sounds, footprints and camera trap recordings, while flora monitoring was conducted on permanent sample plots and observations around the transect lines. The results indicated an increase of 56 species of flora and 46 species of fauna as compared to the baseline study in 2020. This brings the total number of species identified to 742 (462 fauna and 280 flora).
- 462 Fauna
46 new fauna species were identified in 2021 and 2022;
80 fauna species are categorised as extinct and threatened
- 280 Flora
56 new flora species were identified in 2021 and 2022;
33 flora species are categorised as extinct and threatened
HIGHLIGHTS
Some identified species of flora and fauna are protected species and endemic to Kalimantan. To maintain their existence in nature, the KONTANDES program has developed conservation strategies and action plans, i.e.
- Inventory and monitoring of protected species;
- Socialization to local communities regarding the status and existence of protected species, as well as the prohibition of animal hunting, illegal logging, and land burning;
- Cultivating forest trees through nurseries managed by KUPS
FAUNA
Macan Dahan (Neofelis diardi)
Macan Dahan is the largest predator in Kalimantan, its presence as a top predator is crucial in maintaining ecosystem balance.
IUCN Red List Category: VU – Vulnerable
Beruang Madu (Helarctos malayanus)
The habitat of Beruang Madu is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. In Indonesia, this species can be found in Kalimantan and Sumatera.
IUCN Red List Category: VU – Vulnerable
Kijang (Muntiacus muntjak)
Kijang is one of Indonesia’s native animals. It can be found on the islands of Sumatera, Bangka, Belitung, Riau Islands, Jawa, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, and Kalimantan.
IUCN Red List Category: LC – Least Concern
Kuau Raja (Argusianus argus)
Kuau Raja lives in primary forests and is very intolerant to disturbances, e.g. forest destruction. It is rarely found nowadays due to the high activity of deforestation. Kuau Raja is found on the islands of Sumatera and Kalimantan.
IUCN Red List Category: NT – Near Threatened
Musang Leher Kuning (Martes flavigula)
This species is characterised by golden yellow feathers around the chest and throat, while the tail is mostly dark black or brown. This species is found in Central Asia and Southeast Asia.
IUCN Red List Category: LC – Least Concern
FLORA
Temu Kunci Kalimantan (Boesenbergia pulchella)
Temu Kunci Kalimantan is found in lowland forests which are generally swampy areas with moist soil and close to rivers. This species is endemic to Kalimantan.
Anggrek Vanda (Cleisostama subulatum)
Anggrek Vanda is one of the commercial orchids. It survives by attaching to a host tree, with 23 to 35 flowers per stalk. They are distributed in Sumatera, Kalimantan, and Maluku.
Anggrek Batu Babi (Dendrobium babiense)
Anggrek Batu Babi grows epiphytically at an altitude of 200 to 1300 m above sea level. The flowers are whitish beige with red or pink stripes. This orchid is distributed throughout Southeast Asia.
Anggrek Kelabang (Appendicula undulata)
This Orchid grows in lowland forests, on the branches of large trees. Small white flowers with 2 cm long stalks. They can be found on all islands in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
Anggrek Liparis (Liparis sp.)
Anggrek Liparis is an epiphytic orchid characterized by bunch-shaped flowers dangling downward in dark and light orange color. They are also found in Burma, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatera and Kalimantan), and Papua New Guinea.
Pusungan (Caryodaphnopsis tonkinensis)
This tree reaches a maximum height of 32 m with a diameter of 70 cm. It grows in primary tropical forests up to 700 m in altitude. It is usually found near rivers and hillsides, as well as limestone, or sandy soil in secondary forests.
IUCN Red List Category: LC – Least Concern
Medang (Litsea sp.)
This tree reaches a maximum height of 35 m with a diameter of 90 cm. It usually grows in Tropical Rainforests at an altitude of 100 to 1,200 m above sea level. It can be found in Sumatera, Jawa, Kalimantan, and Papua.
Kayu Hitam (Diospyros borneensis)
Kayu Hitam has strong and durable wood and has a beautiful, shiny, and smooth wood pattern. They are distributed on the islands of Jawa, Sulawesi, Maluku, Kalimantan, Nusa Tenggara and the western part of Papua.
IUCN Red List Category: LC – Least Concern
Nayup (Callicarpa arborea)
The bark of this tree is often used as a traditional medicine, such as cough, fever, toothache, etc. This species can be found in most of Central Asia and Southeast Asia.
IUCN Red List Category: LC – Least Concern