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The Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme

The Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programmen
The Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme is a unique collaborative programme of NGOs and the Indonesian government fighting for the survival of the orangutan in Sumatra. This comprehensive and integrated programme includes not only orangutan reintroduction, but also research, habitat protection and environmental education as well.

Orangutan project Australia

Orangutan

You are here > Fires Deliberately Lit by Palm Oil Company in Swamp Forest May Have Killed a Third of Rare Orangutan Population
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Fires Deliberately Lit by Palm Oil Company in Swamp Forest May Have Killed a Third of Rare Orangutan Population. Friends of the Earth Indonesia are taking the Aceh Governor and large palm oil company (PT, Kallista Alam) to court for illegally approving the destruction of Tripa

Center for Orangutan protection

Orangutanprotection

COP realises the absolute vital importance of protecting rainforest – home for the orangutans and many other species of wildlife. As far as we know we are the only organisation in Indonesia out there every day investigating and reporting forest crimes.

Jathilan: Trance and Possession in Java

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Keroncong music

Keroncong originated and developed in Java with great Portuguese influence using the ukelele and other stringed instruments. It was brought to Malaysia from Java in the 15th century. One style of keroncong which developed is called 'langgam jawa' which uses many of the rhythmic patterns heard typically in gamelan music along with the pelog scale. In this style there is a great amount of gamelan influence.

Hammock and a tent

Hammock and a tent

The tentsile range offers unique sheltered accommodation in any environment. Ground conditions can limit the use of certain locations but now; whether you are looking for a more versatile camping solution or an urban garden treehouse that avoids planning restrictions, with tentsile the sky really is the only limit.

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