61 research outputs found
Perburuan Satwa di Papua (Short Reviewer)
No full textMany people in West Papua value forest for the benefits obtained from the extraction of plants and animals. Hunting and gathering of wild animals has always been and continues to be an important aspect of life in rural West Papuan communities. Even in modern days, some ethnic groups in West Papua depend almost entirely on hunting as a part of their tradition (Pattiselanno, 2003). In other words, hunting is one of the main ways of living
The Diet of Spotted Cuscus (Spilocuscus Maculatus) in Natural and Captivity Habitat
No full textSaragih EW, Sadsoeitoeboen MJ, Pattiselanno F. 2010. The diet of spotted cuscus (Spilocuscus maculatus) in natural andcaptivity habitat. Nusantara Bioscience 2: 78-83. The ex-situ conservation of cuscus (Spilocuscus maculatus) under captivatingcondition is an alternative solution to protect cuscus from extinction. Diets became the main factor in order to support the domesticationprocess. Particular studies on habitat and diet of cuscus have been carried out however there is still limited information on the nutritionaspects of cuscus food. This study aimed to determine the diet type, palatability and nutrient in both natural habitat and captivatingcondition. The results indicated that there were 19 and 8 plant species identified as cuscus diets in both natural habitat and captivatingcondition. Cuscus prefers fruits with astringent and sour taste which is contained high crude fiber and low fat
Keanekaragaman Burung di Sungai Mamberamo, Papua (Short Communication)
No full textTheMamberamo-Rouffaer-IdenburghRiverwatershed, one of the wetland sites inWest Papuais the largest tropical marshlands in northern Papua, covers 7,711,602 hectares and includes in the North Papuan Lowlands Endemic Bird Area (EBA). The Irian Jaya Biodiversity Conservation Priority-Setting Workshop (Conservation International, 1999) highlighted that theMamberamoBasinis an area with high priority for conservation. It is also acknowledged little biological information has been collected therefore it is urgent to carry out biological and ecological study in this particular sites
Wildlife hunting, alternative protein sources and biodiversity conservation on the Bird's Head Peninsula of West Papua, Indonesia
No full textThe main reason for hunting in tropical forests is because wildlife is the most accessible animal protein especially for those in rural areas. Little appears in the scientific literature about the importance of wildlife in West Papua with the exception of some information on the traditional uses of wildlife and its contribution to household diets. Different major drivers of hunting were identified, and in West Papua, there is an urgent need to address factors that increase pressure on hunting, including access to forest sites, increases in human population and available alternative protein sources. Using data from 1020 hunters from 11 villages interviewed between June 2011 and July 2013, this thesis explores indigenous hunting practices in the context of village livelihoods. Information on the distances that hunters travel and hunting offtakes during 387 hunting excursions, combined with offtakes from 33 hunters over seven months provides details of hunting effort and strategies and the socio-economic factors influencing hunting. A survey of meals in 696 households also provides in-depth information on consumption patterns, in particular of wild meat.
As well as being important in providing food, road-side hunting was conducted for cash income. Hunters are also involved in trapping to maximise harvest rates from particular prey such as deer and pig for trading purposes. Although roads increase wild meat trading, road connection provides more options to find meals for household consumption and decreases the reliance on wild meat as a protein source for family tables.
Increased human population growth increases people's reliance on agriculture. The production of crop lands (tuber crops and bananas) satisfies people's needs for carbohydrates, but not for animal protein. In villages with larger populations, hunting was mostly performed for family consumption.
I hypothesised that marine protected areas (MPAs) would reduce the supply of fish in some villages. Alternatively, agriculture and might be a more important livelihood than fishing regardless of the MPA. For many rural households along the coast of the Bird's Head Peninsula wild meat is not a luxury or resource they only turn to in times of hardship; it is a vital source of animal protein, and a commodity that can be sold.
This study is the first detailed investigation of how road development, increased human population and availability of alternative protein sources affect indigenous hunting along the coastal landscape. It shows that road connections shift livelihood options from subsistence-based to market-based, influencing hunting of introduced species for alternative income and provides more access to alternatives. Population density impacts on hunter's livelihoods, shifting intermittently between formal and informal occupations for cash to supplement crop-related incomes. Availability, or not, of alternative protein sources such as marine resources, did not appear to significantly affect hunting practices along the coast of the Bird's Head Peninsula. From a practical standpoint, policy to tackle reliance on wild meat in this context will require several strategies in tandem, such as: providing alternative livelihoods for revenue; improving agricultural infrastructure; offering economic opportunities and employment; and educating hunters and buyers
Assessment of Rusa deer (cervus timorensis Muller and Schlegel) utilization in Upland Kebar Grassland, West Papua, Indonesia
No full textReturns from Indigenous Hunting in The Lowland Coastal Forests of West Papua, Benefits Threatened Wildlife Species
No full textWe conducted a study in eleven villages in the West Papuan Bird's Head Peninsula to determine hunting returns from indigenous hunting in lowland coastal forests. In each town three collaborative hunters were recruited and trained to complete an information sheet for each hunting trip whether or not they were successful, and if so, how many individuals per species were killed and their common names. The results indicated that hunting returns during seven months of observations were 301 animals comprising of timor deer, wild pig, dusky pademelon, grizzled tree kangaroo and common spotted cuscus. The most commonly hunted were two non-native species-wild pigs and deer with a total of 11,475 kg of dressed weight harvested and which we valued at IDR230,625,000 (US$17,435). A lowland forest ecosystem along the coast provides suitable habitats for the largest animals occurring within the sampled villages, like deer and wild pig. Hunting those species–deer and wild pig may provide conservation benefits to native species. There was little evidence of hunting native species or those of conservation concern. From ecology perspective, prey species and hunting return across the lowland coastal forest of West Papua has introduced wildlife species occurring at degraded habitat. Economically, the number of species hunted within the sampled village areas is determined by the hunter's assessment of profitability. Deer and wild pig are targeted because they provide a large amount of meat for both subsistence and sale purposes
Jenis Tanaman Berguna Bagi Suku Dani di Lembah Baliem, Papua (Short Communication)
No full textDua studi lapangan yang terpisah telah dilakukan di Lembah Baliem (138030’– 139030’ BT dan 3400’ – 4200’LS) Papua untuk mengidentifikasi jenis-jenis tanaman berguna bagi suku Dani yang hidup di lembah tersebut. Studi lapangan pertama dilakukan selama lima bulan (Maret – Juli 1994) di Mume-Kuyawage dan Mapnduma. Studi ini merupakan bagian dari program kajian ekologi Taman Nasional Lorentz dari WWF. Studi kedua merupakan observasi singkat (21 - 26 Mei 2005) di sekitar kota Wamena yakni Kumima, Siapkosi, Napua, Sinakma, Pisugi, Wanima, Sunili, Tulem dan Woma. Studi ini bagian dari penelitian usaha peternakan tradisional kerjasama Dinas Peternakan Kabupaten Jayawijaya, International Potato Centre (CIP) Bogor and South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI). Investigasi langsung dilakukan diikuti dengan wawancara semi-struktural untuk menghimpun informasi tentang jenis tanaman berguna yang biasanya dimanfaatkan oleh suku Dani
KEARIFAN TRADISIONAL SUKU MAYBRAT DALAM PERBURUAN SATWA SEBAGAI PENUNJANG PELESTARIAN SATWA
No full textWidlife management as food resources in the tropical areas is very rarely done. Traditional wisdom as an aspect that plays an important role in wildlife sustainability still put into practice by certain tribals. Study on traditional wisdom of Maybrat ethnic group was done to observe the practice of traditional wisdom create important impact to the effort of wildlife sustainability in Sorong Selatan Regency. The results indicate that traditional wisdom practice such as the use of hunting tools, places for hunting and wildlife hunted that indirectly give positive impact in order to support wildlife sustainability in Sorong Selatan
Hunting at the Abun Regional Marine Protected Areas: A Link Between Wildmeat and Food Security
No full textNative Papuans are relied on hunting for subsistence purposes and significantly contributed to traditional cultures. However, in Papua information on hunting is limited and largely restricted to anthropological setting with most observations were done on the forest sites in lowland and highland landscapes. This study focuses on the contribution of hunting on food security along the coastal forests at the Bird's Head Peninsula. Do people live near coastal sites mostly rely on marine resources as protein source? We gathered data on hunting by the majority of Karon ethnic group in the Abun district of Tambrauw Regency at the Bird's Head Peninsula of Papua, Indonesia. We used information from in-depth interviews with hunters and households meal survey at four villages of Abun: Waibem, Wau, Warmandi and Saubeba. Reasons for hunting were varies among respondents but mostly conducted for trade. Six species of mammals and three birds were commonly hunted by using six different hunting techniques. Wild pig and rusa deer were the major targets in hunting to meet the demand of meat for both trading and household consumption. Meals containing wildmeat was the most consumed meal, greater than meals containing fish, animal products and vegetables, and noodles
Road development and Indigenous hunting in Tanah Papua: Connecting the facts for future wildlife conservation agendas
No full textRoad development is increasing worldwide. Generally, examples of road building in tropical countries demonstrate that road access can assist the fight against rural poverty, but such developments are also linked to deforestation, pollution, invasions of exotic species, and environmental degradation. For Papua and West Papua provinces (Tanah Papua) in Indonesia, the development of the provincial road network is intended to improve the rural economy, aiming to alleviate poverty within isolated rural areas. However, road development can pose particularly challenging problems to rural and Indigenous communities. Poorly planned roads can be devastating when they provide easy access to illegal hunting that threatens endangered species. In this study, we discuss how road development in Tanah Papua has changed indigenous hunting. Native Papuans have benefited from improved road access, which allows them to sell their agricultural products at local markets. Increased road connectivity has also changed how local people use natural resources and forest products, moving from subsistence to a more market-based orientation. Although policies on infrastructure development including roads form part of Indonesia’s national program, they are not automatically compatible with a sustainable development program in Tanah Papua. To foster more equitable and sustainable road development, government agencies must improve their overall coordination of further road expansion plans by promoting green infrastructure that supports the sustainable use of natural resources in a way that is reconciled with traditional knowledge of local people. Such efforts may also have positive effects on the efforts to protect biodiversity within the wider government conservation agendas
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