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The Riau forest sentul fruit, from the Sandoricum beccarianum tree, grows in peatland and lowland forests. Learn about its ecological role, cultural uses, and how RER is working to protect it.
July 14, 2025

Sentul in the Forest: Searching for Sandoricum Beccarianum at RER

 
In this article, we reveal five of the threatened animals living in the forests of RER, and hear from people working in the field. Read more to know
July 7, 2025

Meet 5 Threatened Species Living in RER’s Forest

 
Let’s take a closer look at what makes geckos unique, their value in the wild, and why their continued presence in the RER forest matters.
June 30, 2025

More Than Just Lizards: The Fascinating Role of Geckos in RER’s Forest Ecosystem

 
Water is essential for peat formation – without it, peat cannot accumulate. Understanding and managing peat water is therefore central to RER’s forest protection strategy.
June 24, 2025

Why Monitoring Peat Water Matters in RER’s Forest Protection Efforts

 
What are some myths and facts about snakes? And what is the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes? Find out in this article!
June 2, 2025

Venomous or Non-venomous? A Closer Look at Snakes

 
As we celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22, 2025, the story of RER stands as a reminder that meaningful conservation progress is built through a combination of partnerships, patience, and purpose
May 28, 2025

International Day for Biological Diversity: Building Harmony Through Collaboration at RER

 
The main dialogue, hosted by the ASEAN Secretariat in partnership with the Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), aimed to explore the opportunities and challenges associated with financing and resourcing sustainable peatlands.
May 8, 2025

Opportunities and Challenges: Financing and Resourcing Sustainable Peatlands

 
The RER Peat Lab enables researchers to collect and analyze environmental data. The Lab is supported by several field facilities. Read to know more!
April 29, 2025

How RER Peat Lab Facilities Support Peatland Research and Innovation

 
Kawasan RER di Semenanjung Kampar
April 21, 2025

International Mother Earth Day, Let’s Be Reminded Again

 
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the brown-chested jungle flycatcher, to reveal more about its appearance, behavior, its ecological role, and its current conservation status.
March 28, 2025

The Brown-chested Jungle Flycatcher

 
Syzygium zeylanicum (‘buah nasi-nasi’) offers a range of ecological, medicinal, and economic benefits. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at this species!
March 26, 2025

Rice Fruit: A Staple of Indonesia’s Forests

 
In this article, we’ll dive into the many unique characteristics of peat water, to explore its composition, coloration, and its importance to peatland ecosystems around the world.
March 3, 2025

Climate Change Solutions: Exploring the Potential of Peat Water

 
Dragonflies and damselflies are some of the oldest creatures living in the world today, we’ll explore the differences between dragonflies and damselflies in this article!
February 25, 2025

Dragons and Damsels: A Conservation Fairytale in RER

 
The Indonesian archipelago is home to 39 of these species, with six recorded to date on the Kampar Peninsula. Let’s take a closer look at each of these species in this article!
February 19, 2025

Six Turtles of the Kampar Peninsula

 
Despite its significance, historical data on the Flat-headed cat has been scarce. However, recent findings by the Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) have provided groundbreaking insights into the species' behavior. Find out more by reading further!
January 23, 2025

Restorasi Ekosistem Riau Ecologists Publish First Breeding Record of the Endangered Flat-Headed Cat in CATnews

 
From the swamps of North Carolina to the lush Indonesian islands, we will uncover the captivating world of these carnivorous wonders and examine what their existence means for biodiversity.
January 23, 2025

A Tale of Two Carnivores: The Venus Flytrap and Raffles’ Pitcher Plant

 
Dr David Lee, from the University of South Wales in the UK, and Meisye Wulandari, a Master’s student at IPB University in Bogor, Indonesia, spent three months working on Malayan sun bear research at RER.
January 15, 2025

Wildlife Conservation and the Malayan Sun Bear

 
RER Conservation Supervisor Earns Recognition at 10th Asian Wetland Symposium
December 26, 2024

RER Conservation Supervisor Earns Recognition at 10th Asian Wetland Symposium

 
(Bahasa Indonesia) Di artikel ini, kami akan memberikan gambaran singkat tentang aktivitas-aktivitas utama RER di tahun ini. Mulai dari laporan penting hingga partisipasi dalam event-event internasional.
December 23, 2024

2024 Highlights: From Local Developments to International Exposure

 
The Bulbul Bird: Nature's Melodious Songster
December 12, 2024

The Bulbul Bird: Nature’s Melodious Songster

 
Sun & Moon: Two Bears, a World of Difference
December 2, 2024

Sun & Moon: Two Bears, a World of Difference

 
The Differences Between Butterflies and Moths
November 19, 2024

The Differences Between Butterflies and Moths

 
In the process of studying eagles and falcons in detail at Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER), we have uncovered very interesting facts in this article, click to read it!
November 8, 2024

Six Fascinating Facts: Falcons and Eagles

 
RER is working with two community’s to support forest protection and restoration, and enhance alternative community livelihoods that will reduce the threat of illegal logging to RER and adjacent forests.
October 23, 2024

RER Working with Local Communities (Segamai and Serapung Village) to Protect and Restore Peat Forests in Riau

 
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at dragonflies and reveal some of their secrets. Read to find out more!
October 14, 2024

Fantastic Dragonflies Found in RER

 
The black-crested hornbill, or wrinkled hornbill (Rhabdotorrhinus corrugatus), is an endangered bird species that is endemic to Sumatra, Kalimantan and the Malay Peninsula.
September 30, 2024

Wildlife of RER: The Wrinkled Hornbill

 
Bird Watching: How to Identify Species and Study Them in Their Natural Habitat
August 27, 2024

Bird Watching: How to Identify Species and Study Them in Their Natural Habitat

 
Download the RER Special Report 'RER First Decade' (2013 – 2023)
July 26, 2024

RER 2023 Progress Report

 
From Supermoms to great swimmer, here are 10 terrific tiger facts you may not know!
July 24, 2024

10 Terrific Tiger Facts to Celebrate International Tiger Day

 
Hari Jagawana Sedunia diperingati setiap tanggal 31 Juli sebagai momen kita untuk merefleksikan keberanian dan pengorbanan para jagawana yang telah melindungi hutan.
July 23, 2024

Our Gratitude for Rangers on World Ranger Day

 
Take a closer look at the difference between peat soil and mineral soil, exploring their unique characteristics and the ecological roles they play, and how Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) team works continuously to preserve the precious peat soils in Riau, Indonesia
July 15, 2024

The Main Differences Between Peat Soil and Mineral Soil

 
Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) is utilising digital developments to expand monitoring efforts, improve landscape management and even prevent forest and peatland fires. In this article, we explore the potential of various new innovations and reveal the transformative impact that some are already having in the field
June 19, 2024

Digital Innovations in Wildlife Conservation

 
In this article, we will study the differences between the two snakehead fish species commonly found in RER. Both play a critical ecosystem role and have some unique characteristics that set them apart. Let’s take a closer look.
June 5, 2024

Giant Snakehead vs. Striped Snakehead: Five Main Differences

 
Of all the animals found in Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER), few can strike fear into the hearts of people quite like snakes. In this article, we’ll investigate the taxonomy, appearance, and behavior of pythons and cobras, to uncover the important role they play in their ecosystem.
May 20, 2024

Cobra vs. Python: Which is More Dangerous?

 
From capacity building to awareness and from investment to engagement, RER is working to ensure local communities in the Kampar Peninsula and Padang Island remain a focal point of conservation efforts. For the peatland forests of Riau, this collaboration is key to a more sustainable future; for RER, working towards that future with the people of Riau remains a firm commitment and a lifelong collaboration
April 30, 2024

Community: A Lifetime Collaboration

 
Let’s look back on a decade of progress at RER while also looking ahead to a more sustainable future, in which peatland environments can be the drivers of positive climate development.
March 27, 2024

Special Report: The Long Road to Climate Restoration

 
Ever wondered why pangolins and armadillos have amazing ‘armored’ skin? Or want to know the difference between anteaters and armadillos? Find the answer in this article.
March 19, 2024

Pangolin vs. Armadillo: Know the Difference!

 
For the past 10 years, collaboration has been the key to unlocking ecosystem restoration in this location, through partnerships with government, scientific experts, and communities. Looking to the future, collaboration will continue to underpin RER approaches and provide a model for sustainable development on a global scale.
February 28, 2024

Collaboration the Key to Successful Ecosystem Restoration

 
From production and protection to conservation, restoration, and community development, RER continues to deliver positive impacts and nature-based solutions in Riau.
January 31, 2024

The First Decade of RER: The Journey and The Milestones

 
Tropical forests are one of the most valuable natural resources on our planet. They also play a vital role in reducing the negative impacts of climate change. Here's everything you need to know about tropical forests!
January 18, 2024

Tropical Forest Facts: Everything You Should Know

 
Download the RER Special Report 2023
January 16, 2024

RER Special Report 2023

 
In this article, we’ll explore the unique ecology of Meranti rawa, and learn about its place in the natural world.
January 3, 2024

Meranti Rawa: Symbol of Hope and Resilience

 
Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) collaboration with its partners, has implemented a range of sustainable livelihood programs that focus on developing skills and improving community welfare.
December 27, 2023

Sustainable Futures, Rooted in Community Livelihoods

 
These two species are similar but not the same. Do you want to know the difference between antelope and deer? Check out the answer in this article.
December 20, 2023

Antelope vs Deer: 5 Key Differences

 
Every year on August 10, National Nature Conservation Day is a chance to raise awareness and celebrate the many natural wonders of Indonesia. For the team at Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER), there was added reason to celebrate this year, as we released a group of sambar deer into the wild.
November 30, 2023

A New Chapter in Our Conservation Story: Sambar Deer Release at RER

 
RER team is made up of talented professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. In this article, we focus on one of our talented RER conservation officers, Dian Andi Syahputra, to find out more about his job and how he came to work in this field.
November 15, 2023

Dian Andi Syahputra: My Journey From Passion to Profession

 
In this article, we’ll explore the importance of fire prevention to peatland forests, take a closer look at canal blocking operations in RER, and delve into the many environmental benefits they offer.
October 31, 2023

Wet and Wild: Canal Blocking the Key to Fire Prevention

 
Understand the meaning, role, urgency and relevance of IUCN conservation status in RER's efforts to protect biodiversity on the Kampar Peninsula
October 16, 2023

RER Biodiversity Update: Conservation Status

 
To answer these questions, we’ll look closely at the banding operations currently underway in RER, with particular focus on project objectives, methodology, and results.
October 6, 2023

Bird Banding: What it is, How it Works, and Why it Matters

 
An essential part of the RER restoration project is the continuous surveys and monitoring for potentially new species. Read on to learn more!
October 3, 2023

Biodiversity Update: 15 New Records in RER

 
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September 22, 2023

5 Main Differences Between Musang and Luwak

 
RER Mammal Report Final 2016
August 23, 2023

RER Mammal Report Final 2016

 
RER Botany Report Final 2016
August 23, 2023

RER Botany Report Final 2016

 
RER Avifauna Report Final 2016
August 23, 2023

RER Avifauna Report Final 2016

 
RER Amphibians and Reptiles Report Final 2016
August 23, 2023

RER Amphibians and Reptiles Report Final 2016

 
RER Camera Trap Report Final 2016
August 23, 2023

RER Camera Trap Report Final 2016

 
Orangutans and monkeys belong to the primate family, a group that also counts us among its members. Here are the Similarities and differences between orangutans and monkeys
August 18, 2023

Orangutans and Monkeys: What’s the Difference?

 
In recent years, camera traps have proved to be a valuable tool in studying and observing wildlife. The results have revealed a wealth of biodiversity within RER.
August 8, 2023

Camera Traps: Everything You Need to Know

 
Celebrated every year on July 28, World Nature Conservation Day is a time to appreciate the natural world and assess our ongoing efforts to protect it. Supported by APRIL Group, RER plays a role in preserving and protecting more than 150,000 hectares of peat swamp forests.
July 28, 2023

World Nature Conservation Day: Celebrating Conservation Efforts and Restorasi Ekosistem Riau’s Role in Indonesia’s Biodiversity Preservation

 
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July 27, 2023

Mammal Facts: Meet the Residents of RER

 
Common Sunda Toad
July 22, 2023

Six Key Differences Between Frogs and Toads

 
RER is a vital biodiversity hub, home to ecologically important peat forest areas and a wealth of flora and fauna. Here's Restorasi Ekosistem Riau's biodiversity journey.
July 14, 2023

Restorasi Ekosistem Riau: Epicenter of Biodiversity and Learning

 
RER is home to spectacular wildlife and abundant natural resources. For the communities who live near these areas, the natural world provides food, shelter, and the means to make a living.
July 3, 2023

Community Partnerships: Living in Harmony With Nature

 
Wildlife Inventory from Camera Trapping Survey in PT GAN RER
June 23, 2023

Wildlife Inventory from Camera Trapping Survey in PT GAN RER

 
Diversity of Avifauna in PT GAN RER
June 22, 2023

Diversity of Avifauna in PT GAN RER

 
Vegetation and Tree Diversity Report in PT GAN RER
June 22, 2023

Vegetation and Tree Diversity Report in PT GAN RER

 
The Diversity of Mammals in PT GAN RER
June 22, 2023

The Diversity of Mammals in PT GAN RER

 
The Diversity of Herpetofauna in PT GAN RER
June 22, 2023

The Diversity of Herpetofauna in PT GAN RER

 
Two species in particular have grown in popularity since their introduction to these shores, and have become a mainstay of ponds, fisheries, and aquaculture projects across the archipelago. Here are the five main differences!
June 16, 2023

Five Main Differences Between Mozambique Tilapia and Nile Tilapia

 
Over the past ten years, the cumulative impact of the production-protection approach has resulted in stable land use and a recovering forest landscape.
June 2, 2023

Production-Protection: Celebrating a Decade of Positive Impacts

 
Ants may look small and boring, but they actually have many interesting and complex parts. Here are seven mind-blowing facts about ants that are sure to make you respect them even more.
May 23, 2023

7 Unbelievable Facts about Ants

 
From Ramin to Punak, let’s take a closer look at 5 of the tree species that call RER their home.
May 16, 2023

From Root to Branch: 5 Conservation concern Tree Species in Restorasi Ekosistem Riau

 
May 12th marks the International Day of Plant Health, an occasion that calls for global recognition of the significance of plant health to our world's ecosystems.
May 12, 2023

International Day of Plant Health: Indonesia’s Natural Heritage in RER

 
The RER nursery is where native tree species are nurtured until they are ready to be replanted in the wild. Find out more about RER nursery.
March 31, 2023

RER Nursery: Giving Nature a Helping Hand in Riau

 
Each species that makes wetlands its home has developed a special adaptation to the conditions there. Let's meet a few of them!
March 23, 2023

6 Wildlife Species Found in Wetlands

 
Ramin is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN. What has caused this decline in tree population? What kind of conservation work is being carried out? Let's find out.
February 24, 2023

Wildlife of RER: Ramin Tree

 
Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) team hosted students from SMAN 1 and SMAN 3 Teluk Meranti at our Eco Research Camp, the operations base and Tropical Peatland Science Center, in November 2022 as part of RER’s Eco Education program.
January 31, 2023

RER’s Eco Education: Hands-On Experience to Instill a Value for Nature in The Next Generation

 
Have you ever wondered: are crocodiles and alligators related? which is more dangerous? Find out more on this article!
January 17, 2023

Crocodile vs. Alligator: What’s the Difference?

 
Peat Swamp Forest provide essential habitats for a variety of wildlife. What to prepare before you visit a peat forest?
December 29, 2022

Peat Forests: All You Need to Know Before You Go

 
Nine years since its inception, RER has made significant progress in supporting national forest restoration and protection for the region. Read more here
November 11, 2022

Significant Progress in Riau Ecosystem Restoration

 
Cockatoos and Parrots can talk
October 11, 2022

Cockatoos and Parrots: What is The Difference?

 
Wildcats in RER
September 8, 2022

Ecosystem Restoration: Meet the 5 Wild Cats Found in Riau

 
Indonesia is home to a diverse array of tropical fruits, such as asam paya (Eleiodoxa conferta). Click this article to know more about it!
August 10, 2022

The Exotic Fruit, Asam Paya

 
Peat covers only three percent of the Earth's landmass but stores nearly 30 percent of the carbon in the soil. Find out more about peatlands in this article!
July 13, 2022

All You Need to Know About Peatlands

 
EIGHT YEARS OF RESTORATION 2021 marked Restorasi Ekosistem Riau’s (RER) eighth year of operation in 2021 and what might be considered its most difficult to date due to the ongoing impact of the covid-19 pandemic. However, despite the many challenges, RER has continued to make positive progress as it strives to protect and restore this important ecological landscape.
July 2, 2022

RER 2021 Progress Report

 
Did you know that these animals have scientific distinctions? The fact is, tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises. Read more here to know the differences!
June 8, 2022

Turtle vs Tortoise, Can You Tell the Differences?

 
To appreciate these industrious insects, let’s learn more about the essential role they play and discover some amazing facts about our fuzzy, flying friends.
May 23, 2022

Take a Moment to Appreciate Bees on World Bee Day

 
Komodo dragons and monitor lizards are arguably some of the most famous reptiles. Can You Spot the Differences? Read more here!
April 29, 2022

Komodo Dragons vs. Monitor Lizards: Can You Spot the Differences?

 
Happy earth day
April 22, 2022

On Earth Day, Let’s Invest in Knowledge about Our Planet

 
The 13 Hornbills of Indonesia
April 10, 2022

The 13 Hornbills of Indonesia

 
Ardea intermedia was the second most sighted bird species by the Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) team during the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) 2022.
March 31, 2022

Popular in East Kalimantan, Intermediate Egret Appears in RER’s AWC 2022

 
All species are important, but some are even more important than others. We refer to these as keystone species, and they are crucial to the wellbeing of the ecosystems they inhabit.
March 7, 2022

Get to Know More About Keystone Species in RER

 
Meet the yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula), also known as the Kharza, a native to Southern and Eastern Asia.
March 2, 2022

Wildlife of RER: Yellow-throated marten

 
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February 11, 2022

Sloths vs Slow Lorises, Are They Related?

 
Community participation and sustainable economic activity are vital aspects of environmental and biodiversity protection, especially on the Kampar Peninsula.
November 30, 2021

Making Fishery Sustainable in RER

 
Many people use the terms “apes” and “monkeys” interchangeably, even though they are significantly different. Find out the difference between apes and monkeys.
November 19, 2021

5 Main Differences Between Apes vs Monkeys

 
Insects are great indicators of the overall health and integrity of an ecosystem.
November 10, 2021

Insect Identification in RER

 
A healthy lake’s aquatic environment can be an integral part of an ecosystem restoration. Here are several lakes in Kampar Peninsula & How RER protect and restore ecologically.
November 3, 2021

Tasik Lakar: A Lake at the Heart of Kampar Peninsula

 
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October 22, 2021

Wildlife of RER: Large Flying Fox

 
Celebrating the World River Day, we’ll take a closer look on how RER takes care the four rivers that have become the traditional “highway of life” of the locals for years.
September 25, 2021

Taking Care Rivers of the Kampar Peninsula

 
Despite the name, this species is not a lemur nor it can’t actually fly: it’s one of the most skilled gliding mammals in the world, able to glide for up to 100m.
September 23, 2021

Wildlife of RER: Sunda Flying Lemur

 
Let’s get to know more of the squirrel species living within the RER restoration and learn to appreciate them more by understanding their role in the ecosystem.
September 10, 2021

Why We Love and Appreciate Squirrels in RER

 
Selama lima tahun, 72 persen dari tujuan RER telah tercapai dengan membangun 79 sekat kanal untuk menutup 29 sistem kanal sepanjang 158,2 km, berdampak pada 8.920 ha di Semenanjung Kampar dan Pulau Padang.
August 26, 2021

Why water levels matter for RER?

 
Hutan restorasi ekosistem riau di semenanjung kampar
August 10, 2021

National Nature Conservation Day

 
Asian Openbill was among 163 birds spotted by the Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) team during the annual Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) 2021 in the Kampar Peninsula.Asian Openbill was among 163 birds spotted by the Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) team during the annual Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) 2021 in the Kampar Peninsula.
July 24, 2021

Wildlife of RER: Asian Openbill

 
Sumatran Cobra (Naja sumatrana)
July 16, 2021

World Snake Day: Take a Closer Look at the Sumatran Cobra

 
Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER), as program supported by APRIL Group which strategically located in the tropical areas of Sumatra, Indonesia, aims to restore and conserve ecologically important peat swamp forest the size of Greater London.
June 29, 2021

International Day of the Tropics, Why is it Important?

 
Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) bekerja sama dengan Dr Rory Dow melakukan survei Odonata yang menunjukkan peran serangga dan laba-laba dalam keanekaragaman hayati. Berikut hasil survei tersebut.
June 28, 2021

The Role of Odonata in Biodiversity

 
Tapir Asia merupakan spesies tapir terbesar dengan berat mencapai 350 kg dan panjang 1,8 meter. Mari berkenalan dengan Tapir Asia (Tapirus indicus)
June 22, 2021

Wildlife of RER: Malayan Tapir

 
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June 4, 2021

RER 2020 Progress Report

 
Bearded Pig International Biodiversity Day
May 21, 2021

We are Part of the Solution

 
Buaya Muara (Crocodylus porosus)
May 15, 2021

Wildlife of RER: Saltwater Crocodile

 
Elang Tikus Sebagai Burung Pemangsa yang Dilindungi
May 8, 2021

Black-Winged Kite Identified in Raptor Watch 2021

 
Spiny Turtle RER - endangered
April 28, 2021

(Bahasa Indonesia) Hidupan Liar RER: Kura-Kura Matahari

 
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April 21, 2021

Different Paths Same Goal, Let’s Learn How Cessika Help Preserve the Forest

 
Kura-Kura Pipi Putih (Siebenrockiella crassicollis)
April 15, 2021

The Turtles of Kampar Peninsula

 
Bulus Raksasa (Pelochelys cantorii)
March 26, 2021

Wildlife of RER: Giant Softshell Turtle

 
Corina Pulang kampung
March 26, 2021

Bringing Sumatran Tiger Corina back to Habitat

 
Selamat hari air sedunia 2021
March 22, 2021

World Water Day 2021, Let’s Value Water

 
RIAU ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION FOREST ON THE KAMPAR PENINSULA
March 21, 2021

Happy International Day of Forests, Let’s Restore It!

 
Restorasi Ekosistem Riau programme regularly publishes reports, documents and other publications for the purpose of making information and results from the programme available to the wider public. This checklist is the 6th in the RER Publication Series. All rights are exerted by APRIL Group. CITATION: Irawan, A. & Cahyadi, G (2019) Turtles of Kampar Peninsula, RER Publication No. 6, Eds. T. Whitten (†) & Bradford M. Sanders, Jakarta.
March 19, 2021

Turtles of the Kampar Peninsula

 
Hutan restorasi ekosistem riau di semenanjung kampar
March 5, 2021

World Conservation Strategy Day, Why Is It Important?

 
Serkap river, Kampar Peninsula
March 3, 2021

What RER Forest Means for Surrounding Communities

 
Spesies burung terbaru yang tercatat di Semenanjung Kampar, Kecici Belalang (Pallas’s Grasshopper-warbler). Sumber e-Bird
February 24, 2021

Wildlife of RER: Pallas’s Grasshopper-Warbler

 
Memperingati Hari Trenggiling Sedunia, 10 Fakta tentang Trenggiling
February 20, 2021

Celebrating World Pangolin Day, Here are 10 Facts about This Species

 
Fotografi berkaitan erat dengan pengamatan burung
February 13, 2021

Ornithology, The Basis of RER Bird Identification

 
(Bahasa Indonesia) Trinil Kaki Hijau (Common greenshank) kembali teramati dalam Sensus Burung Air 2021.
February 5, 2021

Common Greenshank Reappear in AWC 2021

 
Banded Palm Civet is a rare species of civet that can be found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including in the Riau Ecosystem Restoration (RER) conservation area.
January 27, 2021

Wildlife of RER: Banded Palm Civet

 
Amphibians & Reptiles of the Kampar Peninsula: an Annotated checklist
December 23, 2020

Amphibians & Reptiles of the Kampar Peninsula: an Annotated checklist

 
A Day in the Life of an RER Ranger
December 18, 2020

A Day in the Life of an RER Ranger

 
Apis dorsata, the Honeybee of the Sialang Tree
December 10, 2020

Apis dorsata, the Honeybee of the Sialang Tree

 
Peat Soil
December 5, 2020

What is Peat?

 
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September 1, 2020

Wildlife of RER: Marbled Cat

 
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July 29, 2020

The Importance of Sumatran Tiger for RER

 
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June 19, 2020

Wildlife of RER: Blue-eared Kingfisher

 
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May 20, 2020

IBA Report – Restorasi Ekosistem Riau

 
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May 15, 2020

Wildlife of RER: Flat-headed Cat

 
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May 8, 2020

Wildlife of RER: Woodpeckers

 
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May 2, 2020

RER 2019 Progress Report

 
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April 21, 2020

The Wonder Women of RER

 
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April 17, 2020

Wildlife of RER: Malayan Civet

 
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March 24, 2020

Wildlife of RER: Malayan Porcupine

 
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March 11, 2020

Papilionanthe hookeriana: The Swamp Orchid

 
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January 8, 2020

Wildlife of RER: Malay Weasel | Malayan Weasel

 
Restorasi Ekosistem Riau – Innovation Forum 2019
December 17, 2019

How does landscape conservation work on the ground, at scale?

 
RER - Sustainable Forest Management
December 12, 2019

How Water Levels and Quality are Monitored in RER

 
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November 28, 2019

SDG 15: Restoring and Protecting Life on Land in Kampar Peninsula

 
Chinese Sparrowhawk (Accipiter Soloensis)
November 13, 2019

RER spots over 1000 birds during October raptor migration sighting

 
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October 8, 2019

Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) featured on Innovation Forum Podcast in October 2019

 
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September 10, 2019

Wildlife of RER: Sambar Deer

 
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August 27, 2019

Illegal Logger Becomes Successful Fisherman | Illegal Fishing Indonesia

 
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August 13, 2019

Wildlife of RER: Common Treeshrew

 
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July 30, 2019

Observing World Ranger Day 2019 | Environmentalist | Wildlife Conservation

 
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July 30, 2019

Guardians of The Forest | Environmental Conservation | Park Ranger

 
Sumatran Tiger – Global Tiger Day
July 25, 2019

Observing Global Tiger Day 2019 – Protect Our Tigers , International Tiger Day

 
RER - The Large Niltava (Niltava grandis)
July 24, 2019

RER Records Six New Species In Past Year | RER Biodiversity

 
RER - MANGROVE TREE SNAKE
July 15, 2019

Observing World Snake Day 2019

 
Asian Small-clawed Otter
July 10, 2019

Wildlife of RER: Asian Small-clawed Otter

 
Wildlife of RER: Milky Stork
June 26, 2019

Wildlife of RER: Milky Stork

 
Wildlife of RER: Southern Pig-tailed Macaque
June 12, 2019

Wildlife of RER: Southern Pig-tailed Macaque

 
White Collared Kingfisher
May 28, 2019

Wildlife of RER: Collared Kingfisher

 
Nyoman Iswarayoga at Global Landscapes Forum 2019
May 17, 2019

Highlighting the Importance of Effective Landscape Management at GLF Kyoto

 
RER - Sumatran-Tiger
May 15, 2019

Wildlife of RER: Sumatran Tiger

 
RER 2018 Progress Report
May 2, 2019

RER 2018 Progress Report

 
Wildlife of RER: False Gharial
April 30, 2019

Wildlife of RER: False Gharial

 
RER - Serkap River
April 16, 2019

RER’s Dark Coloured Rivers Caused by Tannins

 
Pink-Necked-Green Pigeon
April 5, 2019

Wildlife of RER: Pink-necked Green Pigeon

 
RER-Binturong The Bearcat
March 27, 2019

Wildlife of RER: Binturong

 
Semenanjung Kampar
March 20, 2019

How RER Educates Nearby Communities about The Importance of Forests

 
Wildlife of RER: Purple Heron
March 12, 2019

Wildlife of RER: Purple Heron

 
The Bearded Pig (Sus barbatus)
February 26, 2019

Wildlife of RER: The Bearded Pig

 
Asian Waterbird Census 2019
February 20, 2019

RER spots 128 birds during 2019 Asian Waterbird Census

 
Livelihood of Fishermen in Kampar Peninsula
February 13, 2019

RER renews commitment to help fishermen improve livelihoods

 
Tony Sebastian shared insights on forest ecosystem restoration at Eco-Business Podcast
February 1, 2019

RER Advisor Talks to Eco-Business about Forest Ecosystem Restoration

 
Caught on camera: camera traps in Pulau Padang
January 30, 2019

Caught on camera: camera traps in Pulau Padang

 
RER Records More than 750 Biodiversity Species
January 30, 2019

RER Records More than 750 Biodiversity Species

 
Wildlife of RER: Agile Gibbon
January 30, 2019

Wildlife of RER: Agile Gibbon

 
Wildlife of RER: Malayan Sun Bear
January 30, 2019

Wildlife of RER: Malayan Sun Bear

 
Wildlife of RER: Malaysian Giant Turtle
January 30, 2019

Wildlife of RER: Malaysian Giant Turtle

 
How Sangar Village Switched to No-burn Farming
January 30, 2019

How Sangar Village Switched to No-burn Farming

 
RER Helps Sangar Farmers on Diversification of Crops
January 30, 2019

RER Helps Sangar Farmers on Diversification of Crops

 
Wildlife of RER: White-Winged Duck
January 30, 2019

Wildlife of RER: White-Winged Duck

 
Wildlife of RER: King Cobra
January 30, 2019

Wildlife of RER: King Cobra

 
Wildlife of RER: Changeable Hawk-Eagle
January 24, 2019

Wildlife of RER: Changeable Hawk-Eagle

 
Wildlife of RER: Sunda Clouded Leopard
January 2, 2019

Wildlife of RER: Sunda Clouded Leopard

 
Indonesia's peatland areas are some of the most sensitive and endangered ecosystems in the world and the Kampar Peninsula in Sumatra...
September 14, 2018

Wildlife of RER: Greater Green Leafbird

 
Indonesia's peatland areas are some of the most sensitive and endangered ecosystems in the world and the Kampar Peninsula in Sumatra...
September 14, 2018

Wildlife of RER: The Wallago Catfish

 
Indonesia's peatland areas are some of the most sensitive and endangered ecosystems in the world and the Kampar Peninsula in Sumatra...
September 14, 2018

Wildlife of RER: Storm’s Stork

 
Wildlife of RER: The Asian Water Monitor
September 14, 2018

Wildlife of RER : The Asian Water Monitor

 
Sunda Pangolin
June 25, 2018

Wildlife of RER: Sunda Pangolin

 
Riau Ecosystem Restoration (RER) Working to Protect Peat Forest
June 18, 2018

Riau Ecosystem Restoration (RER) Working to Protect Peat Forest

 
Malay Crestless Fireback (Lophura erythrophthalma erythrophthalma)
June 11, 2018

Wildlife of RER: Malay Crestless Fireback

 
socialisation and constant communication with nearby communities who utilise the forest is essential.
May 29, 2018

Can RER be a model for restoration in Southeast Asia?

 
Meranti Paya (Light Red Meranti)
May 23, 2018

Wildlife of RER: Meranti Paya

 
RER featured on Global Initiatives Podcast for RBF 2017
May 18, 2018

RER featured on Global Initiatives Podcast for
RBF 2017

 
Sunda slow loris (Nycticebus coucang)
May 8, 2018

Wildlife of RER: The Sunda Slow Loris

 
RER releases Mammals of Kampar Peninsula checklist
May 7, 2018

RER Releases Mammals of Kampar Peninsula Checklist

 
Bringing Ecosystem Restoration Closer to Students in Pulau Padang
May 2, 2018

Bringing Ecosystem Restoration Closer to Students in Pulau Padang

 
RER 2017 Progress Report
May 2, 2018

RER 2017 Progress Report

 
Mammals of the Kampar Peninsula: an Annotated Checklist
April 30, 2018

Mammals of the Kampar Peninsula: an Annotated Checklist

 
Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis)
April 18, 2018

Wildlife of RER: The Great Hornbill

 
RER Posters at 8th Asian Wetland Symposium 2017: Excerpts
April 11, 2018

RER Posters at 8th Asian Wetland Symposium 2017: Excerpts

 
Rhinoceros hornbill
April 6, 2018

How Are Plant & Animal Species in RER Classified?

 
Indonesia's peatland areas are some of the most sensitive and endangered ecosystems in the world and the Kampar Peninsula in Sumatra...
April 3, 2018

Wildlife of RER : Nepenthes rafflesiana | Carnivorous Raffles Pitcher-Plant

 
Indonesia's peatland areas are some of the most sensitive and endangered ecosystems in the world and the Kampar Peninsula in Sumatra...
January 17, 2018

One Sandbag at a Time: How RER Is Protecting Peatland By Hand

 
Camera traps play an important role in this process, enabling a far larger area to be monitored.
January 15, 2018

Crocodiles, Cameras and Rare Cats: Monitoring Wildlife in RER

 
Cheers in the Darkness: Traditional Harvesting of Forest Honey
January 12, 2018

Cheers in the Darkness: Traditional Harvesting of Forest Honey

 
RER partners with NGO Bidara to provide education on good agricultural practices on peatland.
January 8, 2018

Helping the Community through Sustainable Farming

 
Bonaparte’s Nightjar.
December 7, 2017

RER Sees Return of Endangered Birds to Restoration Area

 
Birds of the Kampar Peninsula: an Annotated Checklist
November 21, 2017

Birds of the Kampar Peninsula: an Annotated Checklist

 
As part of their duties to help preserve the RER area, the forest rangers additionally provide education about it to the surrounding community.
October 31, 2017

Meet Manalu, the Forest Ranger

 
Spreading catfish seeds by Head of Dusun 1, Selat Akar Village (3th from right ) with RER team of Pulau Padang.
May 22, 2017

Aiming to Contribute for Productive Economic Growth in Pulau Padang, RER Introduces Freshwater Fish Farming

 
High Conservation Values in RER Landscapes Discussed With the Community
May 9, 2017

High Conservation Values in RER Landscapes Discussed With the Community

 
Conflict Potential and Resolution Workshop in Teluk Meranti Sub-District
April 19, 2017

Conflict Potential and Resolution Workshop in Teluk Meranti Sub-District

 
Clean water supply provided by Riau Ecosystem Restoration in Lukit Village, Pulau Padang, Riau.
March 22, 2017

RER Providing Clean Water to 50 Families In Pulau Padang

 
Indonesia's peatland areas are some of the most sensitive and endangered ecosystems in the world and the Kampar Peninsula in Sumatra...
March 10, 2017

Collaborative Efforts to Empower Communities in Pulau Padang to Practice “No-Burn” Farming

 
RER Report Delivers First Kampar Species Inventory
February 16, 2017

RER Report Delivers First Kampar Species Inventory

 
RER 2016 Newsletter
February 7, 2017

RER 2016 Newsletter

 
FFI and RER Participates in the Asian Waterbird Census in the Kampar Peninsula
February 7, 2017

FFI and RER Participates in the Asian Waterbird Census in the Kampar Peninsula

 
Serkap River Fishermen - RER Collaboration: Fishing Equipments Donation
January 31, 2017

Serkap River Fishermen – RER Collaboration: Fishing Equipments Donation

 
Planting for the Future: Employee Volunteering by RER with Community of Sangar, Pulau Muda Village
January 9, 2017

Planting for the Future: Employee Volunteering by RER with Community of Sangar, Pulau Muda Village

 
RER is working closely with fisherman from Teluk Meranti and Pulau Muda to ensure they have continued secure access and successful fish harvest’s.
December 6, 2016

RER Cooperates with Fishermen to Protect and Manage the Serkap River Ecosystem

 
RER and their partner BIDARA have provided 50 goats to 40 resident families of Sangar sub-village in Pulau Muda Village.
December 6, 2016

RER Provides 50 Goats to Sangar Village

 
RER Biodiversity Report
December 6, 2016

RER Biodiversity Report

 
RER Estate Manager Edy Supraitno with newly selected Forest Protection Guards from local communities to work on RER concessions on Kampar Peninsula.
November 23, 2016

Local Community Members Become RER Employees

 
Oriental Honey Buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus)
October 28, 2016

Migratory Raptors at Kampar Peninsula

 
Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER) Featured in Pelalawan Expo 2016
October 11, 2016

RER Featured in Pelalawan Expo 2016

 
Building dam at canals.
October 11, 2016

Hydrology Restoration at RER Site Continues

 
The total area of RER site in Pulau Padang is 20,450 hectares of previously degraded forest.
September 30, 2016

Familiarizing Ecosystem Restoration (RE) Program with Pulau Padang Communities

 
RER Team Members observing migrating birds.
September 20, 2016

Observing Migratory Birds at Kampar Peninsula

 
IUCN Congress: Sharing Collaborative Restoration Work in Riau, Indonesia
September 15, 2016

IUCN Congress: Sharing Collaborative Restoration Work in Riau, Indonesia

 
Villagers trying the lawn mower.
August 29, 2016

Managing Land Without Slash and Burn

 
APRIL's $100m Environmental Conservation Plan Imperative for Future Business (Jakarta Globe)
August 12, 2016

Channel NewsAsia: Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER)

 
Transporting sandbags for canal blocking deep inside the RER area. The sandbags weighs 30 kg each.
August 8, 2016

RER Teams Restore Hydrology, One Dam at a Time

 
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
April 29, 2016

Blue-tailed Bee-eater spotted at Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER)

 
RER Inaugurates New Office
April 28, 2016

RER Inaugurates New Office

 
APRIL's $100m Environmental Conservation Plan Imperative for Future Business (Jakarta Globe)
March 11, 2016

APRIL’s $100m Environmental Conservation Plan Imperative for Future Business (Jakarta Globe)

 
APRIL invests $136m for conservation (ProPrint)
December 3, 2015

APRIL invests $136m for conservation (ProPrint)

 
Indonesian firm pledges S$141m to restore peatlands (The Straits Times)
December 2, 2015

Indonesian firm pledges S$141m to restore peatlands (The Straits Times)

 
Indonesia Tries to Douse Fires That Help Fuel Economy (The Wall Street Journal)
December 2, 2015

Indonesia Tries to Douse Fires That Help Fuel Economy (The Wall Street Journal)

 
APRIL Group Announces US$100 Million Investment, Expanded Eco-restoration Project
December 1, 2015

APRIL Group Announces US$100 Million Investment, Expanded Eco-restoration Project

 
Crestless Firebacks
December 1, 2015

Kamera Jebak RER: Sempidan Merah

 
Bearded pig
December 1, 2015

RER Camera Trap: Bearded Pig

 
Sunda Clouded Leopard
December 1, 2015

RER Camera Trap: Sunda Clouded Leopard

 
Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER), Kampar Peninsula
December 1, 2015

Restorasi Ekosistem Riau (RER), Kampar Peninsula

 
Sun Bear
December 1, 2015

RER Camera Trap: Malayan Sun Bear

 
Talking Forests Restoration at Forests 2015
November 9, 2015

Talking Forests Restoration at Forests 2015

 
Indonesia’s Minister of Forestry joined RER management in commemorating the first planting.
May 23, 2014

Big Step for Indonesia Forests: First of 2 Million Trees Planted

 
Plan to Restore Indonesian Forest Gets Go-ahead
October 8, 2013

Plan to Restore Indonesian Forest Gets Go-ahead

 
Indonesia's peatland areas are some of the most sensitive and endangered ecosystems in the world and the Kampar Peninsula in Sumatra...
September 17, 2013

RER Advisory Board Endorses Restoration Work Plan

 
Indonesian Minister of Forestry Zulkifli Hasan launched a multi-year restoration programme.
May 3, 2013

Minister of Forestry Launches New Peat Forest Eco-Restoration Programme

 
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