Butterflies in the Rain Forest of Irian Jaya, Indonesia

by World Wide Fund for Nature - Indonesia Programme

Partners:

World Wide Fund for Nature - Indonesia Programme (WWF-IP) Yayasan Bina Lestari Bumi Cenderawasih (YBLBC) University of Cenderawasih

Current Accomplishments

One major accomplishment was that Australian CITES authorities granted YBLBC permission for the import of Birdwing Butterflies into Australia. YBLBC also received CITES permits for the sale of display cases to domestic and foreign visitors in May 1996. WWF/YBLBC held stands at Expo '96 in Jayapura, at the Manokwari Expo '96 and at Exhibition Lingkungan Hidup, Jakarta.

On the production side, thirty farmers participated in a training course in butterfly handling techniques in preparation for export. Ten farmers were trained in markisa (passion fruit) syrup production. YBLBC staff attended training courses in production techniques, stock recording, community development, project planning and monitoring. Administration and accounts training are continuing. Group leaders hold annual meetings and motivators hold monthly meetings facilitated by YBLBC. Staff made field trips in February, March, June and August.

Successes and Challenges

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