WWF Borneo and Sumatra Featured Stories http://www.worldwildlife.org/ The latest stories from Borneo and Sumatra Fri, 06 JUN 2008 17:00:00 EDT en-us Communities Find a Voice through Photography http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2012/CommunitiesFindVoice.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2012/CommunitiesFindVoice.html Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST WWF helps communities find a voice through photography. The Heart of Borneo Beats Strong http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2012/WWFPresitem26888.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2012/WWFPresitem26888.html Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST Discover five achievements from the Heart of Borneo. Tiger and Toliet Paper Feature Story Box http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2012/WWFPresitem26884.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2012/WWFPresitem26884.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST Not all tissue and paper towels are made from responsible sources. Take action to help protect tiger habitats. Read more The Story of Baim, a Rescued Baby Orangutan http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2012/WWFPresitem26647.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2012/WWFPresitem26647.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST Read the story about a baby orangutan rescued on the island of Borneo. Remarkable Images of Big Cats Urge Forest Protection http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem24969.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem24969.html Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST Extraordinary snapshots of five of the seven wild cat species are a reminder of what could be lost to deforestation. Research Examines Changes in Biodiversity from Logging in Southeast Asia http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem24061.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem24061.html Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST A team of researchers led by WWF found that after two rounds of conventional logging, forests can lose up to 80 percent of their timber value and a quarter of their biodiversity. Protecting wildlife habitat in Sumatra http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem23226.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem23226.html Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST A declaration to protect Sumatra’s forests was endorsed by the governors of eight Sumatran provinces. Forest Habitat Protected, Positive Result for Orangutans and Elephants http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem21953.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem21953.html Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST Nearly 750,000 acres of forest have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council in Malaysia. Leaders Work Together to Protect the World’s Precious Forests http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem21474.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem21474.html Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST Leaders from 30 countries met at the Brazzaville Tropical Forest Summit to find shared solutions to save their forests and support the fight against the devastating consequences of climate change. Sumatran Tiger Cubs Caught on Camera in Threatened Forest http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem21209.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem21209.html Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 EST Camera traps recorded an astounding 12 tigers in just two months in the central Sumatran landscape. An Innovative Approach to Conserving the World’s Forests http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem21124.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem21124.html Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST Business and political leaders met for the Business 4 Environment Global Summit, uniting around a goal to stop the forest loss that affects much of the world’s valuable and threatened forests. Suspected Tiger Smuggler Arrested http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem20444.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem20444.html Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST A suspected tiger smuggler was arrested with the skin of an adult male tiger. Hope for Javan Rhinos http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem20367.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem20367.html Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST Rare footage of two Javan rhinos and two of their calves was captured on video recently. Business solutions for forest conservation http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem19283.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2011/WWFPresitem19283.html Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST How your choice of paper can help tigers http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem18899.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem18899.html Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST A new investigation by WWF and other groups reveals that one of the world’s largest paper suppliers is still cutting down the rainforest on the Indonesian island of Sumatra – even though the company claims to have stopped doing so. The forest being cleared is vital to the survival of tigers and other endangered species. You can voice your opposition to this by making more responsible choices about the paper you buy. Camera catches bulldozer destroying Sumatra tiger forest http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem18303.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem18303.html Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST A video camera trap installed by WWF and partners has captured footage linking the destruction of a crucial Sumatran tiger forest to the expansion of palm oil plantations in Indonesia’s Riau Province. Dogs Join Fight to Save Rhinos in Borneo http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem18198.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem18198.html Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST One fan at a time http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem17809.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem17809.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST Almost 60,000 new trees are going to reforest critical tiger habitat on the Indonesian island of Sumatra as a result of global connection made on Forest Friends, an initiative that brings together young adults from Indonesia and Germany. Landmark Legislation’s Anniversary Highlights Strong Need for Continued Efforts to Curb Illegal Logging http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem16735.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem16735.html Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST Marking the amended Lacey Act’s two-year anniversary, Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer today praised the landmark legislation for protecting the environment, leveling the playing field for honest businesses and halting the egregious practice of illegal logging. The celebratory event, jointly hosted by WWF and the Environmental Investigative Agency (EIA), gathered a diverse group of experts from industry, government and the environmental community to share early successes, lessons learned and anticipated benefits of the Lacey Act. Borneo’s New World http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem16011.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem16011.html Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST Scientists have discovered more than 123 new species in the Heart of Borneo area during the past 3 years – an average of more than 3 new species per month. These finds include the world’s longest known stick insect, a flame-colored snake and a color-changing frog. In total, 67 plants, 29 invertebrates, 17 fish, five frogs, three snakes and two lizards and a brand new species of bird have been discovered. Hope for the Future: Rare Photo of Pregnant Sumatran Rhino http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem16018.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem16018.html Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST Images of the near-extinct Sumatran rhino were recently captured by WWF-Malaysia and the Sabah Wildlife Department’s camera traps. Experts believe that this rhino is pregnant, giving hope for the species and adding urgency to the enforcement of anti-poaching laws in the region’s forest and wildlife reserves. Camera traps yield rare footage of Sumatran tiger with cubs http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem14779.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2010/WWFPresitem14779.html Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST Video cameras installed in the Sumatran jungle have captured close-up footage of a tiger and two cubs, the first time that WWF has recorded evidence of tiger breeding in central Sumatra in what should be prime tiger habitat. The images have led to renewed calls for stronger measures against poaching and the rapid deforestation of tiger landscapes on the Indonesian island.  MoU signed for restoration of Orangutan Habitat in Heart of Borneo (HoB) http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem14178.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem14178.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST   Asia's Biggest 'tiger' Unveils Promise For Wild Tigers http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem14179.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem14179.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST China received praise here today from the International Tiger Coalition (ITC) for promising to work with its neighbors to end tiger trade and bring back wild tigers. WWF Elephant Flying Squad Joins Global Day of Climate Action http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem14119.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem14119.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST Among many foreign visitors to Tesso Nilo National Park (TNTN), Pelalawan district, Riau, the presence of US Ambassador to Indonesia Cameron R. Hume brings its own impression to the Head of TNTN, Suprahman Hayani. Controversial Paper Company Driving Sumatran Species to Local Extinction http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem12404.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem12404.html Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 EST A massive logging operation planned by one of the world’s largest paper companies would destroy the forest home of 100 great apes that are part of the only successful reintroduction program for Sumatran orangutans. Forest Clearing by Paper Giant APP/Sinar Mas Linked to 12 Years of Sumatran Tiger, Human Fatalities http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem11892.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem11892.html Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST Many violent incidents between people and tigers in Sumatra’s Riau Province in the past 12 years have occurred near forested areas being cleared by paper giant Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) and associated companies, under the umbrella of its holding group, Sinar Mas Group (SMG), according to an analysis of human-tiger conflict data. Experience Sumatra http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem11186.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2009/WWFPresitem11186.html Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST   Saving Sumatra: Indonesia Reaches Historic Agreement To Protect World’s Most Endangered Tropical Forests http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2008/WWFPresitem10288.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2008/WWFPresitem10288.html Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST The Indonesian government and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today announced a bold commitment to protect the remaining forests and critical ecosystems of Sumatra, an Indonesian island that holds some of the world’s most diverse – and endangered – forests. The historic agreement represents the first-ever island-wide commitment to protect Sumatra’s stunning biodiversity. Rarest Rhinos Make Video Trap Debut http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2008/WWFPresitem9174.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2008/WWFPresitem9174.html Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST Staples Inc. Ends Relationship with Asia Pulp & Paper http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2008/WWFPresitem7631.html http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/media/press/2008/WWFPresitem7631.html Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST Office-supplies giant Staples Inc. has ended their relationship with Asia Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd. (APP). Staples sourced over 9 percent of its total paper supply from APP, and is the latest of large paper sellers worldwide, including Office Depot Inc., to stop buying from this paper company because of its poor environmental practices. WWF, along with businesses and many other conservation organizations, believe that APP is destroying natural rainforest and contributing heavily to climate change in order to feed its mills.