Wanang Conservation Area

Villagers assisting in insect sampling.The new research project could not be opened without a proper feast and traditional sing sing.Before and now: First steps in building BRC field camp in Wanang, and its current situation.

Forest Dynamics Plot

Surveying the first 50-ha permanent forest dynamics plot east of the Wallace’s line, in Wanang Conservation Area.

The plot, and nearby research station, are situated in pristine lowland rainforest.
The plot, and nearby research station, are situated in pristine lowland rainforest.
School children appear to be interested in the forest dynamics plot.
School children appear to be interested in the forest dynamics plot.

Team of paraecologists tagging all stems above 1 cm in diameter.
Team of paraecologists tagging all stems above 1 cm in diameter.
Paraecologist Cliffson Idigel setting 20 x 20 m grid over 50 ha of the forest.
Paraecologist Cliffson Idigel setting 20 x 20 m grid over 50 ha of the forest.

We like orderly tropical jungles where all trees have their numbers.
We like orderly tropical jungles where all trees have their numbers.
One tree done. 300,000 to go...
One tree done. 300,000 to go...

Topography of the 50 ha plot.
Topography of the 50 ha plot.
Distribution of ton tree (Pometia pinnata) in the plot.
Distribution of ton tree (Pometia pinnata) in the plot.

Paraecologists John Auga and Kenneth Molem in action.
Paraecologists John Auga and Kenneth Molem in action.

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