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GARDENS Name of Garden: Cibodas Biosphere Reserve (West Java) Logo: N.A. Address: Cabang Balai Kebun Raya Cibodas- Sindanglaya URL:
http://www.conservation.org / E-mail Address: kriclipi@ cianjur.wasantara.net.id Description: Cibodas is one of the four Botanic Gardens which make up the Indonesian Botanic Gardens. Cibodas is notable as having a collection of plants found in cool, high altitude environments Cibodas reserve contains more than 14,000 hectares of land from the sub-montane to the sub-alpine rain forest. The area is unique because this is the last area for montane rain forest in Jawa Barat and it has Javan endemic species. Cibodas holds one of the highest levels of biological diversity, more than 900 species of vascular plants and 400 species of pteridophytes, mosses and fungi. In 1959, a species count by W. Meijer found 331 species of flora per hectare, including 78 tree species and 100 species of climbing plants. The forest ecosystems in the reserve can be grouped into sub-montane (1,000 -1,500 m asl), montane (1,500 - 2,400 m asl) and sub-alpine (more than 2,400 m asl). Sub-montane forest has the highest diversity of plant life and is characterized by large trees forming a tall canopy 30-40 m above the ground. Beside a rich variety of trees, there are also many species of ground flora, liana and orchid. Montane forest has a lower diversity of plants with fewer herb species than the sub-montane forest. As one climbs up into the sub-alpine forest, diversity continues to decline. This zone is characterized by smaller trees. Besides the flora, Cibodas also house a high biological diversity fauna. History: The Cibodas Reserve was established in 1889 and accepted by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve in 1977. With the cooperation of the Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation of the Ministry of Forestry, Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park serves as a core zone of the reserve. Related to nature conservation, the Cibodas Biosphere Reserve has served as a good model for education, research and public awareness. Cibodas has been the centre of much research over the last two centuries, and more than 200 research publications have been recorded. Person to contact: Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park
Opening Hours: N.A. Admission Fee: N.A. Name of Garden: Bogor Botanic Gardens (West Java) Logo: N.A. Address: URL:
http://www. bogor.indo.net.id/ E-mail Address: kriblipi@ bogor.wasantara.net.id Description: The Bogor Botanic Garden, Indonesia's first and foremost botanical garden, is 87 hectares of beautifully kept trees, plants flowers, lawns and ponds within a busy expanding city of 300,000 people. It is also a world famous institution for research and conservation that has developed over many years and is continuing to do so. The garden is an important part of Bogor city providing not only employment but a large recreational area for local residents, visitors from Jakarta and many passing tourists. Bogor Botanic Gardens contains a wide diversity of flora, with an aquatic, cyrad, palm collection and many more other species of plants. History: The founder of 's Lands Plantentuin, the name given to the Garden by the Dutch, was Casper Georg Carl Reinwardt, a German who moved to Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and studied natural sciences, specializing in botany and chemistry. In 1817, at the age of 44, Reinwardt was appointed to the position of Director in agricultural business, arts and sciences on Java and neighboring islands. He was interested in investigating plants were widely used by the Javanese for domestic and medicinal purposes. Reinwardt decided to gather all these plants in a botanic garden in Bogor, at that time called Buitenzorg (meaning 'Without a Care'). This also provided an opportunity to collect plants and seeds from other parts of the Archipelago and the Botanic Garden would eventually make Bogor a centre for the promotion of agriculture and horticulture in Indonesia. On May 18, 1817, 47 hectares of the grounds bordering the palace were established as a Botanic Garden. Reinwardt became the first director from 1817 to 1822, during which time approximately 900 living plants were introduced to the Garden. Prior to this, Sir Stamford Raffles had been Governor of Java from 1811 to 1816 and during his residence in Buitenzorg attempted to lay out the Palace grounds as an English-style landscaped garden. He even brought in two gardens from Kew in London, UK. The monument he erected in memory of his wife, Lady Olivia Marianne, who died in 184, can be seen in the Garden. The first catalogue of plants in the Garden (914 species) was published in 1823 by C.L. Blume (Director of the Garden from 1822 to 1826). This was the basis of the catalogue which is still used today. In 1830, Johannes Elias Teysmann, a Dutch gardener, became curator of Bogor Botanic Garden and spent more than 50 years developing the Garden. Seven years later Justus Karl Hasskarl was appointed his assistant curator and convinced the director to re-arrange the plantings in the Garden by taxonomic families. This was a major undertaking as a huge part of the collection had to be transplanted. Some trees were too large to be moved as can be seen today by the date of planting shown on read labels. Hasskarl proposed starting a library, which was opened in 1842 as the Bibliotheca Bogoriensis, and constructing a separate building for the Herbarium Bogoriense, which was opened in 1844. In 1844 he wrote the second catalog. Over the 180 years of the history of Bogor Botanic Garden there have been many major contributions to science, agriculture, conservation and environmental education. Person to contact: Dr Dedy Darnaedi (Director) Opening Hours: N.A. Admission Fee: N.A. Name of Garden: Purwodadi Botanic Gardens (East Java) Logo: N.A. Address: Kebun Raya Purwodadi (Purwodadi Botanic Garden)
URL:
http://www. bogor.indo.net.id/ E-mail Address: kriplipi@ malang.wasantara.net.id Description: Purwodadi Botanic Garden is used as a place for conservation and research on semi arid lowland plant species. Puwodadi is notable for having many plants dependent upon more seasonal climate of East Java. In December 1995, the garden had a collection of 3,323 species, from 940 genera in 149 families. This collection consists of Orchids 525 species, Zingiberaceae 40 species, Dioscoreaceae tuber crops 6 species, Fabaceae 160 species, Moraceae 133 species, ferns 80 species, bananas 3 species and 150 cultivars, and medicinal herbs 300 species. The facilities in the garden include a library, seed collections, nurseries and glass houses. Besides being a place for conservation and research, the garden is also a place for public recreation. Recreational facilities provided include lawns, seats and shelters which all encourage visitors to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings. Visitors can also jog on the roads while enjoying the fresh air and admiring the diversity of flora in the garden. A small guest house is available especially for researchers and colleagues. History: Purwodadi Botanic Garden is located at Purwodadi, in the countryside of Pasuruan, East Java and is situated on the main road which connects three cities in East Java; Malang, Surabaya and Pasuruan. It is about 24 km from Malang, 30 km from Pasuruan and 70 km from the capital Surabaya. It covers an area of 85 ha which is at an altitude of about 300 m above sea level. The average annual rainfall is 2366 mm. Purwodadi Botanic Garden was established in 1939 by Dr D.F. van Slooten, as one of three branches of the Indonesian Botanic Gardens. The main task of Purwodadi Botanic Garden is to inventory, explore
and conserve semi arid lowland plant species of scientific value.
In conducting this task, Purwodadi Botanic Garden has functions
such as : Person to contact: Ir. Soerjono (Director) Opening Hours: Bookings can be made through the office during work hours at least two days in advance. Admission Fee: Name of Garden: Kebun Raya Eka Karya Bali (Bali Botanic Gardens) Logo: N.A. Address: URL:
http://www. bogor.indo.net.id/ E-mail Address: krielipi@ singaraja.wasantara.net.id Description: Eka Karya Botanic Garden is a unique place to visit in Bali, where visitors can stroll through cool and tranquil gardens, visit temples and traditional Balinese buildings, and learn about Balinese botany and traditions. The Garden combines scientific and conservation goals in a cool, mountainous setting; with adjacent forests and lake, wildlife such as birds and monkeys, and the attractive landscaping all joined in harmony. With a rich collection of 1187 species, Eka Karya Botanic Garden, Bali, is not only a forerunner in conserving Indonesia's flora, but one of the most beautiful gardens of its kind in the world. The primary task of the Botanic Garden is to conduct research, inventory and protect Indonesian plant species native to moist upland areas, particularly from eastern Indonesia, as well as to provide useful scientific services and to increase public appreciation for conservation. In order to fulfill this task, Eka Karya Botanic Garden, Bali, conducts field exploration and surveys, and has been equipped with an herbarium, seed collection, and nursery, as well as the living collections of trees, ferns, orchids, cacti and other plants of scientific, economic, cultural and aesthetic value. History: Eka Karya Botanic Garden, Bali, was established on July 24, 1959, with an area of 154.5 hectares, at an elevation from 1200-1450 metres above sea level; average temperature 18°C and average rainfall 3000 mm. Located in the north-central highlands next to the Batukau Nature Reserve, the garden lies in the tourist district of Bedugul, close to Lake Beratan and the Ulun Danur Temple. Bedugul lies between the cities of Denpasar and Singaraja, and can be reached from both cities within one hour's drive. Person to contact: Drs. IBK Arsana Opening Hours: 8.00 am - 5.00 pm daily. Admission Fee: Rp. 1,000 per person |
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