Last Modified: 2009/06/17

Topics: Forest Conservation

Author:  Harada, Kazuhiro; Johanis, P. Mogea and Rahayu, Mulyati|2005|Vol. 49 (1). p25-35.|Publisher: The International Palm Society

Language: English|Publication Type: Journal Article|Copyright: The International Palm Society

Abstract:

Gunung Halimun National Park represents one of the last significant areas of tropical rain forest in densely populated West Java, Indonesia. There is a diversity of rattans in the park and they, together with the sugara palm, Arenga pinnata, are intensively utilized by villagers living around and within the park boundary.

Geographic area:

Indonesia

URL:

http://www.palms.org/palmsjournal/2005/index.htm