Project on Binong Tree Cultivation

Binong tree (Tetrames nudlifora) is "the home" of Sumbawa honey bee, which means that Sumbawa honey bees only makes their honey comb on Binong tree although there are maybe hundreds or even thousands types of trees in Sumbawa tropical forest.
Therefore, without Binong tree, which the numbers are decreasing, Sumbawa honey bee may extinct in the future.
Project on Binong tree cultivation is aimed besides for greening, also to sustain the production of Sumbawa forest honey, which became the pride of Sumbawa people due to protection as "geographical indication" by Directorate General for Intellectual Property Rights, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, the Republic of Indonesia.

Pictures by Sumbawa Friends of the Earth

December 8th, 2013, Sunday

1. Observation of Binong tree habitat

Boan Budak forest, Batu Dulang, Sumbawa (840 m asl)

Large Binong tree (tens years of age), which became "the home" of honey bee. The tree is called "Boan" if there were more than 3 honey combs.

The appearance of Binong tree

With members of Sumbawa Forest Honey Network (JMHS)

2. Observation of the site for Binong tree cultivation

"Circle of hope" for the Binong tree growth in our middle (1040 m asl).

Making video documentation.

3. Discussion with Secretary Of JMHS

Informing Planned activities and receiving information feedback

4. Collection of Binong tree saplings

Participants:
Dr. Arief
Mrs. Dwi
Fajri
Gita
Rian
Fahmi


December 9th, 2013, Monday

1. Seedling of Binong tree saplings at the campus of Sumbawa University of Technology (UTS)

Preparation of Binong tree seedlings

Checking condition of Binong tree

Participants:
1. Abdhy Surya perkasa.
2. Adelia Elviantari.
3. Arif Muhamad.
4. Asmawati
5. Cendra harri Pahlawan.
6. Cindy Suci Ananda.
7. Gita Feny lestari
8. Fahmi Dwilaksono
9.  Indah Nurulita
10. Mochammad Isro Alfajri
11. Muhammad Al-azhar
12. Nugrah Analiadi Putra
13. Rian Adha Ardinata
14. Yulianti.
15. Yunianti