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Lalut Birai Tropical Forest Research Station
(Stasiun Penelitian Hutan Tropis LALUT BIRAI)
In the Bahau Hulu sub-district, not too far from the village of Long Alango, the Tropical Forest Research Station of Lalut Birai will surprise visitors. Lalut Birai has served as a research and documentation center on the ecology of tropical forest for over 10 years. The research station was built by local people and WWF-Indonesia in the tana ulen, or traditionally protected forest of the people of Long Alango, in 1991.
Nestled along the Nggeng stream and amid beautiful, pristine forest, the research station of Lalut Birai offers basic research facilities and accommodation for visitors. It is currently managed by a local committee (BPTU) in Long Alango. A short boat ride will take visitors from Long Alango to the estuary of the Nggeng River. From there, visitors will follow a forest trail to the research station
Apau Ping and the grasslands of Long Tua
The grasslands of Long Tua, upstream from Apau Ping, are a unique ecosystem home to one of the last remaining populations of wild cattle (banteng) in Borneo. Other wildlife like deer and wild pigs can also be easily seen graze early in the morning or in the late afternoon. The grasslands are one of the best wildlife watching areas in the Kayan Mentarang National Park. The area has been traditionally managed and regularly burned by local people to maintain its ecological functions. The local ecotourism committee has built a hut at the estuary of the Tua River that provides basic overnight accommodation for trekkers and wildlife watchers.
Source : Kayan Mentarang National Park Travel Guide (WWF Indonesia)
