{"id":3319,"date":"2019-01-09T16:58:42","date_gmt":"2019-01-09T21:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/?p=3319"},"modified":"2022-01-28T18:36:31","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T23:36:31","slug":"west-papua-and-the-birds-of-paradise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birds.cornell.edu\/home\/west-papua-and-the-birds-of-paradise\/","title":{"rendered":"Birds-of-Paradise Help Inspire Conservation of Forests in West Papua"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tanah Papua:  A Paradise for Birds\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qkm8y7GpX3A?feature=oembed&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-birdpress-transcript accordion\" data-accordion=\"true\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\"><div class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"true\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\">Show Transcript<\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content=\"true\">\n<p>NATIVE GROUP LEADER in native language, translation: Kids, now we\u2019re in our forest. Why are we here? I want you to know what we have in front of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NARRATOR: Indonesia\u2019s Land of Papua, Tanah Papua. Consisting of two provinces, Papua supports one of the only remaining large tropical forests in the world. With the Amazon and Congo basins, these forests serve as the lungs of the planet. And in Papua, they are the lifeblood of the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NATIVE WOMAN in native language, translation: What impresses me most about the forests of Papua is that they sustain the communities here. All resources needed to live, are found here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NARRATOR: Papua\u2019s geography contains a variety of ecosystems\u2014coasts, mangroves, forests, and mountains, that supports roughly half of Indonesia\u2019s biodiversity. Over 600 species of birds are found in Papua, including the birds-of-paradise, many of which live nowhere else on earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NATIVE WOMAN in native language, translation: For me, the birds in Papua, especially the birds-of-paradise are incredibly beautiful, unique, and unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NARRATOR: The birds-of-paradise are icons of Papua\u2019s biodiversity. Their unparalleled beauty has made them a symbol of international renown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[NATIVE MAN in native language, translation: That\u2019s a bird that tourists like to look for near the village.] NATIVE MAN in native language, translation: Usually, we walk in the morning and listen. Then, we follow the calls and look for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NARRATOR: Global interests in Papua\u2019s birdlife is leading to increased opportunities for wildlife tourism bringing newfound economic benefits to local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NATIVE MAN in native language, translation: Palm Cockatoo, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Hornbill. We can find the Magnificent Bird-of-Paradise playing on the ground. Then, as we walk, we find parotia. This is where they dance. The bird we are looking for tonight is the Papuan Frog Mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AREN MANDACAN, VILLAGE CHIEF, in native language, translation: The forest gives us our water to drink. It gives us our food. It gives us our medicines and provides the air we breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NARRATOR: But these forests are no longer isolated from the rest of the world. The demand for timber, palm oil, minerals, and gas has arrived. The future existence of Papua\u2019s resources and biodiversity, and the communities that rely on them, depend on the choices made today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NARRATOR: The governments of Papua and West Papua are bringing together non-government, community, academic, and religious partners to create a sustainable pathway for development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NATIVE GROUP LEADER in native language, translation: Kids, don\u2019t cut down this tree. Don\u2019t do any harm. The trees are food for the birds and the birds are the source of our income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NARRATOR: There are plenty of examples of ecosystems destroyed by overexploitation. With its forests still intact, Papua has the opportunity to develop in a way that allows both its people, and its environment, to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BENNY MAMBRASAR, BIRDING GUIDE, in native language, translation: The beauty of Raja Ampat is beyond amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NARRATOR: Recent successes in the marine environments in the Raja Ampat region of West Papua, show that development and conservation can go hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NARRATOR: Within the forests, local leaders are organizing their communities with similar goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NATIVE GROUP LEADER in native language, translation: Here are there are useful and important things that matter to us. The first is the forest. The second one is conservation, and the last is tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AREN MANDACAN, in native language, translation: What is important is that we take good care of the birds. The tourists see them, and the money goes to the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NARRATOR: The forests, the birds, and the communities make this region unique and irreplaceable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NATIVE WOMAN, in native language, translation: If the forests in Papua are destroyed, they\u2019ve got nothing left. Their wealth and their resources are in the forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NARRATOR: As the lungs of the planet, tropical forests are an important buffer against our changing climate. If Papua\u2019s ecosystems are degraded, the effects will be felt, not just locally, but across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NATIVE MAN, in native language, translation: Arfak forest is very valuable, and it is critical for our future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NARRATOR: Through collaborative leadership, achieving sustainable growth, and maintaining the livelihood of local communities, protecting globally significant biodiversity are possible for Tanah Papua and all of humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BENNY MAMBRASAR, in native language, translation: Papuan nature is so beautiful. I ask Papuans all over, let\u2019s protect our beautiful country so our grandchildren will enjoy what we have today. 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