Beneath the lush forests of Ranu Darungan, within Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, lives a small community that works tirelessly to maintain the balance of nature: ants. Although tiny in size, their presence plays a major role in forest ecosystems.…
Forests are not merely collections of trees, but also “multi-story homes” for various bird species. A study conducted in the Jelbuk area, Perhutani KPH Jember, found that each bird species has different preferences for tree stratification — ranging from the…
Production forests and protected forests in the RPH Arjasa area, located on the eastern slopes of the Hyang Mountains, harbor an extraordinary diversity of avifauna. A study conducted in 2025 recorded at least 34 bird species from 24 families inhabiting…
Beneath the flowing waters of the Tancak Maesan River in Bondowoso lies a hidden microscopic world that plays an essential role in maintaining aquatic ecosystem balance. Research conducted by KERISDIMAS BIO-CON in 2025 revealed the diversity of microalgae inhabiting this…
Following the 2021 eruption of Mount Semeru, the Ranu Darungan Resort area within Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park has gradually shown signs of ecological recovery. One of the clearest indicators comes from dragonflies (Odonata), insects well known for their sensitivity…
Tancak Maesan Forest in Bondowoso holds more than scenic landscapes and flowing waterfalls. The area is also home to a remarkable diversity of butterflies living across various habitat types. Research conducted by KERISDIMAS BIO-CON in 2024 documented numerous butterfly species…
The Ranu Darungan Resort area within Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park holds an extraordinary nocturnal ecosystem. Research conducted in 2024 revealed that this area serves as an important habitat for various moth species from the Geometroidea group along with their…
Research conducted by KERISDIMAS BIO-CON revealed fascinating findings regarding the ability of mealworm larvae (Tenebrio molitor) to degrade plastic waste. This study specifically examined how plastic thickness affects the larvae’s growth and their ability to break down polypropylene (PP) waste.…
Research conducted by KERISDIMAS BIO-CON in 2023 revealed an intriguing fact about the potential role of insects in helping address plastic waste pollution. The study focused on the mealworm beetle (Tenebrio molitor) across all stages of its life cycle—larva, prepupa,…
KERISBIOKON conducted a butterfly community structure study in the Resort Pemangkuan Hutan (RPH) Garahan, BKPH Sempolan, Perum Perhutani KPH Jember, from December 2022 to February 2023. This forest area, dominated by pine forests and tropical vegetation, provides an important habitat…
