Flora and Fauna Diversity at Prof. Sumitro Djojohadikusumo Conservation Area ARSARI (AK – PSD ARSARI) Prof. Sumitro Djojohadikusumo Conservation Area ARSARI (AK – PSD ARSARI) is a 2,400 ha forest located within the palm oil plantation area of PT. TIDAR KERINCI AGUNG (PT. TKA). This forest is deliberately not planted with palm oil with the aim of conserving the environment. AK – PSD ARSARI is brimming with nature and well conserved, supporting various types of flora and fauna that live within it.

The June 2021 issue of YAD News paints a new color on the latest happenings in YAD programs. This issue contains reports and interesting articles about the activities of YAD environmental conservation team in West Sumatra, Riau, and East Kalimantan. In addition to factual information, fascinating first-hand accounts are also presented about the development of rehabilitation progress on both orangutans and sumatran tigers, as well as the wealth of vegetation in conservation area managed by YAD.

In this month of independence celebration, Warta YAD comes to you bringing the spirit of freedom. The first freedom was addressed to two orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) named Boni and Beni. Both of them have returned to their homeland in Kalimantan, coincidentally on the Indonesian Independence Day on 17th of August, and also close enough to World Orangutan Day on 19th of August. YAD is very grateful to walk alongside conservation partners and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry in the challenging translocation process of these two rare animals.

October issue of YAD News comes to you bringing the spirit of the Youth Pledge. Embodying the spirit of young nationalists of the past who ignited the spirit of one Motherland, one Nation, and one Language, the young people in 2021 who gathered in Indonesian Heritage Gathering in Lasem also sparked the Lasem Declaration. This declaration aims to breathe a new life into heritage city for the welfare of the community. YAD is proud to be able to support this event alongside the Indonesian Heritage Trust (BPPI), as a longtime partner in the field of cultural conservation.

November’s issue of YAD News comes to you with news about a series of activities to commemorate the 728th anniversary of Majapahit. This Kingdom was founded on the 15th month of Kartika, 1215 Çaka, or in today’s term: 12 November 1293. According to Kidung Harsa Wijaya, it was the day of the coronation of Raden Wijaya as the first king of the Majapahit Kingdom, with his full title being Nararya Sanggramawijaya Sri Maharaja Kertarajasa Jayawardhana. Since November 2014, YAD has always been commemorating the anniversary of Majapahit with various cultural activities with its conservation partners throughout the country.

December’s issue of YAD News comes with recounts of interesting events at the end of 2021, particularly in the field of conservation of nature and culture. The Subak Field School or Bali International Field School for Subak (BIFSS) is a major activity that has been initiated by YAD and its partner, the Indonesian Heritage Trust (BPPI) since 2015. In early December, the 7th BIFSS took place in Selat Village, Karangasem, Bali, which will be fleshed out further in an article below.

New Year, bringing forth new hopes for conservation of our beloved Earth and the well-being of all its inhabitants. This January issue of YAD News comes brimming with stories about activities at the end of 2021, and the beginning of 2022.

This February issue of YAD News comes with an assortment of activities done by YAD units and divisions in the Year of Water Tiger, the symbol of courage and change.

The March issue of YAD News comes to you with major updates such as the release of a Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) named Lanustika back to the wild. The report of the release carried out on March 26, 2022 by PR-HSD ARSARI (West Sumatra) and PKR ARSARI (Riau) is among the most interesting articles in this issue.

This April issue of YAD News arrives at the end of the holy month of Ramadan with news of the YAD’s unending efforts in environmental and cultural conservation, as well as educational and social activities.

The May issue of YAD News comes to you bringing stories about activities in our four pillars: cultural conservation, environmental conservation, education, and social services.

The June edition of YAD News is back with a plethora of activities and important events, such as: the 109th Archaeology Day on June 14th, the anniversary of Mandala Majapahit (ManMa) Trowulan on June 12th, and the World Environment Day which coincides with Mr. Hashim Djojohadikusumo’s birthday on June 5th. This edition explored YAD’s activities in relation to these important dates, as well as other interesting activities in the field of environmental and cultural conservation, as well as education and social service as the four main pillars of YAD.