Kearifan Tradisional Suku Maybrat dalam Perburuan Satwa sebagai Penunjang Pelestarian Satwa

Widlife management as food resources in the tropical areas is very rarely done. Traditional wisdom as an aspect that plays an important role in wildlife sustainability still put into practice by certain tribals. Study on traditional wisdom of Maybrat ethnic group was done to observe the practice of traditional wisdom create important impact to the effort of wildlife sustainability in Sorong Selatan Regency. The results indicate that traditional wisdom practice such as the use of hunting tools, places for hunting and wildlife hunted that indirectly give positive impact in order to support wildlife sustainability in Sorong Selatan

Growth Response And Production Efficiency Of Broiler Chicks Treated By Different Zeolite Spreading Frequency On Litter Base

The objective of this research was to study the growth and efficiency of broiler productivity. The research was conducted through the application of zeolite spreading treatment into the broiler housing in Non-ruminant Research Station of Animal Science Laboratory of Papua State University. Study was arranged by Randomized Sample Design with four treatments: P0 (control; without zeolite spreading); P1 (once time spreading during the research period); P3 (three times application of spreading during the research period); and P5 (five times of spreading or once a week during the research period). The application of zeolite spreading was not significantly influenced the rate growth of broiler, though there is a tendency increasing weight gain along with the increased in zeolite spreading level on the litter base. P3 (three times of zeolite spreading during research) produce the feed efficiency of 0.53. Economically, Income Over Feed Chick and Zeolite Cost (IOFCZC) per head per housing unit with the application of zeolite spreading more demand compared to housing units without spreading treatment

Traditional Ecological Knowledge (Tek) In Hunting: From Culture To Nature

In Papua, the practices of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in hunting were: limiting hunting on particular species, performing hunting using traditional hunting techniques, protecting specific land tenure from hunting and hunting on particular period of time.  These practices were highly complex and highly variable across Papua – a set of unwritten and cultural law that passed on verbally from one generation to another that played important roles on nature protection. Keywords: Traditional ecological knowledge, hunting, culture, natur

TINGKAH LAKU SOSIAL RUSA TIMOR (Cervus timorensis) DI PENANGKARAN BUMI MARINA, MANOKWARI

Deer is a wild animal that has economi value and can be utilized by the commnity as a source of protein of animal origin so that the deer can be breed by the communty. In papua deer have been cultivated or breed in a relativery large scare. The purpose of cultivation or captivity is to know the daily behavior or deer timor (Cervus timorensis) in brooder breeding condtion with large numbers of pet populations. The time of study for ±one month is from the beginning of september to the and of september 2017. Using 10 sample from 24 deer in breeding, 3 aduit males, 2 young males, 3 adult females and 1 young females and 1 culf. Using time observation method with observation technique. Analyze data using exel to find the percen tage of social activity from each time period. Each time period was divided into I 06:00-08:00(6,48%); II 08:00-10:00(25,93%); III 10:00-12:00(19,44%); IV 12:00-14:00(7,41%); V 14:00-16:00(6,48) and VI 16:00-18:00(34,26). Our findings showed that social activity/interaction in group much more observed in the afternoon

INDIGENOUS HUNTING IN INDONESIAN NEW GUINEA: CULTURAL IDENTITY, FOOD SECURITY AND INCOME OPPORTUNITIES

Wildlife hunting is important in satisfying people’s need for meat as a source of dietary protein as well as being of economic value to the studied communities. Many people in Indonesian New Guinea rely on the benefits obtained from the extraction of plants and animals in the tropical forests, including hunting. This review aims to synthesise existing knowledge and identify areas that are fundamental to the body of knowledge on Indigenous hunting that has been integrated into many forest people societies in Indonesian New Guinea. People keep a relationship with nature by harmonising Indigenous hunting and cultural background. Available food source from wildlife and limited access to livestock were the major reason to acquire wild animals for consumption through hunting. Throughout of Indonesian New Guinea, the commercial hunting provide more opportunities for income generation. Indigenous hunting has long been part of cultural life of forest, providing a source of dietary protein to the household, and offer forms of income generation to the studied communities.   Key words: Culture, Food consumption, trade, Indigenous hunting, Indonesian New Guine

Hidup Berdampingan Dengan Hidupan Liar di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 (Interaksi dengan Pemirsa Pro2 FM RRI Manokwari)

ABSTRACT Culturally, the relationship between the people and wild animals in Papua is close-knitted and inseparable. In response to this, through the Manokwari Menyapa program of RRI Manokwari, we share information about the current relationship between people and wildlife during the Covid-19 pandemic. This community service activity is carried out through radio broadcasts, which is an interactive program between listeners and informants on Monday, July 20, 2020. Listeners' responses vary widely including the impact of consuming animal meat, keeping animals as pet animals, and the consequences of forest loss to the intense exposure of animals to the people. Another thing that was revealed was the extent of the role of academics in efforts to reduce the current spread of the Covid-19 virus. This activity shows that the dissemination of information through electronic media (radio) related to the issue of the Covid-19 epidemic is very good and effective. The media's wide reach for people who can follow the radio broadcasts of RRI Pro2FM Manokwari benefits this program so much. This activity provides input to us regarding the public's understanding of the Covid-19 pandemic and the proper follow-up actions that should be considered by the authorities to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus in the community. Intense dissemination of information about the Covid-19 virus now needs to be done as an effort to raise awareness for ordinary people who do not understand well the dangers of this virus for human health. Keywords: Covid-19; RRI listeners; Manokwari Menyapa ABSTRAK Secara kultural, hubungan manusia-satwa liar (hewan) di Papua sangat erat dan tidak dapat dipisahkan. Menyikapi hal tersebut, melalui program Manokwari Menyapa RRI Manokwari, kami berbagi informasi tentang hubungan antara manusia dan hidupan liar di masa pandemik Covid-19. Kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini dilakukan melalui siaran radio yang merupakan program interaksi antara pendengar dengan nara sumber pada hari Senin, 20 Juli 2020. Respon pendengar sangat bervariasi termasuk dampak mengkonsumsi daging satwa, memelihara satwa sebagai hewan kesenangan, serta akibat kehilangan hutan terhadap ekspose satwa yang sangat intens dengan manusia. Hal lain yang terungkap adalah sejauh mana peran akademisi dalam upaya mengurangi penyebaran virus Covid-19 saat ini. Kegiatan ini menunjukan bahwa penyebaran informasi melalui media elektronik (radio) berkaitan dengan isu pendemi Covid-19 ini, sangat baik dan efektif karena jangkauannya yang luas bagi masyarakat yang bisa mengikuti siaran radio RRI Pro2FM Manokwari. Kegiatan ini memberikan masukan kepada kita bagaimana pemahaman masyarakat terhadap pandemik Covid-19, dan tindak lanjut yang perlu dilakukan oleh pihak-pihak berwenang untuk mengurangi penyebaran virus Covid-19 di masyarakat terutama yang berhubungan dengan hidupan liar. Penyebaran informasi tentang virus Covid-19 secara intens saat ini perlu dilakukan sebagai upaya penyadartahuan bagi masyarakat awam yang belum memahami dengan baik bahayanya virus ini bagi kesehatan manusia. Kata kunci: Covid-19; Pemirsa RRI; Manokwari Menyap

Nutritive Value and the Quality of Ensiled Napier Grass (Pennisetum Purpureum Schum.) and Banana (Musa Acuminata) Peelings

This paper aimed to evaluate the nutritive value and the quality of ensiled Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum) and banana (Musa acuminate) peelings. Different levels of banana peeling and Napier grass were used in this study. The levels of Napier grass and banana peeling compared as treatments with four replications were as follows: 100% Napier Grass (NG), 75% (NG) + 25% Banana Peeling (BP), 50%NG + 50%BP, 25%NG + 75% BP and 100%BP. Napier grass and banana peeling were mixed based on the percentage combination as treatments, weighed and placed into empty jam bottle with weights ranging from 64.4 grams to 509.2 grams as a simulated laboratory silo. Samples were stored in eight weeks at the Dairy Training Research Institute. Proximate analyses were done at Animal Nutrition Laboratory Institute of Animal Science while ADF, NDF, IVDMD, and IVOMD were done at the Animal Nutrition Division Laboratory at Dairy Training and Research Institute, UP Los Baños. Physically, the color of silage were light yellow with a little greenish color for 100% napier grass, light to moderately yellow for the three combinations of napier and banana peel and yellow for 100% banana peel. Texture ranged from dry and coarse for napier grass, relatively dry for the combinations and moderately wet for the banana peel. The napier grass had a slightly acidic smell, the combinations had slightly sweet, acidic smell while the 100% banana peel had a sweeter, acidic smell. Likewise, pH before ensiling had ranged from 5.7 (25%NG + 75%BP) to 7.5 ( 100% BP) while after ensiling the pH changed from 4.575 ( 100% napier grass) to 5.75 ( 100% banana peel ). There were significant differences on DM, Moisture, CP, EE, CF, and Ash before ensiling. Similar trend was observed after ensiling except the ash content of all the treatments. ADF and NDF did not show significant variations in all treatments. IVDMD and IVOMD before ensiling varied significantly, but after ensiling only IVDMD of the treatments differed significantly. In terms of physical attributes, nutritive value and digestibility, banana peel can be used as silage material. All treatments generated comparable acceptability when fed to the animal. It is suggested that further study, specifically in vivo trial, will be conducted to validate the feeding and nutritional value of banana peel as alternative silage for ruminants

Returns from Indigenous Hunting in The Lowland Coastal Forests of West Papua, Benefits Threatened Wildlife Species

We conducted a study in eleven villages in the West Papuan Bird's Head Peninsula to determine hunting returns from indigenous hunting in lowland coastal forests. In each town three collaborative hunters were recruited and trained to complete an information sheet for each hunting trip whether or not they were successful, and if so, how many individuals per species were killed and their common names. The results indicated that hunting returns during seven months of observations were 301 animals comprising of timor deer, wild pig, dusky pademelon, grizzled tree kangaroo and common spotted cuscus. The most commonly hunted were two non-native species-wild pigs and deer with a total of 11,475 kg of dressed weight harvested and which we valued at IDR230,625,000 (US$17,435). A lowland forest ecosystem along the coast provides suitable habitats for the largest animals occurring within the sampled villages, like deer and wild pig. Hunting those species–deer and wild pig may provide conservation benefits to native species. There was little evidence of hunting native species or those of conservation concern. From ecology perspective, prey species and hunting return across the lowland coastal forest of West Papua has introduced wildlife species occurring at degraded habitat. Economically, the number of species hunted within the sampled village areas is determined by the hunter's assessment of profitability.  Deer and wild pig are targeted because they provide a large amount of meat for both subsistence and sale purposes