Friends of the
Indonesian Botanic Gardens

History

The idsa of establishing a non-profit organisation Friends of the Indonesian Botanic Gardens (FIBG) originated from the increasing concern about the environment initiated by a prominent weekly women's magazine Femina. A series of articles appeared in this nationally well-known magazine promoting interest on all aspects of Indonesia's rich biodiversity resources.

When Femina celebrated its 20th anniversary, the magazine considered the need to highlight a stonger concern toward one valuable national asset, the existance and future of the Indonesian Botanic Gardens (IBG).

FIBG was formally established on 22 September 1994. The formation of the organisation was strongly supported by those who are most enthusiastic about the future of the IBG.

Objectives

The objectives of FIBG are to :

• Develop public awareness on the wealth of the Indonesian flora and how to conserve it
• Seek finanical support to promote activities related to public education in the IBG
• Educate the public for better understanding of the objectives and functions of the IBG, which include research, education and recreation.

Membership and Annual Fee

Membership is open to everyone, Indonesians and Foreigners. There are two kinds of membership :

1. Individual, divided into 2 categories :
   • General individual member
     Rp. 50.000,- or US$ 25
   • Student
     Rp. 30.000,- or US$ 15
2. Family, consisting of husband, wife and two children under 10 years
   Rp.100,000.- or US$ 50

Benefits of Being a Member

1. Receive FIBG's monthly newsletter
2. Free admission to the IBG (Bogor, Cibodas, Purwodadi, Bali)
3. Entitled to participate in all activities organised or coordinated by FIBG

How Can You Become a Member

You can become a member by :

1. Cash payment : 1) Complete the form an, submit it together with your payment to FIBG secretariat. 2) Enclose 2 photos (2x3 cm)
2. Transfer payment : 1) Complete the form, submit the copy of your transfer order to FIBG Secretariat. 2) Enclose 2 photos (2x3 cm)

Foreign cheques not accepted. Transfer payment through partner of FIBG Account Number : 010-028-000305-5, Bank Umum Nasional Bogor Branch Office, Bogor, Indonesia.

Other ways of assisting FIBG

Another way to assist the FIBG is by giving a donation. We will appreciate a donation of any amount, for which the donor will receive :

1. Certificate of Appreciation for BRONZE donation (Rp. 150.000,- - Rp. 250.000,-) / (US$ 75 - 125)
2. Certificate of Appreciation for SILVER donation (Rp. 251.000,- - Rp. 500.000,-) / (US$ 125.10 - 250)
3. Certificate of Appreciation for GOLD donation (Rp. 501.000,- - Rp. 999.000,-) / (US$ 250.10 - 499)
4. Certificate of Appreciation for DIAMOND donation (Rp. 1.000.000,- - up) / (US$ 500 - up)

Your name will be carved on a metal plaque for placement in Bogor Botanic Garden

Problems facing FIBG

1. Volunteers
   The need to recruit and maintain volunteers
2. Funds
   The need for financial support for all activities
3. Expertise
   The need for expertise in Botanic Garden education

Structure of Organization

Advisors
Minister of Environment - Prof Dr Otto Soemarwoto

Board of Directors
Widarti Gunawan
Dr. Ir. Suhirman
Ir. Isa Karmisa
Dra. H.W. Kadarsan Ma.Ec.
Noesreini R.S. Meliala
Arjana Happyanto BSc.
Ir. Aidid Gaffar MSc.

Executive Committee
Dipl. Ing. Dipl. Kfm S. Wira
Ambar L. Kadarsan Dh. SE
Hikmat Muharam SE.
Zaidah Dewi S. Sos
Ir. Tikah Atikah
Ir. Adrianto Soetjipto
Ir. Joeli Hartadi
Ir. Febriantini D. Mma
Ir. Andri Setiabudi
Ir. Jumarizal
Yelfa
Dini Susanti
Soeripto
Atang Wiharma
Tedi Subagja
Yanu Tri N.