Fraser Cook
@botanicalotter.bsky.social
Botany & Tropical Plant Conservation.
PhD: Sustainability of ornamental plants in Indonesia. Supported by Leverhulme Trust.
SES 2024 Winner Explorer Award Botany & Research.
Living in Kalimantan, Indonesia.
PhD: Sustainability of ornamental plants in Indonesia. Supported by Leverhulme Trust.
SES 2024 Winner Explorer Award Botany & Research.
Living in Kalimantan, Indonesia.
The more time I spend in Kapuas Hulu, the more I navigate by instinct not GPS.
I spotted a hill that felt right. Same slope, same aspect, same rock face as where I’d found Paphiopedilum kolopakingii before. I was right.
#conservation #planttrade #Paphiopedilum #kalimantan #orchid
I spotted a hill that felt right. Same slope, same aspect, same rock face as where I’d found Paphiopedilum kolopakingii before. I was right.
#conservation #planttrade #Paphiopedilum #kalimantan #orchid
July 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The more time I spend in Kapuas Hulu, the more I navigate by instinct not GPS.
I spotted a hill that felt right. Same slope, same aspect, same rock face as where I’d found Paphiopedilum kolopakingii before. I was right.
#conservation #planttrade #Paphiopedilum #kalimantan #orchid
I spotted a hill that felt right. Same slope, same aspect, same rock face as where I’d found Paphiopedilum kolopakingii before. I was right.
#conservation #planttrade #Paphiopedilum #kalimantan #orchid
Honestly forgot BlueSky exists.
Trying to be a bit more engaged again. Currently deep in the field in West Kalimantan.
Here are some of my favourite photos.
I’ve just received a grant from the Carnivorous Plant Society and will be contributing to their newsletter regularly. #conservation #borneo
Trying to be a bit more engaged again. Currently deep in the field in West Kalimantan.
Here are some of my favourite photos.
I’ve just received a grant from the Carnivorous Plant Society and will be contributing to their newsletter regularly. #conservation #borneo
July 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Honestly forgot BlueSky exists.
Trying to be a bit more engaged again. Currently deep in the field in West Kalimantan.
Here are some of my favourite photos.
I’ve just received a grant from the Carnivorous Plant Society and will be contributing to their newsletter regularly. #conservation #borneo
Trying to be a bit more engaged again. Currently deep in the field in West Kalimantan.
Here are some of my favourite photos.
I’ve just received a grant from the Carnivorous Plant Society and will be contributing to their newsletter regularly. #conservation #borneo
Contact Singapore Botanic Gardens and visit their website to attend.
March 17, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Contact Singapore Botanic Gardens and visit their website to attend.
Unsurprised. But the blame on the global south continues rather than blaming the west for its consumption: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Richest nations ‘exporting extinction’ with demand for beef, palm oil and timber
Consumption in wealthy countries including US and UK is responsible for 13% of global forest loss beyond their borders, study finds
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Unsurprised. But the blame on the global south continues rather than blaming the west for its consumption: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I see this in my research “Typically, that process does not involve consultation with the people extracting or trading wildlife. Nor does it really consider insights from the social sciences, including economics, on the likely impact of trade measures on wildlife and people”
"The world wildlife trade regulator is 50 – here’s what has worked and what needs to change"
Great insights here from @danchallender.bsky.social and @tsasrolfes.bsky.social
Great insights here from @danchallender.bsky.social and @tsasrolfes.bsky.social
The world wildlife trade regulator is 50 – here’s what has worked and what needs to change
A global convention to control wildlife trade across 184 countries has encouraged conservation action but hasn’t entirely stopped illegal sales.
theconversation.com
February 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I see this in my research “Typically, that process does not involve consultation with the people extracting or trading wildlife. Nor does it really consider insights from the social sciences, including economics, on the likely impact of trade measures on wildlife and people”
January 31, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Obviously the term ‘poaching’ is a loaded term and not all plant collectors understand what is and what isn’t. But I am pleased to hear them understand a root cause of plant being over-harvested from the wild. #conservation #plants #sustainability
January 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Obviously the term ‘poaching’ is a loaded term and not all plant collectors understand what is and what isn’t. But I am pleased to hear them understand a root cause of plant being over-harvested from the wild. #conservation #plants #sustainability
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The freeze of the NIH is just the latest culmination of the right's long war on science, education, and democracy.
Here are some of my ideas for what I think scientists can do about it. 🧪 conservechange.medium.com/five-things-...
Here are some of my ideas for what I think scientists can do about it. 🧪 conservechange.medium.com/five-things-...
Five things scientists can do to fight the rise of fascism.
Access to trustworthy information is among the most important preconditions for safeguarding democracy.
conservechange.medium.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The freeze of the NIH is just the latest culmination of the right's long war on science, education, and democracy.
Here are some of my ideas for what I think scientists can do about it. 🧪 conservechange.medium.com/five-things-...
Here are some of my ideas for what I think scientists can do about it. 🧪 conservechange.medium.com/five-things-...
I am Botanicalotter on YouTube
January 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I am Botanicalotter on YouTube
Along with invasive pine. Everyone should be concerned about specie endemism in Sulawesi.
January 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Along with invasive pine. Everyone should be concerned about specie endemism in Sulawesi.
Making new family friends in Mamasa West Sulawesi
December 19, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Making new family friends in Mamasa West Sulawesi
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More plant diversity of Sulawesi
December 18, 2024 at 2:04 PM
More plant diversity of Sulawesi
Not everyday needs to be an adventure but connecting with local hunters is equally important. So is trying the local brew.
December 16, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Not everyday needs to be an adventure but connecting with local hunters is equally important. So is trying the local brew.
Meeting new people on both sides of West and South Sulawesi .
December 15, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Meeting new people on both sides of West and South Sulawesi .
Orchid diversity Sulawesi
December 14, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Orchid diversity Sulawesi
Climbing down a mountain through a cutting made by a stream and rocks today was how I recorded plants. Then we had to climb back up again.
December 12, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Climbing down a mountain through a cutting made by a stream and rocks today was how I recorded plants. Then we had to climb back up again.
So I made to deep remote West Sulawesi which is very mountainous and lots of winding roads. But the views 💚
December 11, 2024 at 3:57 PM
So I made to deep remote West Sulawesi which is very mountainous and lots of winding roads. But the views 💚
What does a botanist pack for fieldwork for West Sulawesi @leverhulme.bsky.social
December 10, 2024 at 4:18 PM
What does a botanist pack for fieldwork for West Sulawesi @leverhulme.bsky.social
Day two of the Indonesian plant Expo. Met Thai, Taiwanese and Vietnamese sellers today. The Aroid love is strong.
December 6, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Day two of the Indonesian plant Expo. Met Thai, Taiwanese and Vietnamese sellers today. The Aroid love is strong.
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The Trust’s Study Abroad Studentship scheme is open until 7 January 2025. https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/study-abroad-studentships
In Indonesia, @botanicalotter.bsky.social is working on ornamental plant #conservation through this scheme: https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/study-abroad-studentships/cook
In Indonesia, @botanicalotter.bsky.social is working on ornamental plant #conservation through this scheme: https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/study-abroad-studentships/cook
December 6, 2024 at 11:30 AM
The Trust’s Study Abroad Studentship scheme is open until 7 January 2025. https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/study-abroad-studentships
In Indonesia, @botanicalotter.bsky.social is working on ornamental plant #conservation through this scheme: https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/study-abroad-studentships/cook
In Indonesia, @botanicalotter.bsky.social is working on ornamental plant #conservation through this scheme: https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/study-abroad-studentships/cook
Met lots of endemic Hoya, orchid and Nepenthes growers today at the Indonesian Expo and I held a python. Made new friends from Vietnam as well.
December 5, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Met lots of endemic Hoya, orchid and Nepenthes growers today at the Indonesian Expo and I held a python. Made new friends from Vietnam as well.