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.
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
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
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.
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.
Phalaenopsis amabilis, the moon orchid and a national flower of Indonesia. Flower of charm. #indonesia #orchid
December 1, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Phalaenopsis amabilis, the moon orchid and a national flower of Indonesia. Flower of charm. #indonesia #orchid
Sharing my knowledge and expeditions exploring the plant trade in Indonesia with students from IPB University. One of the top universities in the region for agriculture and forestry. It’s a pleasure to work here and be part of the faculty of researchers and students. #indonesia #conservation #botany
November 28, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Sharing my knowledge and expeditions exploring the plant trade in Indonesia with students from IPB University. One of the top universities in the region for agriculture and forestry. It’s a pleasure to work here and be part of the faculty of researchers and students. #indonesia #conservation #botany
Finally was able to book my first field reconnaissance to West Sulawesi for the 10
December, with thanks to RHS bursary committee. The Toraja people live West Sulawesi so maybe I might meet a mummy.
December, with thanks to RHS bursary committee. The Toraja people live West Sulawesi so maybe I might meet a mummy.
November 27, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Finally was able to book my first field reconnaissance to West Sulawesi for the 10
December, with thanks to RHS bursary committee. The Toraja people live West Sulawesi so maybe I might meet a mummy.
December, with thanks to RHS bursary committee. The Toraja people live West Sulawesi so maybe I might meet a mummy.
Today visiting a silverculture trial site with native Indonesian trees with students from Silverculture IPB University
November 23, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Today visiting a silverculture trial site with native Indonesian trees with students from Silverculture IPB University
