7  Field Safety

Field Safety Guidebook

All participants must read and adhere to the safety guidelines detailed below prior to participating in the field sessions. The fieldwork consists of two sessions at distinct locations, each presenting unique terrain, environmental conditions, and safety protocols.

ImportantEmergency Contact

For any emergency or incident reporting during field activities, contact the Safety Team immediately:

  • Coordinator: Matin Nuhamunada (WhatsApp: +62 8564 313 9704)

Participant Groupings

Field Trip Groups

Facilitators:

  • Citra ((+62) 81325815637)
  • Reza
No Name Gender Country Institution
1 Andri Hendrizal Male Indonesia Universiti Malaya
2 Sabila Ramadhan Putriku Calita Female Indonesia UGM-Bio’25
3 Ashleigh Taylor Elliss Female Australia ANU
4 Yma Ruby Smith Female Australia NCP - ANU
5 Tobias Biernoff-Giles Male Australia NCP - UTS
6 Nur Atiqah Binti Abdul Rasik Female Malaysia Universiti Sains Malaysia
7 Nur Qistina Binti Rosidi Female Malaysia UTHM
8 Kylie Jewel Valderrama Female Phillippines UPLB
9 Muhamad Azriel Male Indonesia -

Facilitators:

  • Aisyah ((+62) 818210203)
  • Husna
  • Belva
No Name Gender Country Institution
1 Haikal Atta Ihza Ghazali Male Indonesia UGM-Geo’25
2 Adinda Gusti Ariani Female Indonesia Preferred by Nature
3 Satya Dewi Jackson Female Australia NCP - ANU
4 Lauren Beatrice Brown Female Australia NCP - UTS
5 Alexander Scott Hopkins Male Australia NCP - UTS
6 Lim Jasmine Female Malaysia UTHM
7 Nurul Nabihah Binti Mat Idris Female Malaysia UTHM
8 Fatma Nadjah Manda Female Phillipines Central Mindanao University
9 Ma. Isabel Nacionales Female Phillipines UPLB

Facilitators:

  • Ames ((+62) 8118867100)
  • Lana ((+62) 82113489645)
No Name Gender Country Institution
1 Vanny Milenia Female Indonesia Eliot Luther
2 Sih Pirenaningtyas Female Indonesia PT Cipta Inovasi Berkelanjutan
3 Bianca Brookes Female Australia NCP - UTS
4 Joseph Salvatore Papa Male Australia NCP - UTS
5 Lucy Rose Durland Female Australia NCP - UTS
6 Papungkorn Seemasing Male Thailand Kasetsart
7 Afifah Nur Aida Firzana Female Indonesia UGM
8 Kathleen Naditya Kusumawardani Chindinata Putri Female Indonesia University of Queensland
9 Agung Bagas Mahendra Male Indonesia Koalisi Ekonomi Membumi (KEM)

Facilitators:

  • Etta ((+62) 82133007354)
  • Wiel ((+62) 81325400336)
No Name Gender Country Institution
1 Muhammad Faris Ridho Male Indonesia ITB
2 Aluna Disa Kinanti Female Indonesia UGM-Bio’25
3 Jinzhou Wen (John) Male China NCP - ANU
4 Lily Alice Thompson Female Australia NCP - UTS
5 Jackson Riley Stamper Male Australia NCP - ANU
6 Arisa Dania Binti Hamdan Female Malaysia UTHM
7 Kanpichcha Iamsuwan Female Thailand Kasetsart
8 Rai Janaki Maharani Female Indonesia Nuanu (PT Wooden Fish Village)
9 Magnolia Zetasyah Aditya Female Indonesia UGM-Bio’25

Day 1: Cemoro Sewu Hill, Bayat, Klaten

Cemoro Sewu Hill is located in the Eastern Jiwo Hills, characterized by metamorphic rock and diorite intrusions. The terrain is rather steep and rocky.

Route and Station Layout

The trekking route is a gently sloping trail underlain by igneous rocks. Surfaces can become slippery, especially after rain. Station pendopo, a vantage point in front of the Pendopo. Surrounded by steep slopes and valleys; exercise high caution near the edges. The Observation area extend upto the marked trees.

Anticipated Conditions

  • Uphill trekking on narrow, bush-covered dirt pathways.
  • High temperatures and humidity.
  • Uneven rocky surfaces and dense thorn bushes.

Biodiversity Highlights

Fauna

  • Arthropods: Bumblebees, wasps, Demon grasshoppers (Aularches miliaris), Bush grasshoppers (Valanga sp.), Lepidopterans
  • Birds: Crested serpent eagle, Javan Kingfisher, White-breasted woodswallow, Sooty-headed bulbul, Cave swiftlet

Flora

  • Coniferous trees, teak (Tectona grandis), ferns, and Fabaceae bushes
  • Teak is planted on slope sections; coniferous forests cover much of the hill

Hazards and Precautions

  • Tripping and Slipping: The upper paths are steep and rocky. Ensure stable footing by placing your lead foot flat on even ground. Lower your center of gravity on steep descents.
  • Movement Restrictions: Walk in single file or in pairs. Do not run downhill, jump off ledges, or veer off the designated paths.
  • Venomous Wasps: Listen for buzzing. If a wasp approaches, remain calm and walk away slowly. Do not disturb nests.
  • Demon Grasshopper (Aularches miliaris): Brightly colored (black, red, and yellow) with spotted wings. They secrete a noxious defensive fluid. Do not handle or ingest. Contact can cause severe skin irritation (dermatitis), nausea, and vomiting. Ingestion is highly toxic and can be fatal.
  • Thorn Bushes: Wear thick, long-sleeved shirts and trousers. Do not push thorny branches aside abruptly, as they can snap back and injure participants behind you.

Code of Conduct

Required Actions (Dos)

  • Maintain constant focus on footing.
  • Wear sturdy, closed-toe outdoor footwear.
  • Stay within the marked exploration route.
  • Inform facilitators immediately if you require a rest.
  • Report any physical distress to the medical/safety team.
  • Follow all schedules and facilitator instructions.

Prohibited Actions (Don’ts)

  • Do not run on slopes or jump off ledges.
  • Do not litter or leave waste in the forest.
  • Do not wander away from the group.
  • Do not disturb wasp, bee, or hornet nests.
  • Do not touch or eat unidentified plants, fruits, or insects.

Day 2: Porok Beach, Tanjungsari, Gunungkidul

Porok Beach is a pocketed karst beach surrounded by conical limestone hills. Access involves a 20-minute walk through rocky and bush-covered terrain. The intertidal zone features flat reef platforms, tidal pools, and seagrass meadows.

Anticipated Conditions

  • Jagged, wet, and highly slippery limestone surfaces.
  • Southern ocean waves and unpredictable rip currents.
  • High solar exposure.
  • Water damage risks to electronic equipment.

Biodiversity Highlights

Marine Fauna

  • Cnidarians: Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis), sea anemones
  • Mollusks: Cone snails (Conus spp.), tiger cowries (Cypraea tigris), ribbed limpets (Cellana), chitons (Acanthopleura spp.)
  • Arthropods: Ghost crabs (Ocypode ceratophthalma), hermit crabs (Coenobita rugosus)
  • Echinoderms: Long-spiny sea urchin (Diadema setosum), blue sea star (Linckia laevigata)
  • Annelids: Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus), bristly fireworm (Chloeia flava)
  • Vertebrates: Intertidal fish, reef heron, swiftlets, whimbrels, skinks, monitor lizards, sea snakes

Coastal Flora

  • Angiosperms: Sea pandanus (Pandanus tectorius), beach morning glory (Ipomoea pes-caprae), beach naupaka (Scaevola taccada), Hibiscus tiliaceus, sea pseudo-pines (Casuarina equisetifolia)
  • Algae: Brown algae (Sargassum polycystum, Padina australis, Turbinaria ornata), Red algae (Gracilaria verrucosa, Gelidium pusillum, Eucheuma denticulatum), Green algae (Ulva lactuca, Caulerpa racemosa, Chaetomorpha spp.)

Hazards and Precautions

  • Slips and Lacerations: Calcite and silica limestone rocks are sharp. Exercise caution to avoid skin lacerations and equipment damage.
  • Rip Currents and Swells: Southern coastal waves are powerful. Avoid walking near deep channels or reef edges. Keep watch on the incoming sea; do not turn your back to the ocean while sampling. Swimming is strictly prohibited.
  • Cone Snails (Conus spp.): Venomous predatory snails found in tide pools. Species such as Conus geographus and Conus textile carry neurotoxins that can cause respiratory failure. Do not handle live cone snails.
  • Bristly Fireworms (Chloeia flava): Segmented marine worms with fine bristles. Touching them causes severe, long-lasting chemical burns. Do not touch marine worms.
  • Sea Snakes: Highly venomous neurotoxic reptiles. They are generally non-aggressive but pose a severe threat if stepped on or handled (often mistaken for dead eels when washed ashore). Avoid touching long-bodied marine organisms.
  • Portuguese Man-of-War (Physalia physalis): Blue, jelly-like organisms washed ashore or floating in tide pools. They deliver a highly painful sting containing neurotoxins. Avoid all contact.

Code of Conduct

Required Actions (Dos)

  • Maintain hydration by carrying sufficient drinking water.
  • Keep protective footwear on at all times (no barefoot walking).
  • Apply water-resistant SPF 30+ sunscreen and wear a hat.
  • Store electronic gear in dry bags.
  • Monitor wave conditions continuously during sampling.

Prohibited Actions (Don’ts)

  • Do not swim or wade into deep water.
  • Do not stray from the team.
  • Do not run on slippery reef flats.
  • Do not touch unknown marine flora or fauna.
  • Do not enter the intertidal zone outside the scheduled low tide window.

Safety Guidebook Document

The complete safety guidebook document is available below for reading and download:

Open Safety Guidebook in Google Drive