The Eco-farm is a 1,88 Ha big educational and organic farming centre. The formerly dormant land is now an interesting place to visit if you are interested in organic farming, agriculture and aqua farming. You can take part in planting and harvesting and learn about nature friendly farming techniques. Look around the farm and enjoy fresh coconut and other fruits. Study the aqua phonic farming, bio filtration, fish pond, ducks, goats, cows, vegetable garden, paddy field, plant nursery, and a collection of fruit trees and medical plants. The Eco-farm is a training centre for organic farming, composting and recycling waste.

This organic farming centre is located amongst local traditional farms and thus functions as an example for the surrounding community. The Eco-farm is frequently used for educational purposes. Schoolchildren, students, government officials, farmers and other local community members often come here to learn more. The office has a collection of books on the subject.

The farm is operated by PPLH Bohorok, a program of Yayasan Ekosistem Lestari, or shortly YEL (YEL is also the sponsor of the Bukit Lawang part of www.sumatraecotourism.com).

The Eco-farm is located in Timbang Lawan, app. 10-15 minutes from Bukit Lawang, on the left-hand side, going towards Medan. Watch out for the signboard "ECO-FARMING CENTER". From Bukit Lawang, just take a becak; Rp. 15-20.000 for 2-3 persons. Open: Mon.-Sat. 10.00-16.00, Sundays upon reservation. Tel: 0812 6043 992, pplhbohorok@yelweb.org www.yelweb.org If you are in Ecolodge, just ask at the front desk. See ROAD MAP.

PPLH Bohorok (Bohorok Environmental Education Center) is the umbrella-organization for The Eco Farm and Bukit Lawang Ecolodge. PPLH aims to increase public awareness of environmental issues and to facilitate public advocacy against environmental destruction. Their program also includes community development and waste management.

Ph: 061-456 8908, 414 5061, 845 7033. Fax: 061-456 8908, 845 7033. E-mail: lawang@indosat.net.id