Tuesday, April 13, 2010

SFC Miri Conservation Education Programs 2010


Birdwatching with children from SK Kpg Tengah, Bekenu during WBMD 2009.

MNS Miri Branch, represented by Musa and Nazeri, came back from a meeting 08th April with SFC on Conservation Education Programs with key staff from SFC Miri consisting of SFC Conservation Education Unit, Totally Protected Area Unit and PIC of National Parks under the jurisdiction of SFC Miri Regional Office.

A representative from NREB Miri, several SFC new staff and key KMA SFC representative were also present.

The meeting was held with the objective of firming up programs for the year as well as to invite participation from MNS Miri and NREB. As per previous years these programs are aimed at increasing awareness of the community with regards to the aspirations of National Parks, it rules and regulations as well as highlight the roles of the respective parks.

This is also seen as an opportunity to engage the communities who are direct neighbours to the National Parks.

Tentative programs for 2010 in various locations:
4-5th May
Evening Community Awareness Program with Kpg Kuala Sibuti with Sibuti Wildlife Sanctuary, coordinated by Remli Adenan, PIC Sibuti Wildlife Sanctuary

8-9th May
SFC Nature Education Program at Niah Caves National Park, coordinated by Haidar Ali, PIC Niah Caves NP

22-23rd May
Weekend Program with Schools Loagan Bunut National Park, coordinated by Shirley Naning, PIC Loagan Bunut NP

26-27th Jun
Weekend Program with Bekenu Schools with Lambir Hills National Park, coordinated by Kamal Abdullah, PIC Lambir Hills NP

31st Jul-3rd Aug
Evening Community Awareness Program with Lambir Hills National Park, coordinated by Kamal Abdullah, PIC Lambir Hills NP

20-26th Sep
Community Awareness Programs in Limbang with Mulu National Park, Nurashikin Ikhwan, PIC Mulu NP

02nd Oct
School Program at SMK Bekenu with Niah Caves National Park, coordinated by Haidar Ali, PIC Niah Caves NP

MNS Miri Branch members are invited to participate in any of the above programs. Though transport is not provided, car-pooling are available for selected locations.

MNS Miri members are encouraged to participate in any reasonable capacity to help increase awareness of community involved in in relation to conservation and our natural heritage. It is also a great opportunity to get on the ground and be directly engaged with the community.

Please email us at mnsmiri at yahoo dot com for more details on these programs.

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