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Habitatnews 2003-22: Thursday 7th August 2003
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Nature-related news for the busy Singaporean.
More information and archives at: http://habitatnews.nus.edu.sg
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Contents
1. Nature at Your Doorstep tonight, TV12: 9.30pm
2. Nature Day photos are up and Nature Day awards for volunteers
3. Tiger
talk in Johor by Dr Kae Kawanishi, hosted by the Johor Brach of the MNS,
27 Aug 2003
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---> [1] Film Formations’ series, “Nature at
our Doorstep”
Episode VI: Thu 31st July 2003, Mediacorp TV12 Arts Central, 9.30pm
http://habitatnews.nus.edu.sg/news/naod/
Synopsis for Episode VIII (last episode next week)
From: Samantha Sng, Film Formations
"Yandi takes a walk through the Mandai mangroves with Sivasothi from
the
Raffles Museum of Biodiversity. He looks at the eco systems in the mangrove
swamps as well as the vivid wildlife that call it home.
We take a look at the potential of skyrise greening in Singapore
in this
week's Green Shop segment. From gardens on rooftops of apartments and
private properties to corridor gardening in the HDB flats, green homes are
becoming more and more commonplace all over the island.
This week's profile is on the National Youth Achievement Award, particularly
Ms. Joyce Koh Quee Hwa, winner of the NYAA Youth Environmental Award
as well
as the Green Leaf Award. She talks about her commitment to her environment
as well as her achievements.
The Great Outdoors this week sees Yandi learning to Scuba dive as
he goes
through the phases towards his Open Water Diver's certification. Follow
him
as he takes viewers through the knicks and knacks of diving."
---> [2] Nature Day, 1st – 3rd August 2003:
10am – 9.30pm
http://habitatnews.nus.edu.sg/events/natureday/
First photos are up!
Taken by Goh Si Guim, captioned by Vilma D’Rozario are up at;
http://habitatnews.nus.edu.sg/events/natureday/natureday2003photos/
NSS Nature Day Awards for the Nature Volunteers
20 Nature Volunteers were conferred Nature Day Awards this year for
their contributions of
"enthusiasm, time and hardwork to the NSS in the past year."
They were presented with a Certificate of Appreciation at a Tea Reception
on
the 3rd August at 1600 hours at the Nature Day venue @ Pargo Bugis Junction
and a gift donated by the Edu Outdoor Activities Pte Ltd.
Tan Woan Chyn, Marilyn Cheng (Veterbrate Study Group)
Tan Beng Chiak,
Pearly Ng, Tan Foong Heng (Education Group)
Angie Ng,
Tan Geok Choo, Juggi Ramakrishnan (Plant Group)
Jimmy Chew, Phang
Tuck Pew, Ong Kiem Sian, Wang Luan Keng (NSS Secretariat)
June-Marie Lin,
See Swee Leng (Bird Group)
Samantha Ang,
Yap Chung Kui, Ashley Ng (Conservation Committee)
Li Ximei, Shelen
Teo, Yap Swee Cheng (Outreach Committee)
---> Source: Sunny Yeo, NSS.
Congratulations to all!
---> [3] Tiger Talk – JOHOR BAHRU, Wed 27 Aug 2003:
8pm
Dr. Kae Kawanishi who led the six-year joint research project between
University of Florida and Department of Wildlife and National Parks
Peninsular Malaysia in Taman Negara (1997-2002) is giving a series of talks
tailored to the Malaysian public on the research and conservation of the
Malay tiger.
A typical Tiger Talk consists of a 60-80 minute presentation, which includes
a brief overview of tiger conservation in the world and Malaysia; detailed
information, conclusions, recommendations, and conservation implications
of
the intensive ecological research completed in Taman Negara last year; and,
current and future activities beyond the research. The presentation is
followed by a question-answer session and an informal public forum where
concerned public can voice their opinions and share the experience and
information with like-minded people. While the presentation focuses on the
biological aspect, the forum encompasses variety of socio-economic facets
to
the tiger conservation. The forum may also provide a platform for a possible
future partnership. The advancement of the conservation science is thus
up
to the participants- that‚s you!
Tiger Talk-Johor Bahru, Hosted by MNS Johor
Wednesday 27 August: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
followed by an optional public forum
Venue: Johor Tourist Information Center (JOTIC) Auditorium,
No. 2 Jalan Ayer Molek
Admission: Adults RM10 student RM5.
For reservation or further information, see www.mnsj.org.my
or contact Shermain Tan (mctan@...) or C. P. Loke (cploke@...).
Related links
Dissertation in pdf http://web.uvic.ca/~neoliang/tora.html
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/07/030711091953.htm
http://www.napa.ufl.edu/2003news/tigers.htm
The Star-May 27
<http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2003/5/27/features/hrrimau&
amp;sec>
Tapir paper
http://www.wildasia.net/main/article.cfm?articleID=107
Source: Kae Kawanishi
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