Feeling worried about the planet? Then plant something! The Habitat Foundation together with the UNDP GEF Small Grants Programme, are proud to support PJ-based Urban Biodiversity Initiative as they implement a project promoting the rewilding of urban areas through environmental education and citizen science. Nested under this project is the Biodiversity Gardens Capacity Building Online Workshop Series organized with the Kota Damansara Community Forest Society. This online workshop series is designed to develop knowledge and skills among … [Read more...] about Urban Biodiversity Initiative Launches a New Online Workshop Series
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Macaca Nemestrina Project
THF Research Grant Photo by Peter Ong #projectmonyet Macaca Nemestrina Project is a long-term behavioural and ecological study of Southern pig-tailed macaques which has been conducted near the Segari Melintang Forest Reserve (SMFR), Perak, Peninsular Malaysia since 2013. Here, two groups of habituated macaques, numbering approximately 80 individuals move between the forest reserve and the oil palm plantations bordering its South-Western edge. Researchers supervised by Dr Nadine Ruppert of the School of Biological Sciences at … [Read more...] about Macaca Nemestrina Project
Strengthening capacity for biodiversity conservation impact among CBOs in Greater KL
THF Conservation Grant Kota Damansara Community Forest (KDCF) Society was established in 2011 to serve as the official community counterpart to manage KDCF, which was gazetted for protection in 2010. Today, it is regarded as a model community-managed urban forest and a demonstration of public participation (National Policy on Biodiversity 2016). The Society has also played a major role in building similar like-minded organisations. In late 2019, it was awarded a small grant from the Global Environment Facility Small Grants … [Read more...] about Strengthening capacity for biodiversity conservation impact among CBOs in Greater KL
The hidden diversity of subaerophytic cyanobacteria on Penang Hill
THF Research Grant During the Penang Hill BioBlitz in October 2017, many rare and relatively unknown cyanobacteria species were detected among the algae samples collected. To understand their contribution to ecosystem functioning, and potential role in biotechnological developments, further study is necessary. This research, led by Dr Faradina Merican of the School of Biological Sciences at USM will compare the diversity of cyanobacteria at the study site with existing records from comparable environments. It is expected to draw … [Read more...] about The hidden diversity of subaerophytic cyanobacteria on Penang Hill
Ethnomycological study of local wild edible and medicinal fungi
THF Research Grant A research team from the School of Biological Sciences at USM, led by Dr Rosnida Tajuddin, has been awarded a THF Research Grant to document the historical uses and sociological value of local wild edible and medicinal fungi. They will also analyse the mycotoxin potentially present in wild fungi growing in association with the roots of dipterocarp trees, to help determine whether it is safe for human consumption. This study will enhance our understanding of the conservation status of mushrooms in Malaysia … [Read more...] about Ethnomycological study of local wild edible and medicinal fungi
