The Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve (PHBR) stands as a sanctuary of biodiversity, housing a rich tapestry of flora and fauna that contribute to the delicate balance of its unique ecosystem. However, a looming threat, often silent and insidious, is casting a shadow over this natural haven – illegal wildlife trapping.

Illegal wildlife trapping poses a grave danger to the PHBR’s intricate web of life. As traps are indiscriminately set to capture animals for various purposes, the consequences reverberate through the entire ecosystem. Learn about the effects of illegal wildlife trapping and the multi-faceted approach that can be taken to address this silent threat from our esteemed speakers at the talk session – “The Impact of Illegal Wildlife Trapping: A Silent Threat to Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve’s Ecosystem”.

Speakers:-
1. Tan Poai Ean – Superintendent of Penang National Park
2. Dr. Nadine Ruppert – Senior Lecturer of School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
3. Kanda Kumar – Adviser and Honorary Member of Malaysian Nature Society Penang Branch

Moderator: Dr. Yang Kok Lee – Senior Project Officer of Biosphere Reserve Management Unit of Project Planning and Development Division, Penang Hill Corporation

By understanding the gravity of illegal wildlife trapping and its far-reaching consequences, we can collectively work towards preserving the integrity of PHBR. Together, we can silence the threat and allow the voices of the biosphere’s wildlife to resonate undisturbed through the hills of Penang.

Date: 20 July 2024 (Saturday)
Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Venue: David Brown’s Restaurant & Tea Terrace
Fee: Free