The Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve is home to a diverse range of wildlife species. These species play an important role in maintaining the ecological balance of the reserve. However, as we humans live in and around the reserve, how do we ensure that we do not destroy the habitats of the wildlife? Come learn more about it at the talk session – “A Shared Home: How Humans and Wildlife Thrive Together in the Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve”.

Speakers:
1. Dr. Annette Jaya Ram – Senior Lecturer of Centre for Marine & Coastal Studies (CEMACS), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
2. Dr. Ooi Im Hin – Research Officer of Penang Botanic Gardens Department
3. Dr. Ahmad Zafir Abdul Wahab – Programme Director of The Habitat Foundation

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

They will share with you how we can take small steps to create a better future for ourselves and the wildlife in this “shared home”.

Date: 22 July 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 3.00pm – 4.30pm
Venue: David Brown’s Restaurant & Tea Terrace
Fee: Free