9th September 2013-Once in a while our environmental efforts get a much needed shot in the arm. Last week REACH signed an agreement with the Embassy of Finland for additional funding for cloud forest conservation activities. This would be the 3rd consecutive year that we are receiving funds from the Finnish embassy. On behalf of REACH we would like to extend our sincere thanks to them for their support in our environmental activities. With the biodiversity centre including the pond and nursery completed, emphasis would be on creating greater awareness on cloud forest conservation amongst the locals. This would include trips to the mossy forests in Gunung Brinchang and activities at the biodiversity centre such as reforestation, nurturing the planted trees, nature talks, bird watching and documentation of flora and fauna in that area.Local residents who are interested may contact Miss Saras at 05 4914798 ( 9am t0 12noon) or email her at nitiya31880@yahoo.com.sg The minimum number of persons for each trip would be 8. (number that can be accommodated in a 4 WD vehicle).At least 2 week’s notice is required. Participants are encouraged to be REACH members. Sponsorship of these trips will continue till late next year. We hope more residents will join these activities and learn to appreciate the beauty of these montane forests. Many have travelled from afar to enjoy our forests as these highland tropical forests are rare. But we who have been blessed with them have taken them for granted and continue to cut them down mercilessly. Step into an untouched mossy forest and you will understand why we need to protect them.
