On the 31st January 2016, Malaysian Association Of Tour & Travel Agents(MATTA) organized a reforestation event which was held at the REACH Biodiversity Center located on a ridge in Gunung Brinchang…
There were around 45 participants and upon arrival at the Biodiversity Centre, they gathered for a briefing by Mr Satya Murthy, our chief tour guide.
On the way up to the Biodiversity Centre, the team was in great spirits as they huffed and puffed up the steep road.
The fittest reached up in no time at all
Once they reached the actual site where the Nissen Huts were, Mr Satya gave a more detailed briefing . Under the bright morning sun, the participants were all ears and listened with rapt attention.
REACH President, Mr.Ramakrishnan followed on the importance of reforestation with tree species endemic to the highland montane forest.
Explanation by Mr. Ramakrishnan to the participants on the different species of endemic trees that will be planted.
Saplings were then collected from the nursery and included geruk ,eugenia and rhododendron plants.
A group photo with the tree saplings were taken before proceeding to the planting area.
Participants walking up to the tree planting area led by Mr.Satya Murthy.
Participants carrying the tree saplings to the planting area.
A quick pose before planting.
Mr.Satya Murthy showing the participants the right way to dig planting holes to ensure the tree saplings have good success rate.
Participants busy planting tree saplings in the designated area.
Participants on the way down to the Biodiversity Center upon completing the tree planting.
It was a fun and fruitful outing for the participants from MATTA and as they left the Biodiversity Centre this little robin bade them “Au Revoir”
pictures and article by Danial Harith Bin Khairil Anwar- Reach Volunteer and Form 3 Student at the local secondary school Sekolah Menengah Sultan Ahmad Shah