Ulu Muda Forum 2 - Importance of Ulu Muda for Forest and Biodiversity Conservation, Ecotourism and Local Livelihoods

The Greater Ulu Muda Forest in northern Peninsular Malaysia is extremely rich in biodiversity. It is the home of endangered/threatened large mammals such as the Asian elephant, Malayan sun bear, Malayan tapir, all 10 species of hornbills, the sambar deer, as well as over 320 species of birds and other flora and fauna. The Greater Ulu Muda Forest needs to be better protected in terms of forest conservation, biodiversity conservation, ecotourism and protecting local livelihoods.

Speakers:

• Dr. Nadine Ruppert, Malaysian Primatological Society, “Ulu Muda – a crucial habitat for Malaysia’s endangered Agile gibbons”
• Saha Deva A. Arunasalam, Co-Vice President, Pertubuhan Perlindung Khazanah Alam Malaysia (PEKA), “Forest Conservation” 
• Dr. Wong Ee Phin, Asst Prof, University Nottingham Malaysia, “Elephants in Ulu Muda”
• Mohd Sobri Ramlee, Aktivis Sosial Sik, Kebergantungan antara Komuniti Tempatan dan Hutan Ulu Muda