Taman Negara Volunteer

Based in merapoh the project conducts regular jungle treks in the area north west of taman negara in an effort to observe and record signs of tigers and their prey as well as to deter poachers with the presence of the conservation team.

Taman negara volunteer. The second week will see a complete change in scenery with a move from lush greenery to idyllic white sands and crystal clear water on the perhentian islands two little gems with a typical island vibe. Tiger conservation in taman negara pahang source what. If you are interested in volunteering those sources helped me a lot in finding this awesome volunteering opportunity. The perhentians offer great diving and excellent snorkeling.

It has been considered as the hotspot for biodiversity as it hosts many species of flora and fauna and many of them are endemic rare vulnerable or otherwise threatened in malaysia. Wednesday 17th february 2016 we left the hostel at 7 30am and took a taxi to the pick up point of our bus that would take us to the rain forest of taman negara. We shared a small bus with approx 10 other people travelling with a company called han travel who offered an all in one bus and boat transfer to the rain forest which had we organised this ourselves might have caused us some headaches. The national park taman negara of peninsular malaysia is the first and the largest national park gazetted in the country.

Between visiting and volunteering at both you ll be making significant contributions to the sustainable use of tropical rainforests and marine life. When you volunteer for a conservation program in malaysia and borneo. Citizen action for tigers cat s goal is to save the malayan tiger they hold guided cat walks in taman negara. She lists several people who have left an impression on her.

Volunteers will look for signs of poaching or encroachment report illegal activities and disarm snare and traps to help protect the malayan tigers. Taman negara is home to tigers macaques and different types of birds as well as the enormous flowers of the rafflesia plant. You will manage volunteers who usually have never been in a tropical rainforest before. You will co lead volunteer groups with the rainforest leader or bateq guide to survey certain trails area for poaching signs on the taman negara and main range sites along the sungai yu corridor.

In case you are going to malaysia nearby taman negara national park and you would like to visit batek tribe of malaysia don t hesitate to contact me i can give you more info by e mail. In malaysia as it was gazetted in 1938 1939. You are responsible for guiding all new volunteers through the forest safety briefing.