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13 Oct (Thu): Free lunchtime talk "Southeast Asian biodiversity crisis"

Assoc Prof Navjot S Sodhi gives this talk. Southeast Asia has one of the highest relative rates of forest loss of any major tropical region. We report on the current state of Southeast Asia's biotas and highlight the primary threats (e.g., forest conversion). Measures to deal with these threats are constrained by socioeconomic factors (e.g. poverty and lack of infrastructure). Any realistic solution will likely involve a multi-disciplinary strategy (e.g. political, socioeconomic and scientific), in which all major stakeholders (e.g. government, non-government, national and international organizations) must participate.

Time: 12-1pm
Venue: LT31, Block S16, Level 3, National University of Singapore map
Contact: Ms Manjeet Kaur MSO IV Tel: 68747641 Fax: 67774279 scimkss@nus.edu.sg / manjeet_kaur@nus.edu.sg

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14 Oct (Fri): Conservation Chat with NSS

Held every 3 months, this chat is the second of a series of informal gatherings for members concerned about the local conservation situation. Objectives of such sessions are to obtain feedback & suggestions. Come to foster camaraderie and to share your fertile mind on any conservation issues!

Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Nature Society (Singapore) office at 510 Geylang Road #02-05 The Sunflower.
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

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15 Oct (Sat): Birdwatching at Semakau
open only to NSS members

With Wing Chong. Expect migratory birds and possible surprises. Resident birds include Great Billed Heron, Pacific Reef Egret etc. Return by 1pm. Free Parking at Carpark 2 off the West Coast Highway. Non-refundable $25 fee for boat and admin.

Send cheque to NSS office by 26 Sep with All Purpose Form at the back of Nature News. Number of people for trip: 11 or 22 or 33 persons. Strictly for members only. First come first serve.

Time: 7.30am meet at the West Coast Pier (near Republic of Singapore Yacht Club.) Free parking available at Car Park 2 off the West Coast Highway. Return to the main island by 1.00pm.
Contact: More details about the Nature Society (Singapore). To join the NSS, email contact@nss.org.sg or call 6741 2036.

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15 Oct (Sat): Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve free guided walk

You'll see the fabulous plants and animals of the mangroves and freshwater wetlands. Besides the abundant bird life, there is also other fascinating wildlife in the Reserve. more

4pm: Free Marine Fish Guided Walk at Sungei Buloh introducing you to the fabulous fishes of the Reserve.

Time: 9am, 10am, 3pm, 4pm, for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre. Those coming with large groups are advised to pre-register.
Tour duration: one to one and a half hours. Easy trails, some suitable for young children.
Entry charges: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

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16 Oct (Sun): Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve free guided walk

You'll see the fabulous plants and animals of the mangroves and freshwater wetlands. Besides the abundant bird life, there is also other fascinating wildlife in the Reserve. more

Time: 9am, 10am subject to availability of volunteer guides; for walk in guests, register at the Visitor Centre. Those coming with large groups are advised to pre-register.
Tour duration: one to one and a half hours. Easy trails, some suitable for young children.
Entry charges: $1 per adult, 50cents per child/student/senior citizen.
Contact: sbwr@pacific.net.sg or call 6794 1401

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