Borneo Field Trip 2016 – Bachelor of Applied Science Department of Natural Sciences, Unitec.

Presentation Content Brief outline of the field trip Where is it? Photo journey (Nigel Adams) The trip in more detail Timelines

Brief Outline of Field Trip – NSCI Credit Level 7 Course – within the Bachelor of Applied Science, Department of Natural Sciences Taught in the Summer Semester Aims and Learning Outcomes

Aim: To provide an opportunity to consider and study in situ, the ecology and conservation of a critically endangered ecosystem. Learning Outcomes develop an appreciation and understanding of the conservation challenges facing part of the island of Borneo (Sabah, Malaysia); have the opportunity to study the ecology and biodiversity of tropical rainforest; design and carry out research studies based on the impacts of logging activities in tropical rainforest - in a challenging and unfamiliar environment; analyse and interpret primary field data; develop your skills for accurate, intelligent data collection and observation; data recording and presentation; work in a team

Brief Outline of Field Trip – NSCI Credit Level 7 Course Aims and Learning Outcomes January 2016 Work required to be completed before departure All assessments completed by end of the field trip Pecha kucha Journal Group presentation Few days spent in Kotakinabalu Carried out at 2 field stations at the Maliau Basin

Where is it?

Maliau Basin c.59,000 ha – conservation area 390km 2 (39,000 ha) Pristine Forest (difference is regenerating forest) Escarpment over 1675m ASL 12 Forest types Survey team first entered in 1982 Designated conservation area 1984 Gazetted as a Class 1 (Protection FR) 1997

Photo Show Over to Nigel

In more detail Staff Dr Lorne Roberts (Coordinator) Dr Glenn Aguilar Dr Kristie Cameron Dr Glen Reynolds Director of SEARRP (seminar) Simon H&S Briefing Guides

In more detail Cost – C.$3900 All food, flights, transfers, trips, accommodation, insurance for all days included Vaccinations, additional food and drink, other medical requirements, personal effects, spending money not included Medical consult a doctor if you suffer from any illness or physical weakness Vaccinations at least 6 weeks prior to departure ($300) Dangers H&S briefing Animals, plants, forest, environment, people, flights, disease, road incident Food – Plenty but meat oriented. Some vegetarian options. Vegan options not available. Bring or buy additional food there.

What to bring?

Timeline Call for interest – now. Send me an . Deposit $400 by 14 th September Passport – MUST BE VALID FOR 6 MONTHS FROM THE END OF THE TRIP Balance of total due 1 st November H&S documents submitted 1 st November Insurance details submitted 1 st November Course officially starts in December (Summer Semester) Arrive in Auckland 14 th or 15 th January for Pecha kucha and departure