Ulu Muda Field Research Center (UMFRC)
UMFRC aims to promote a scientific field study of Ulu Muda. Earth Lodge prioritizes and supports projects that directly contribute to the protection and the better management of the area. Sustainable Tourism and Community related projects are also encouraged.
Past & on going projects
Camera trapping of mammals at selected Saltlick of Ulu Muda (WWF Malaysia/Earth Lodge)
Fisheries survey of Muda Lake (WWF Malaysia)
Hornbill survey with focus on the Plain-pouched Hornbills (Malaysian Nature Society/Earth Lodge)
Survey and Mapping of trails around Kuala Labua
Survey and Mapping of Saltlicks of the Ulu Muda Forest Reserve (Earth Lodge)
Future projects
Rapid Survey of Large Cats of Ulu Muda
Butterfly and Moth Inventory
Controlling Boat Access to control and prevent Illegal Activities
Rapid Survey of Elephants
Reptile and Amphibian Inventory
Small Mammals Inventory
Aquatic life Inventory
Affiliations
WWF-Malaysia
A private Malaysian conservation organization. They are actively working in Ulu Muda.
Save Ulu Muda
Also known as Friends of Ulu Muda (FOUM). A coalition of non-governmental organizations concerned about Ulu Muda with the objective of securing stronger protection and better management of the Greater Ulu Muda area. The ultimate aim is to secure the area as a viable protected area.
Malaysia Nature Soceity
Malaysia's largest and oldest membership based conservation organization.
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