The Green Volunteers with support from Sebana Cove Marina and Resorts will be embarking on a hornbill conservation and nesting project at Sebana sometime in Feb 2010.
Right now there are about 20 plus oriental pied hornbill (Antheracoceros albirostris) that are regular visitors to the resort. The idea is to grow more fruit trees and plants so the hornbills not only visit but stay because of the abundance of food. Whilst we are planting fruit trees, we will also be erecting breeding boxes and hope they will use those to breed. The property owned by Sebana is larger than Pulau UBin and would create a secure and safe environment project for such an activity/sanctuary.
It's both an interesting and unique project and will be the first in Peninsular Malaysia. We have no intentions of creating feeding platforms as that would make them dependent on humans for food instead we will plant trees that they are known to frequent for food and hopefully the abundance of food will help them decide to make Sebana their permanent sanctuary.
We are inviting schools, green clubs and committed individuals to take part in this long term project (2-5 years). We will leave Singapore on a Saturday morning (9am) and return Sunday (around 5pm) and this trip will cost SGD60 per participant. This amount covers boat fare to and from Johor, all local transportation, food(staff canteen food) and accommodation, a common room (bring your own sleeping bag) with toilet and bath facilities.
We are looking for about 10 groups (10 people per group) to be involved so each group can visit once every 6 to 8 weeks. It's a long term project so make sure you can spend the time before you commit. Those who need a visa to visit Malaysia will have to arrange on their own visas.
Please email/sms or call me should you require more information or clarification. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cheers,
Grant
Mobile +65 96840950
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