As many as 200 tree species can be found within 1 hectare of Malaysian rainforests.
~ Turner, 2001a
At Tropical Rainforest Conservation & Research Centre, we aim to play our part in protecting Malaysia's rare, threatened and endangered plant species. We believe in taking action and working on the ground in order to tackle biodiversity loss – one of the most pressing issues facing today’s society. Our conservation and landscape-level initiatives promote sustainable development and management practices.
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Calling Out for Volunteers!
TREE CENSUS & MONITORING
Hi everyone! 👋
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Tree Census & Monitoring activity.
What you’ll do:
🌱 Help count and identify trees
📏 Measure tree growth
📝 Record health and survival data
📍 Support ongoing forest restoration work
🗓️ Date: 8th, 9th and 10th December 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30am-4:30pm
📍Location: Subang River Restoration Plots, City of Elmina
📍Meeting Point: Elmina Rainforest Knowledge Centre
🔗 Registration: Scan QR above to register
Every helping hand makes a real difference. Join us and be part of our conservation work! 🍀
![[REGISTRATION IS CLOSED]
Calling Out for Volunteers!
TREE CENSUS & MONITORING
Hi everyone! 👋
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Tree Census & Monitoring activity.
What you’ll do:
🌱 Help count and identify trees
📏 Measure tree growth
📝 Record health and survival data
📍 Support ongoing forest restoration work
🗓️ Date: 8th, 9th and 10th December 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30am-4:30pm
📍Location: Subang River Restoration Plots, City of Elmina
📍Meeting Point: Elmina Rainforest Knowledge Centre
🔗 Registration: Scan QR above to register
Every helping hand makes a real difference. Join us and be part of our conservation work! 🍀](https://www.trcrc.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
TRCRC’s Seed to Tree team was at Asia-Pacific Forestry Week 2025 with the Alliance of Bioversity International - CIAT @bioversityciat, 4-7 November 🇹🇭.
We shared about digital innovations in community-led restoration efforts during a side event and field trip visit with @forru_cmu, aiming to inspire more knowledge sharing amongst ASEAN partners.
The Seed to Tree project is funded by the UK Mission to ASEAN and implemented in partnership with @bioversityciat.
#TRCRC #SeedToTree #UKASEAN #ThrivingPartnership #SeedSupplyChain #ASEANUKGTF #APFC31 #APFW2025
Earlier in June 2025, delegates from TRCRC wrapped up an inspiring week at ICEBG 2025 in Seoul, South Korea, hosted by @yourbgci and KNA 🌿. The experience offered meaningful learning, rich exchanges, and unforgettable moments across some of Korea’s most significant biodiversity sites—from the Baekdudaegan Arboretum & Seed Vault to the Korea National Arboretum. A special highlight was the Botanical Art Worldwide 2025 exhibition, featuring 37 remarkable artworks celebrating the diversity of crop plants.
A proud moment came when Hairul Abdullah—recipient of the International Youth Fund (IYF) by @kbsmalaysia —presented “Senoi Serog”, an illustrated record of Malaysia’s indigenous knowledge that he co-authored and illustrated. The publication is supported by @marikitayell , following their seed funding during the Amanjaya Bioblitz 2023 and their continued commitment to documenting local ecological knowledge from the Temiar community in the Belum–Temengor Forest Complex.
The congress concluded with impactful discussions on strengthening the Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS), bringing together representatives from Argentina, Hong Kong, Uganda, South Korea, and Malaysia to share insights and challenges as regional hubs working toward a stronger global biodiversity network.
This international exposure has sparked new inspiration, fresh educational ideas, and renewed motivation to unite with the global community in strengthening the vital role of botanical gardens in inclusive nature conservation. 🌱✨
TRCRC at Borneo’s Green Heart International Conference (21–23 Oct 2025)
Our Sabah and Seed to Tree teams came together to showcase TRCRC’s forest restoration efforts and introduce new digital innovations. We were honoured by the visit of Datuk Frederick Kugan, Chief Conservator of Forests (Sabah Forestry Department), and Datuk Sernam Singh, Secretary of Natural Resources (Chief Minister’s Department of Sabah), during the opening.
🌱 The Seed to Tree project, funded by the UK Mission to ASEAN and implemented in partnership with @bioversityciat , strengthens the seed value chain through tools such as Diversity4Restoration (D4R) for species selection and the MyFarmTrees app — a monitoring and verification tool that enhances traceability in restoration.
🙌 We connected with key stakeholders to better understand Sabah’s unique ecosystems and explore how these tools can support local restoration efforts.
💭 Interested in our upcoming Seed Value Chain Workshop in Sabah?
Email us at seedtotree@trcrc.org to learn more.
#TRCRC #SeedToTree #UKASEAN #ThrivingPartnership #SeedSupplyChain #ASEANUKGTF
Hi everyone! 👋
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar:
🎙 Title: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗶 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀
📅 Date: 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟲 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
🕗 Time: 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 - 𝟵:𝟭𝟱 𝗣𝗠 (𝟭 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘀)
💻 Platform: 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 (𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧)
👤 Speaker: 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗻 (𝗠𝗡𝗦 𝗠𝘆𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽)
This session is held as part of the MNS Mycology x TRCRC Fungi Baseline Survey at TRLC-Banun, and aims to give everyone an introduction to fungi — their roles in forest ecosystems, nutrient cycling, and how they connect to our restoration work 🌿
Please register your attendance from the QR Code or Link in Bio 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟱/𝟭𝟭/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆) 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵 𝗣𝗠.
All are welcome — TRCRC staff, partners, and anyone curious about fungi! 🍄
The project is made even more meaningful as it is part of the Ministry of Finance’s Malaysia (@mof_malaysia) initiative under Belanjawan MADANI 2025, supported through @yayasansimedarbyofficial
#belanjawanmadani2025
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Elmina Urban Biodiversity Corridor tree planting yesterday, on 1st November 2025🌳
We couldn’t have asked for a better start to the month! Your passion and hard work greatly contribute to our ongoing urban restoration and conservation efforts 🌿
Special thanks to @bohteamalaysia for sponsoring this event and giving the volunteers each a free gift of Pure Green Tea for their green effort!
See you guys again on the 15th!
[FULL HOUSE] Get your hands dirty for a good cause!
Join us for the Elmina Urban Biodiversity Corridor (EUBC) Phase 3 Tree Planting this November along the riparian area of Subang River! 🦦
This is your chance to take part in a meaningful, hands-on experience that supports urban restoration and community wellbeing. Every action counts toward creating a healthier ecosystem for generations to come~
📅 1st & 15th November 2025
🕢 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Township & Community Services @ City of Elmina
Bring your energy, your team spirit and your love for the environment and let’s make a real difference, one tree at a time.
Scan the QR code on the last image to know more about the programme and to register. See you guys soon! 💚🌳
🌿✨ We’re thrilled to be featured in Astro AEC’s One Planet — premiering tonight, 19 October (Sunday) at 8:30PM!
Join us as we journey through Malaysia’s diverse seed sources in the rainforest of Perak, and TRCRC’s efforts in restoring and protecting our natural heritage with the indigenous community in Belum-Temenggor Forest Complex. 🌳💚
A heartfelt thank you to the Astro AEC production crew and One Planet host for their dedication, creativity, and fun energy throughout the filming process — it was truly a pleasure working together! 🎥🙌
All filming activities conducted within forest reserves were carried out with permit approval from the Perak Forestry Department. 🌱
Images credit: Astro AEC One Planet Production Crew
#TRCRC #OnePlanet #AstroAEC #AstroGO #OnDemand #sookamalaysia #RainforestRestoration #ConservationInAction #PerakForestryDepartment #NatureConservation #Sustainability
