on Pitcher Plants of Sarawak
The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre will be organizing talk on pitcher plants of Sarawak.
The talk, entitled “Nepenthes of Sarawak” will be delivered by Ch’ien C. Lee on 30 September 2011 (Friday) at 3pm at Sarawak Biodiversity Centre’s Lecture Theatre, KM20, Jalan Borneo Heights, Semengoh, Kuching.
Ch’ien Lee, a graduate of University of California, Santa Cruz has spent over 17 years studying pitcher plants.
Also a known wildlife photographer who believes that photography is an excellent method for conveying ideas and sharing experiences, Ch’ien has co-authored and contributed to several books including “A Pocket Guide to Pitcher Plants of Sarawak” and “Pitcher Plants of Borneo (2nd edition)”.
He has also published works on several new species of Nepenthes, their biodiversity, ecological relationships, conservation and artificial propagation.
Ch’ien’s talk will focus on diversity of pitcher plants or Nepenthes found in Sarawak and feature his beautiful photography of these interesting carnivorous plants. To-date 25 species of Nepenthes has been described in Sarawak, of which seven are endemic to the state.
In recent years, 4 new species have been described from collections made in the highlands of central and northern Sarawak.
More information of Ch’ien is available on his website, www.wildborneo.com.my.
Members of the public are invited to attend this talk which promises to be interesting and informative, and is aimed at creating awareness towards the value of Sarawak’s local biodiversity.
There are no entry charges/fees for the talk. However, those interested in attending will have to call the SBC latest by 2:00pm on 23 September 2011 to register.
SBC’s Awareness Officers (Asha, Constance, Ha-Mim or Selwynn) can be reached at 082-610610 (tel) or via biosar@sbc.org.my (email).
