Panaga Natural History Society

Bruce Blance Presentation PNHS

2011-09-25T00:04:00.000-07:00

We are proud to announce a set of two presentations by Bruce and Jean BlancheBruce spend his childhood from 1948 till 1962 here in Panaga.we are very exited about his offer of giving us an account of the life in Brunei 50-60 years ago.In a second talk he will give us an account of the history of the Oil and gas exploration in Brunei over its 120 years of history.Hope to see you all there in the

Forest cover of Borneo and Brunei

2010-12-08T02:56:00.000-08:00

By Peter Engbers, Brunei, November 2010 Summary The forests of Borneo are rapidly disappearing and degrading. A few decades ago, Borneo Island was still covered by a green carpet of lush rainforest. Today, these forests have become a patchwork and are damaged due to extensive logging or have been transformed into palm oil plantations. The previously extensive lowland rainforests (which are the

PNHS planned activities March 2010

2010-02-21T20:28:00.000-08:00

Planned PNHS activities in March :See below our March program. Look forward to see many of you.1. Fishing on the Rasau beach + search for sea/beach life, Wednesday March 3, 17.00-19.00 Be prepared to get wet. Further info: Etienne Loubens or PNHS.Brunei@gmail.com2. Beach Clean-up E1 Sunday March 7, 08.00-09.30 Meet at Panaga E1 Beach @ 08.00 Please join us to clean our “local”

2010-02-06T18:25:00.000-08:00

Coastal Dolphins of Sarawak - Research and conservation issues Talk by Dr. Gianna Minton Monday - February 08 at 20.00. Pelangi room – Panaga club, After a year of coastal boat surveys in Miri, Bintulu and Kuching, the researchers have gained insight into the habitat preferences and conservation needs of the 4 species of dolphins in the study. The talk will cover basic aspects of

Bully BOOKED ! - Labi Ridge Walk Excursion Sunday 18th Oct @ 7am SupaSave car park

2009-10-04T17:45:00.002-07:00

This walk is now fully booked.This walk takes us over a ridge near Labi village, along the edge of the primary rainforest of Ulu Belait. Occasional viewpoints provide spectacular views over the canopies in the Ulu Belait plain; with clear weather from here you can even see Mulu at the horizon. Early morning the distant gibbon choirs complete the scene. Other wildlife is still regularly

"Reading Your Palm"Talk by Brian CarlThursday October 1 @ 8 PM Panaga club - Pelangi

2009-10-04T17:45:00.001-07:00

"Reading Your Palm"Talk by Brian CarlThursday October 1 @ 8 PM Panaga club - Pelangi Room What is palm oil? Where do you find it? What impact does its development have on the environment? What is its role as a "bio-fuel" in the petroleum industry? Answers directly impact the residents of Borneo, both human and animals alike.Explore the history, logistics, environmental cost and future of the oil

Playing with Gibbons, Dancing with Kids: Lessons Learned from a Forest Odyssey"

2009-06-23T18:41:00.000-07:00

"Playing with Gibbons, Dancing with Kids: Lessons Learned from a Forest Odyssey"A joint PNHS-PPS lecture by Noah Jackson Wednesday November 4 @ 8 PM Panaga club - Teratai Room Noah Jackson comes to us with a rich background in SE Asia. A former Peace Corp Volunteer in the Philippines and a US Fulbright Scholar in Malaysia, Noah now works with indigenous communities in Borneo. He is an avid

MD/TD BEACH CLEANING CAMPAIGN

2009-06-10T16:38:00.000-07:00

Please come along and participate on Friday 12th June 2009 at E1 beach area (starting point) at 3.00pmThis is one of the activities organised by HSE/5 in support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) World Environment Day (see BSP bulletin for more details) Drinks will be provided. However to reduce waste, we strongly urge you to bring your own drinking bottle. Please come

Finless Porpoise

2009-06-10T16:30:00.000-07:00

A Finless Porpoise, 1.2 m was found dead between E1 and Panaga Club, at extreme low tide line due to king tide, 09/05 - Neophocaena phocaenoides (G. Cuvier, 1829) - pic J Henrot, det J Henrot, http://picasaweb.google.com/PNHS.brunei/MARINEMAMMALSOfPanaga#5344561341635956866

Badas Pitcher Plant Walk

2009-06-01T19:42:00.000-07:00

CANCELLED - The Badas Pitcher Plant Walk planned for Thursday Jun 18 unfortunately has to be cancelled because of fires currently burning there along the Badas road. It is really very sad to see this area with beautiful Pitcher plants being burned (see attachment).See how it was and how it is now:http://picasaweb.google.com/PNHS.brunei/NepenthesOfBadasBrunei?feat=emailThursday Jun 18 - 5 pm @ BSP

Teraja Waterfall Walk

2009-05-27T02:52:00.000-07:00

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED - FULLY BOOKEDHowever we may organise the same walk later in the yearTeraja Waterfall Walk -Sun Jun 28 - 7am @ SupasaveThis is a relatively easy and short walk through some good primary rainforest along the river. It is suitable for adventurous families with older children (six and up). Be prepared to get wet feet and/or your clothes dirty , however you will be rewarded

Seashore Life Of The Brunei Heart Of Borneo

2009-03-31T05:36:00.000-07:00

The books: The Physical EnvironmentThe Seashore Plants Seashells Beachcombing The Crustaceans The Sea Life Seashore & Coastal Birds Man.Update 25_09_2011 At this stage the PNHS and BSP have sold out all of the first 2000 booksets in the first print runa second print will be available soon PNHS will be selling the series and the books will be available via the Brunei bookshops. for some more info

Tutong white sands walk- 1 March 2009

2009-03-05T19:58:00.000-08:00

Pictures of the event: http://picasaweb.google.com/PNHS.brunei/TutongWhiteSands?authkey=Gv1sRgCK3Oob7wh8-42wE&feat=directlink