langkawi magazine
Nature SECTION
The Malaysian Nature Society
MISSION
To promote the study, appreciation, conservation and protection of Malaysia's Natural Heritage, focusing on biological diversity and sustainable development.
The Malaysian Nature Society was established in 1940 and is the oldest scientific and non-government organisation in Malaysia dedicated to nature conservation and appreciation.
We hope to
- motivate the appreciation and care for the Malaysian Natural Heritage and get people involved in nature and healthy outdoor pursuits through various activities.
- promote realization of the need to sustain and conserve this gift from Mother Nature for our future generation.
Education Projects Program: The life blood of any society lies in the type and number of community related projects that it initiates for its members. The success of a society's achievement is also predicated on the quality of its programmes.
In this aspect, the MNS is happy to note that it is actively involved in many such projects which benefit directly the targeted communities concerned.
Your participation in such activities is crucial in mobilizing conservation initiatives at ground level. We therefore invite you to check out the projects which are currently being offered, and we hope you will soon become a part of the environmental conservation family (if you are not already).
There are 12 branches throughout Malaysia, served by a secretariat in Kuala Lumpur. Altogether there are about 5,000 members, both Malaysians and non-Malaysians who share the society's vision and passion.
Activities are organised by Branch Special- interest Groups (Pathfinders, Marine, Birdwatching, Photography, etc). The secretariat has a Science and Conservation Department, an Education Department,a Park's Unit, a Publications Division and a shop offering books and Merchandise. The society also manages a number of nature education centres and park's.
[Best of Langkawi urges you to explore the MNS Web site and become a member of this great organization - information at http://www.mns.org.my/]
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