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Urban Forestry Conference 2009: Lessons for Sustainable Development

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17.11.2009 - 19.11.2009

Many cities within the region are with different urban development phases and experiences.

Experiences, lessons learnt and sound urban development programmes should be shared among countries. The conference will provide opportunities for collaborations and information sharing on urban forest and park development.

17-19 Nov 2009; Kuching, Sarawak

The conference is organized with the following themes:
Theme 1 – Challenges in Sustainable Urban Development
Theme 2 – Best Practices for Urban Forest & Park Management
Theme 3 – Communications in Urban Forestry & Park Management
Theme 4 – Conservation of Natural Resources in Urban Development
Theme 5 – Improving Quality of Life through Parks and Urban Forests Establishment

SECRETARIAT

Urban Forestry Conference 2009: “Lessons for Sustainable Development”
Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
Kepong, 52109
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia
(Attn: Mr. Sreetheran Maruthaveeran)
E-mail : sreetheran@frim.gov.my
Tel : +6 03 - 6279 7615/7254
Fax : +6 03 - 6280 4625/ 03 - 6273 1420

Dr. Noor Azlin Yahya (Chair)
Email : azlin@frim.gov.my
Tel : +6 03 - 6279 7243/7242

Dr. Elizabeth Philip (Co-Chair)
Email : philip@frim.gov.my
Tel : +6 03 - 6279 7249

Ho Yuen Foon | Source: Research asia research news
Further information: www.frim.gov.my
www.frim.gov.my/pdf/urban-forestry.pdf
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