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In the Heart of Borneo
The document discusses using interactive e-books to educate visitors about environmental conservation in Sabah, Malaysia. It notes that deforestation, fires, and poaching are threatening biodiversity in the region. The author proposes creating e-books about protected areas like Maliau Basin Conservation Area to provide information on species, threats, and conservation in an accessible way. Surveys found visitors and locals prefer electronic educational tools over other options. While the author's plans changed, interactive e-books may help promote ecotourism and environmental education.
In the Heart of Borneo
- 1. Education in theHeart of Borneo A small solution to a big problem Abbie Wakelin: Masters of Wildlife Management, Department of Zoology, 2016
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- 3. THE PROBLEM? Source: AbbieWakelin Source: Abbie Wakelin
- 4. THE PROBLEM? Hansen etal., 2013Fitzherbert et al., 2008 10-20% of Sabah land area is cultivated for Palm oil. Forest cover loss between 2000 & 2014
- 6. THE PROBLEM? Gaharu, Agarwoodor Aloe wood Source: gaharujinkou.wordpress.com Peat Fires Source: Mashable Australia Illegal poaching/hunting Source: Sabah Wildlife Department
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- 8. THE SIMPLE SOLUTION? EDUCATION& AWARENESS (locally & globally)
- 9. Professor Datuk GhazallyIsmail (founding) Vice Chancellor University College Sabah Foundation
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- 12. Where? Maliau BasinConservation Area • World Heritage Site? • Danum Valley & Imbak Canyon • Increasing popularity in ecotourism • 2002: 242 visitors • 2013: 2153 visitors • Species: • Flora: 1863 species • Mammals: 92 species • Birds: 278 species
- 13. 3) To dolist: Not everything gets done to plan.
- 14. To do list: •Travel to Kota Kinabalu • Collect gear • Travel to Maliau Basin • Training (photography, ID) • Research (resources there) • Travel to Kuala Lumpur • Training (Digital enhancement & graphic design) • Return to NZ • Make E-book
- 15. To do list: •Travel to Kota Kinabalu • Collect gear • Travel to Maliau Basin • Training (photography, ID) • Research (resources there) • Travel to Kuala Lumpur • Training (Digital enhancement & graphic design) • Return to NZ • Make E-book … Not as intended
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- 17. What are they? •Interactive • Downloadable • User-friendly • Touch-screen • Accessible • Easily maintained • Updateable Source: dougskordal.com Source: amplify.com
- 18. Designs & functionality •Likelihood of encountering the listed species • Best time to encounter the listed species • Location of the species within the environment • Dietry habits • IUCN Red List
- 19. Designs & functionality •Likelihood of encountering the listed species • Best time to encounter the listed species • Location of the species within the environment • Dietry habits • IUCN Red List
- 20. Designs & functionality •Likelihood of encountering the listed species • Best time to encounter the listed species • Location of the species within the environment • Dietry habits • IUCN Red List
- 21. Designs & functionality •Likelihood of encountering the listed species • Best time to encounter the listed species • Location of the species within the environment • Dietry habits • IUCN Red List
- 22. Designs & functionality •Likelihood of encountering the listed species • Best time to encounter the listed species • Location of the species within the environment • Dietry habits • IUCN Red List Source: IUCN Red List
- 23. 5) Will itmeet requirements?
- 24. Host needs: • Educational •User-friendly • Cost-efficient • Environmentally friendly User needs: • Educational (subtle) • Interesting & enjoyable • Easy to use • Cheap
- 25. Survey responses 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Pamphlets MapsEducation Centre Hardcopy Book Electronic book Interactive app Educational videos other Numberofrespondents What education tools do you find most appropriate for learning about the environment? 10 46 30
- 26. Survey responses When visitingnational parks and other protected areas for tourism, what topics are important to you? 1. Self-guided trail maps (locations & sights described) 2. Ecosystem importance (why the area is important to protect) 3. Threats to the animals/plants/birds
- 27. Survey responses 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 Yes (Iown one) No Numberofrespondents Do you use a tablet or an eBook reader (eg. Kindle) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Yes No I don't own one Numberofrespondents Do you travel with your tablet? 39 22 32 12 18
- 28. E-books might havepotential in tomorrows ecotourism & education industries
- 29. Acknowledgements • Maliau Basin •Jadda Suhaimi • Masliadi • Andreas Gøricke • All rangers and staff at Maliau Basin • UCSF • Prof. Ghazally Ismail • Asnerah • All staff who helped me out • Otago Uni support • Phil Bishop (point of contact while overseas) • Phil Seddon • Leida Dos Santos • Lloyd Spencer-Davis • Robert Brown • Wiebke Finkler • Ana Terry & Don Hunter • Funding • Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia (PMSA)