It seems like only yesterday, but the fact is, one year ago on this date, Rimba officially came into being! Phew it’s amazing how much time flies…
We’re excited by how much has happened and how much we’ve already accomplished in one little year. To commemorate our first anniversary, we’re giving away this little free gift: a special Rimba tiger desktop wallpaper! Click on the image below to download!
Thanks to all our friends and fans for your continuous support! 🙂
Ever wondered what people mean when they use the word ‘wilderness’?
To most people, the concept of wilderness generally means pristine, untouched nature, free from the destructive taint of humankind. Would you agree? Many early conservationists subscribed to this idea of wild areas that had been spared the human touch, and therefore their efforts were largely aimed at restoring nature to this perceived original state of being untainted and unchanged (e.g. see Sheil and Meijaard, 2010).
However, the truth is, over the many thousands of years that humans have occupied this planet, there are very few habitats that have not actually been influenced by us in some way or another. Continue reading
Hi folks! Our latest media coverage comes to you courtesy of Natalie Heng from The Star. We were pleasantly surprised to find that she’s written not one, but two different articles on Rimba and our work. The first one, ‘Hooking up for science’, talks about what Rimba is all about – what we are, why we were set up, and how we function. The second, ‘The viability of animal crossings in Malaysia’, puts the spotlight on the Kenyir Wildlife Corridor Project, and is a very well-written, excellently researched piece on the issues surrounding roads and how they affect wildlife movement. It helps to explain why the work that’s being done by Reuben and Ahimsa is so important.
Big thanks to Natalie and The Star!!!
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