Climate and Landscape Change in Borneo's Rainforest 2013
Climate and Landscape Change in Borneo's Rainforest 2013
Climate and Landscape Change in Borneo's Rainforest 2013
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ITINERARY AND DAILY SCHEDULE<br />
Weather <strong>and</strong> research needs can lead to changes <strong>in</strong> the daily schedule. We appreciate your cooperation <strong>and</strong><br />
underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Day 1: Rendezvous<br />
8:00 a.m. Team met by FieldSkills staff member at the Hyatt Hotel <strong>in</strong> Kota K<strong>in</strong>abalu for a health <strong>and</strong> safety<br />
brief<strong>in</strong>g<br />
10:00 a.m. Depend<strong>in</strong>g on when the brief<strong>in</strong>g ends, there will be a short period of free time for last-m<strong>in</strong>ute<br />
purchases<br />
12:30 p.m. Checkout from Hyatt Hotel <strong>and</strong> transfer to Kota K<strong>in</strong>abalu airport (A bus is arranged for this;<br />
please ask the hotel reception for details to confirm tim<strong>in</strong>gs). It’s a good idea to have a light<br />
lunch at the airport (there are numerous food outlets)<br />
2:45 p.m. Fly from Kota K<strong>in</strong>abalu to Lahad Datu; be met at Lahad Datu by Earthwatch scientists or Royal<br />
Society SEARRP staff<br />
3:40 p.m. Transfer to Danum Valley Field Centre (two-hour journey by road)<br />
5:40 p.m. Arrival <strong>and</strong> check-<strong>in</strong> at Danum Valley Field Centre<br />
6:00 p.m. Introductory lecture <strong>and</strong> overview of team’s activities<br />
7:00 p.m. D<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
Day 2: Introductory day at Danum Valley (<strong>and</strong> other sites)<br />
Morn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Afternoon<br />
Even<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Introduction to Earthwatch scientists <strong>and</strong> research assistants. Brief<strong>in</strong>gs cover<strong>in</strong>g the project<br />
context <strong>and</strong> overview. Short trek (1.5 hours) <strong>in</strong> the primary forest at Danum Valley<br />
After lunch, depart Danum Valley for the Sabah Biodiversity Experiment site at Malua, stopp<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on the way at various po<strong>in</strong>ts of <strong>in</strong>terest for brief<strong>in</strong>gs on forest management <strong>and</strong> restoration, etc.<br />
Arrive at the Sabah Biodiversity Experiment Campsite at Malua <strong>in</strong> time for lunch. Time to settle<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>and</strong> get to know the camp. Orientation <strong>and</strong> health <strong>and</strong> safety rem<strong>in</strong>der brief<strong>in</strong>g<br />
D<strong>in</strong>ner; lecture <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>troduction to the follow<strong>in</strong>g day’s activities<br />
<strong>Climate</strong> <strong>and</strong> L<strong>and</strong>scape <strong>Change</strong> <strong>in</strong> Borneo’s Ra<strong>in</strong>forest <strong>2013</strong><br />
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