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The Centre's main aim is to help raise the
public's awareness of highland forests, a major part of Malaysia's rich
natural heritage.
Location
Located 1,300 metres above sea level amidst
the rich and relatively unspoilt highland forests of Fraser's Hill, the
Centre is well-placed to provide visitors with first hand opportunities
to experience and learn more about this unique natural ecosysem. Through
its education programmes, the Centre hopes visitors will gain a better
understanding of the importance of highland forests and appreciate the
need to conserve them, for the well being and benefit of present
and future generations.
Visitors
All are welcome; the local community, school
children and teachers, tourists, the general public, government and non-government
insitutions and private corporations.
Visitors can come for the day or stay overnight
to take part in its programmes and activities. Casual walk-in visitors
are also welcome.
Programmes and Activities
A variety of formal and non-formal approaches
are employed to make the Centre's education programmes interesting, meaningful
and fun. These include fieldwork, sensory awareness activities, simulations,
games, talks, discussions and audio-visual presentations.
These will cover :
Activities include:
| Plant Studies | Night Walk |
| Arts and Craft | The Blind Trail |
| Recycling | Nature Treasure Hunt |
| Insect Studies | Astronomy and Stargazing |
| Transect Studies | Pond and Stream Studies |
| Orienteering | Human Settlement Studies |
| Camping | Bird Watching |
| Soil Studies | Guided Walks |
Teacher-training Courses
The Centre can organise in-service and pre-service
teacher-training workshops/courses to help enhance their environmental
education knowledge and skills of teaching.
Information and Resource Centre
The Centre will also strive to establish itself
as an information and resource centre for highland forests in the country,
particularly those of Fraser's Hill.
Fees
Visitors taking part in the Centre's format
activities will be charged a nominal fee. All funds or donations collected
by the Centre will be used to cover its operational and maintenance costs.
There is no charge for casual walk-in visitors
who just want to take a look at the Centre and its exhibits.
Where to stay
Visitors can choose from a range of accommodation
facilities offered by the Fraser's Hill Development Corporation and other
operators. Package deals which include food and discounted rates for special
groups can be arranged through the Centre.
What to bring
-clothes for trekking in the forest
-writing materials
-binoculars (if you have)
-warm clothing
-toiletries*
-torchlight*
* Additional items for overnight visitors
Insurance and Liability
Visitors taking part in the Centre's activities
must have insurance coverage. This will be arranged by the Centre. The
Centre is not liable for any injury or death to visitors or any damage
to or loss of property.
Bookings
Bookings may be made by mail or telephone.
The Education Officer
Fraser's Hill Nature Education Centre
c/o The Fraser's Hill Development Corporation
49000, Fraser's Hill
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 09-362 2517
Opening Hours
9.30 am - 5.30pm (Wednesdays to Sundays)
Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Public Holidays
Contacts:
For further information, please contact:
The Education Officer
Fraser's Hill Nature Education Centre
c/o The Fraser's Hill Development Corporation
49000, Fraser's Hill
Pahang Darul Makmur
Tel: 09-362 2517
or
The Education Department
WWF Malaysia
49, Jalan SS23/15,
47301, Petaling Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel: 03-703 3772
Fax: 03-703 5157
E-Mail: wwfmal@pop.jaring.my
Sponsors
DANCED
Danish Cooperation for Environment and Development
JAPAN Official Development Assistance