Volunteering

Banun, Perak
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Volunteers joined treeplanting census and monitoring work at TRLC-Banun. (Lucy/TRCRC)

Volunteer Programme

The TRCRC Volunteer program aims to promote rainforest conservation and involve communities in environmental rehabilitation. By volunteering and working with and around nature and passionate staff, participants may acquire a more personal and direct relationship with complex and often abstract issues such as deforestation and subsequent loss of ecosystem services.

Participants will also make a lasting impact by helping TRCRC reach its goals. Would you like to do more to protect Malaysia’s threatened plant species? If so gather your friends or colleagues and join a program at one of our Tropical Living Collections.

Send us a message below or contact ask@trcrc.org or ekrc@trcrc.org

Tanjung Malim, Perak
/Trainee and staff/

YCTP 2nd cohort forest botany class at Edu-Forest UPSI. (Adrihani/TRCRC)

Youth Conservation Trainee Programme

The Youth Conservation Trainee Programme (YCTP) is a three-month training initiative by the Tropical Rainforest Conservation and Research Centre (TRCRC), supported by Yayasan Sime Darby and Ministry of Finance (MOF) for the second cohort. The programme aims to inspire passionate youth aged 18 to 30, following the Youth Societies and Youth Development (Amendment) Act 2019 (Act A1602), with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to tropical rainforest conservation. The programme takes place across two of TRCRC’s key sites : the Elmina Rainforest Knowledge Centre (ERKC), Shah Alam and the Tropical Rainforest Living Collection (TRLC) Banun, Perak.

YCTP provides participants with a diverse range of immersive learning experiences combining classroom-based learning and hands-on fieldwork. Trainees are exposed to a variety of conservation topics including seed collection protocols, nursery care and management, biodiversity field survey, ecosystem restoration best practices and working with Indigenous People and Local Communities (IPLCs).

Tanjung Malim, Perak /Trainee and staff/ YCTP 2nd cohort forest botany class at Edu-Forest UPSI. (Adrihani/TRCRC)

Pasoh, Negeri Sembilan /Trainee and staff/ YCTP 1st cohort forest botany class with Botanist, Cikgu Abu at Pasoh Forest Reserve. (TRCRC)

Elmina, Selangor /Trainee/ YCTP 2nd cohort graduation day at ERKC. (Intan/TRCRC)

For more information and updates on our volunteer programmes and activities, follow us on Instagram.

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Tropical Rainforest Conservation & Research Centre
is a non-profit dedicated to the conservation of rare and endangered tree species in Malaysia.

Snakes are often misunderstood, but they play an important role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems.

This World Snake Day, join us for an evening of learning, discovery and appreciation for these fascinating creatures. Come and explore the world of snakes through engaging activities and educational sharing sessions while discovering why conserving these incredible species matters!

📅 Date: 16 July 2026 (Thursday)
⏰ Time: 7.00 PM – 10.00 PM
📍 Venue: Elmina Rainforest Knowledge Centre (ERKC)

Open to the public with limited slots available! Registration is required. Kindly fill in the Google Form to reserve your place 🔗

#WorldSnakeDay2026 #ElminaRainforestKnowledgeCentre #MalaysiaNatureSociety #TRCRC

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Snakes are often misunderstood, but they play an important role in maintaining the balance of our ecosystems.

This World Snake Day, join us for an evening of learning, discovery and appreciation for these fascinating creatures. Come and explore the world of snakes through engaging activities and educational sharing sessions while discovering why conserving these incredible species matters!

📅 Date: 16 July 2026 (Thursday)
⏰ Time: 7.00 PM – 10.00 PM
📍 Venue: Elmina Rainforest Knowledge Centre (ERKC)

Open to the public with limited slots available! Registration is required. Kindly fill in the Google Form to reserve your place 🔗

#WorldSnakeDay2026 #ElminaRainforestKnowledgeCentre #MalaysiaNatureSociety #TRCRC

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Last week served as a powerful reminder of what committed collaboration can achieve when young people are given the space to lead, learn and take action.

Representatives from TRCRC joined the Rainforest Youth Summit (RAYS2026), where more than 1,700 youth participants, 50+ speakers from 37 countries, and 80+ organizations gathered at voco Kuching by IHG from 24–26 June under the theme "Youth: Many Ways, One Planet." Over three days, participants actively exchanged ideas, challenged perspectives, and co-developed practical recommendations on climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, cultural continuity, and sustainable development. 🌱 🌍

Beyond inspiring conversations, RAYS2026 emphasized action. Through the Planet Futures Forum, delegates worked together to develop recommendations that were put forward for collective voting, demonstrating how diverse voices can contribute to shaping future policies and decisions.

TRCRC was honored to contribute to these conversations, with our team sharing experiences in rainforest conservation while highlighting opportunities for youth engagement through initiatives such as the Young Conservationists Training Program (YCTP) and volunteer program. Investing in youth is just as important as investing in our forests, because building a resilient future requires both healthy ecosystems and empowered people. ✨

If you have a voice, let it be heard. Start where you are, however small, and let action be your language, grounded in evidence, sustained through consistency, and strengthened by collaboration. 🤝🤝

#RainforestYouthSummit #YouthManyWaysOnePlanet #YouthForNature #RAYS2026 #trcrc

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Last week served as a powerful reminder of what committed collaboration can achieve when young people are given the space to lead, learn and take action.

Representatives from TRCRC joined the Rainforest Youth Summit (RAYS2026), where more than 1,700 youth participants, 50+ speakers from 37 countries, and 80+ organizations gathered at voco Kuching by IHG from 24–26 June under the theme "Youth: Many Ways, One Planet." Over three days, participants actively exchanged ideas, challenged perspectives, and co-developed practical recommendations on climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, cultural continuity, and sustainable development. 🌱 🌍

Beyond inspiring conversations, RAYS2026 emphasized action. Through the Planet Futures Forum, delegates worked together to develop recommendations that were put forward for collective voting, demonstrating how diverse voices can contribute to shaping future policies and decisions.

TRCRC was honored to contribute to these conversations, with our team sharing experiences in rainforest conservation while highlighting opportunities for youth engagement through initiatives such as the Young Conservationists Training Program (YCTP) and volunteer program. Investing in youth is just as important as investing in our forests, because building a resilient future requires both healthy ecosystems and empowered people. ✨

If you have a voice, let it be heard. Start where you are, however small, and let action be your language, grounded in evidence, sustained through consistency, and strengthened by collaboration. 🤝🤝

#RainforestYouthSummit #YouthManyWaysOnePlanet #YouthForNature #RAYS2026 #trcrc

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🌿 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐑𝐂𝐑𝐂 🌿

The Youth Conservation Trainee Programme has officially concluded its one-month journey at TRLC-Banun, marking an enriching experience filled with immersive training, hands-on fieldwork, and meaningful conservation activities. Throughout the programme, participants explored a wide range of topics, from GIS applications in restoration planning, soil science for reforestation, camera trap deployment, and seed conservation techniques to experimental design and seed sample preparation. They also gained practical exposure to tropical rainforest ecology through fieldwork on birds, bats, and fungi, while learning about habitat restoration, biodiversity monitoring, and conservation research.

Beyond the classroom, trainees took part in tree planting at Amanjaya Forest Reserve, visited Royal Belum State Park, supported the Community Seedlings Purchase Programme at Kampung Klewang, and joined the Banding Trail Walk organised by Pulau Banding Foundation. The programme also featured a Youth Conservation Career Day with @rimau_ngo , @perakstateparks , @wwfmy , @belumrainforestresort , and TRCRC, providing valuable insights into career pathways in conservation.

TRCRC extends its sincere appreciation to our strategic partners, @pulaubandingfoundation and @trace_umkpbf , for their collaboration and unwavering support in making this programme a success.

Most importantly, this initiative was made possible through the generous and continuous trust and support of @yayasansimedarbyofficial . Their commitment to empowering the next generation of conservation practitioners is manifesting stronger capacity and quality workforce for the conservation industry.

We look forward to seeing the young conservation trainee continue to charting their fruitful journey in July back at Selangor.

📹 Video edited by YCTP Trainee
@alisvx.krz , @1withtheflow , @arieztotle_

#YCTP #Youth #Conservation #PulauBanding #YayasanSimeDarby

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🌿 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐑𝐂𝐑𝐂 🌿

The Youth Conservation Trainee Programme has officially concluded its one-month journey at TRLC-Banun, marking an enriching experience filled with immersive training, hands-on fieldwork, and meaningful conservation activities. Throughout the programme, participants explored a wide range of topics, from GIS applications in restoration planning, soil science for reforestation, camera trap deployment, and seed conservation techniques to experimental design and seed sample preparation. They also gained practical exposure to tropical rainforest ecology through fieldwork on birds, bats, and fungi, while learning about habitat restoration, biodiversity monitoring, and conservation research.

Beyond the classroom, trainees took part in tree planting at Amanjaya Forest Reserve, visited Royal Belum State Park, supported the Community Seedlings Purchase Programme at Kampung Klewang, and joined the Banding Trail Walk organised by Pulau Banding Foundation. The programme also featured a Youth Conservation Career Day with @rimau_ngo , @perakstateparks , @wwfmy , @belumrainforestresort , and TRCRC, providing valuable insights into career pathways in conservation.

TRCRC extends its sincere appreciation to our strategic partners, @pulaubandingfoundation and @trace_umkpbf , for their collaboration and unwavering support in making this programme a success.

Most importantly, this initiative was made possible through the generous and continuous trust and support of @yayasansimedarbyofficial . Their commitment to empowering the next generation of conservation practitioners is manifesting stronger capacity and quality workforce for the conservation industry.

We look forward to seeing the young conservation trainee continue to charting their fruitful journey in July back at Selangor.

📹 Video edited by YCTP Trainee
@alisvx.krz , @1withtheflow , @arieztotle_

#YCTP #Youth #Conservation #PulauBanding #YayasanSimeDarby

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TRCRC is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Urban Hallmark Properties (UHP) to support Botanik Point’s journey towards ArbNet Level I Accreditation. 🌿

Located adjacent to the Ampang Forest Reserve, Botanik Point has committed approximately 30% of its site as a green lung, reflecting a shared vision of integrating biodiversity considerations into urban development.

Through this collaboration, TRCRC will provide guidance as UHP works towards ArbNet requirements.

As Malaysia continues to urbanise, thoughtfully managed green spaces can play an important role in supporting biodiversity, ecological resilience, and meaningful connections between people and nature.

We look forward to working with UHP on this exciting initiative. ✨

#TRCRC #UrbanBiodiversity #ArbNet #Biodiversity #BotanikPoint

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TRCRC is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Urban Hallmark Properties (UHP) to support Botanik Point’s journey towards ArbNet Level I Accreditation. 🌿

Located adjacent to the Ampang Forest Reserve, Botanik Point has committed approximately 30% of its site as a green lung, reflecting a shared vision of integrating biodiversity considerations into urban development.

Through this collaboration, TRCRC will provide guidance as UHP works towards ArbNet requirements.

As Malaysia continues to urbanise, thoughtfully managed green spaces can play an important role in supporting biodiversity, ecological resilience, and meaningful connections between people and nature.

We look forward to working with UHP on this exciting initiative. ✨

#TRCRC #UrbanBiodiversity #ArbNet #Biodiversity #BotanikPoint

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Our ERKC staff recently attended the @mpogcfofficial Biodiversity Forum 2026 in Putrajaya (3–4 June), which brought together different stakeholders to exchange perspectives on biodiversity conservation within production landscapes.

The forum highlighted the palm oil sector’s progress in supporting wildlife coexistence within plantation landscapes, while showcasing diverse conservation approaches across organisations and species. Discussions reinforced the need to move beyond site-level and single-species efforts, focusing instead on forest integrity, habitat connectivity, and other landscape-scale ecosystem functions.

A key takeaway was the need to look beyond flagship species and include keystone predators and indicator species, such as birds, which offer important insights into ecosystem health. The forum also highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration and landscape-scale approaches to achieve meaningful conservation outcomes.

These discussions reinforce the importance of protecting not just species, but the ecosystems and landscape connections that enable both nature and people to thrive.

#TRCRC #BiodiversityForum2026 #ForestRestoration #LandscapeRestoration #biodiversityconservation

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Our ERKC staff recently attended the @mpogcfofficial Biodiversity Forum 2026 in Putrajaya (3–4 June), which brought together different stakeholders to exchange perspectives on biodiversity conservation within production landscapes.

The forum highlighted the palm oil sector’s progress in supporting wildlife coexistence within plantation landscapes, while showcasing diverse conservation approaches across organisations and species. Discussions reinforced the need to move beyond site-level and single-species efforts, focusing instead on forest integrity, habitat connectivity, and other landscape-scale ecosystem functions.

A key takeaway was the need to look beyond flagship species and include keystone predators and indicator species, such as birds, which offer important insights into ecosystem health. The forum also highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration and landscape-scale approaches to achieve meaningful conservation outcomes.

These discussions reinforce the importance of protecting not just species, but the ecosystems and landscape connections that enable both nature and people to thrive.

#TRCRC #BiodiversityForum2026 #ForestRestoration #LandscapeRestoration #biodiversityconservation

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🌿 𝐋𝐞𝐭`𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 🌿

This year`s theme, "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮" reminds us that rainforests are more than places on a map - they are part of our lives. They provide the air we breathe, help regulate our climate, support biodiversity, and inspire cultures and communities around the world. By making conscious choices and caring for nature, we help protect the forests that sustain both people and the planet. 🌳💚

In conjunction with World Rainforest Day (22nd June), TRCRC invites you to join our 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 at the Elmina Rainforest Knowledge Centre (ERKC)!

🗓️ 𝟐𝟐 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲)
🕘 𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
📍 𝐄𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 (𝐄𝐑𝐊𝐂)
🎟️ 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

Explore our tropical rainforest through:
🌱 Conservation Talk
🌿 Nursery Tour
🪴 Hands-on Transplanting Workshop
🌳 Fruit Tree Saplings Giveaway

⚠️ Limited to 40 participants only. Registration is required.

Scan the QR code on this poster or register via the link in our Instagram bio to secure your spot today!

#WorldRainforestDay #TheForestWithinYou #RainforestDiscoveryDay #RainforestConservation

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In June, the YCTP 2026 trainees embarked their journey up north for their second month of training at TRLC-Banun, Gerik, Perak.

Let’s see what they are up to on the first week!

This programme is made possible with the support of @yayasansimedarbyofficial

Starting this month, we are proud to share the strategic partnerships with @pulaubandingfoundation and @trace_umkpbf for their unwavering commitment to support the logistic arrangement and youth conservation empowerment at the Belum-Temenggor landscape.

#youth #conservation #TRCRC #yctp2026 #YSD

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In June, the YCTP 2026 trainees embarked their journey up north for their second month of training at TRLC-Banun, Gerik, Perak.

Let’s see what they are up to on the first week!

This programme is made possible with the support of @yayasansimedarbyofficial

Starting this month, we are proud to share the strategic partnerships with @pulaubandingfoundation and @trace_umkpbf for their unwavering commitment to support the logistic arrangement and youth conservation empowerment at the Belum-Temenggor landscape.

#youth #conservation #TRCRC #yctp2026 #YSD

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Tucked within the iconic Royal Belum Rainforest lies a humble nursery—our Tropical Rainforest Living Collection (Banun). 🌱

With the support of @yayasansimedarbyofficial and the Seed to Tree project, TRLC (Banun) continues to grow in support of the future of our forests.

Would you visit TRLC (Banun)? 🌿

This video was made possible under the Seed to Tree project funded by the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund and jointly implemented by TRCRC & @bioversityciat.

#TRCRC #SeedToTree #ASEANUKGTF #ASEANUK

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Tucked within the iconic Royal Belum Rainforest lies a humble nursery—our Tropical Rainforest Living Collection (Banun). 🌱

With the support of @yayasansimedarbyofficial and the Seed to Tree project, TRLC (Banun) continues to grow in support of the future of our forests.

Would you visit TRLC (Banun)? 🌿

This video was made possible under the Seed to Tree project funded by the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund and jointly implemented by TRCRC & @bioversityciat.

#TRCRC #SeedToTree #ASEANUKGTF #ASEANUK