1st ANNOUNCEMENTCALL FOR PAPERS
MALAYSIA URBAN GREEN SPACE&IFPRA ASIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE 2014
Parks as Melting Pots & Venues for Environmental Learning
24-28 June 2014
Bayview Beach Resort, Batu Feringghi,Penang, Malaysia

Organized by:

Supported by:International Federation of Parkand Recreation Administration

IUFRO Division 6.07.00

INTRODUCTION
Urbanization will continue to proceed at a rapid pace in Asia-Pacific region. It is forecasted that 17 out of27 worlds largest mega-cities will be in Asia by 2015. Not only affecting population within cities of a country, migration to other countries is also common that most Asia Pacific cities are becoming melting potsof various cultures.
Parks and other types of green space help balance a hectic lifestyle acting as venues for recreation andother healthy lifestyle pursuits. Urban green space also serves as an excellent place for conservation of
biodiversity resources, accessible enough for the public to appreciate and learn from. Thus, needs of amulti-cultural population and measures to ensure that natural resources will be conserved should be welladdressed in park management. Recreational programmes with educational purposes need to be designed
to benefit all users and encourage environment friendly practices.
The impact of urbanization is reflected in human lifestyles and infrastructural development for humanneeds will bear consequences on natural resources. Although biodiversity in Asia is among the richest in
the world, many natural habitats are threatened. It is crucial for measures to be taken to conserve our richbiodiversity not only within natural forest areas but in the form of ex-situ conservation in urban parks andgardens where they can be sources for environmental education.
Learning from each others experience and benchmarking on excellent practices will encourage sustainable
management of urban green space. This conference will be the most suitable forum for interactions thatlead to excellent management practice of urban parks that not only benefit human but to aid biodiversity
conservation. Balancing development and preserving the environment is crucial for sustainable development especially in urban areas where land is scarce and population is dense. This conference aims to address the challenges in balancing a healthy development for human needs and conservation of naturalresources for sustainability.

THEMES
Theme 1: Parks for Multi-cultural Societies
Theme 2: Conservation of Natural Resources in Urban Green Space
Theme 3: Recreation Programming for Environmental Sustainability
Theme 4: Best Practices and Benchmarking
OBJECTIVES
1. To share the best ways in communicating sustainability messages through urban green space.
2. To review the progress and status of urban park development.
3. To exchange information, ideas and to learn about sustainable urban green space and management.
4. To establish networking among participants from different countries for possible collaborations.
PARTICIPANTS
Decision makers, urban managers, urban planners, landscapes architects, urban foresters, park managers,arborists, landscape and tree care contractors, academicians, NGOs, stakeholders and those interested inurban green space and park management.
VENUE
Bayview Beach Resort
Bayview Beach Resort, a member of Bayview International Hotels and Resorts, is located on the beachfront on the north-west coast of Penang Island. The resort overlooks the tranquil and scenic bay of the“Foreigner’s Rock” or Batu Feringghi. It is 18km or 20 minutes from George Town and 33km or 45 minutes
from Penang International Airport. Enhancing the magic of its beach-front setting at the quieter end of thelovely and scenic beach of Batu Feringghi, Bayview Beach Resort Penang hotel offers 360 spacious rooms
and suites which are tastefully decorated with private balcony facing either the hills or the sea.
Address : Batu Feringghi Beach, 11100 Batu Feringghi, Penang, Malaysia
Tel : +6 04 881 2123
Fax : +6 04 881 2140
Website : http://www.bayviewhotels.com/beach/
Email : jolinda.johari@bayviewhotels.com
Kindly address your enquiry regarding hotel reservation to Miss Jolinda Johari at Bayview Beach Resort.
<Hotel Policy>~ The hotel rate includes breakfast, tax, and service charge.
~ The standard check-in time at the hotel is 14:00 and check-out time is 12:00.
~ Early check-in will be charged 50% of the room rate.
~ Late check-out, 13:00-18:00 will be charged 50% of the room rate, and an additional full day rate will be charged after 18:00.

LANGUAGE
The official language of the conference is English.
PROGRAMME
The programme includes keynote addresses, oral and poster presentations. Presentations from various
aspects of urban park management will be the highlight of the programme.
Post-Conference tours are opened to participants and accompanying persons. It will be organized on 27
June 2014 (UNESCO World Heritage) and 28 June 2014 (Penang Eco-Trail).
Programme at a Glance

POST-CONFERENCE TOURCALL FOR PAPERS
The conference will comprise oral and poster presentations. Those interested in presenting papers orposters should note the following dates:
Abstract submission - 15 May 2014
Full paper submission - 1 June 2014
Closing of registration - 10 June 2014
Please submit abstracts and full papers via email as an attached word document to thesecretariat at FRIM_UGS2014@frim.gov.my; akbar.mustapha@gmail.com; rashidah@mppp.gov.myREGISTRATION FEE
Registration fee without post conference tour (24 June to 26 June 2014):
1. Local participants : MYR 1,000.00
2. Local students : MYR 900.00
3. Foreign participants : USD 500.00
Registration fee with post conference tour (24 June to 28 June 2014):
3. Local participants : MYR 1,100.00
4. Local students : MYR 990.00
5. Foreign participants : USD 550.00*MYR = Malaysia Ringgit, USD = US DollarLunches and refreshments will be provided during the technical sessions on 24th June to 26th June 2014, as well as one dinner on 24th June.
In Conference Tours are free of charge.
Post Conference Tours are on “first come first serve basis”. Lunch and dinner will be provided during the two-day post conference tours.

REGISTRATION FORM
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Organization : ………………..…………………………………………………………………….……………………………..……………..….
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You may tick (√ ) more than one
 Status of participation :○ Presenter○ Non-presenter○ Non-vegetarian

Dietary requirement :○ Vegetarian Pre and Post conference tours :○ Accompanying person○ Pre-Conference Tour (only for IFPRA members)○ Post-Conference TourIFPRA members are welcome to bring accompanying persons with a payment of USD75 each that includes
pre and post– conference tours and two dinners (23 and 24 June 2014).
MODE OF PAYMENT
Payment of registration fee should be made either by cheque or postal order (local participant only) or
banker’s draft. For outstation cheques, please include inland exchange commission. All bank charges mustbe fully covered by participants. Details for payment are as below:
Beneficiary Name : Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang
Bank Name : AmIslamic Bank Berhad
Bank Address : Menara Liang Court
37, Jalan Sultan Ahmad ShahLevel 3, 10050 Pulau Pinang
Account No : 002-202-200416-9
Swift Code : AISLMYKL
Kindly email the proof of payment and any enquiry regarding the fee or payment torashidah@mppp.gov.my Please do not forget to include your name/paper title to enable identification ofpayment. The amount that will be stated in the issued receipt is based upon the amount received by ourbank.
For further information or enquiry, please email to the secretariat at :FRIM_UGS2014@frim.gov.my; akbar.mustapha@gmail.com; rashidah@mppp.gov.my
Alternatively, kindly contact:
Office: +6 03 6279 7000 extension 7242/7243
Dr. Noor Azlin Yahya, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
Office: +6 03 6279 7000 extension 7252; mobile : +6 010 367 0057
Sharmillah Saleh, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)
Office: +6 04 2262 953 / +6 04 2262 959; mobile : +6 012 524 2033
Rashidah Jalaludin, Municipal Council of Penang Island

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