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Raptor Watch 2025 : A Mycology Event at Tanjung Tuan

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Abstract The Raptor Watch event is a significant birdwatching tradition at the Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve, taking place at the renowned Cape Rachado Lighthouse. On March 8 th and 9 th , 2025, a team of experts and enthusiasts, organized by the Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch Mycology Special Interest Group (MNSSB Mycology SIG), participated at the event that included exhibitions, fungi photography, and identification, along with guided tours. The primary goal of the event is to enhance public understanding, appreciation, and conservation of fungi. It also aims to collaborate with other organizations to enhance public outreach for nature conservation. Introduction Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve in Port Dickson is a favored weekend destination, particularly for families, campers, and nature enthusiasts from Melaka and Negeri Sembilan. The Raptor Watch festival celebrates the arrival of migratory birds of prey, commonly referred to as raptors, as they make their way back to the...
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Uncovering Hidden Diversity: A Collaborative Fungi Survey at Pulai Trail

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Received: 9 December 2024 / Accepted: 22 Feb 2025 pulai@freetreesociety.org Abstract Fungi are of great importance in both ecology and economy. A mycological survey was conducted at Pulai Trail Community Forest to document its fungi diversity on the 17th and 24th of November 2024 by a group of experts and enthusiasts organized by the Malaysian Nature Society Selangor Branch Mycology Special Interest Group (MNSSB Mycology SIG) and the Free Tree Society. The observations were uploaded and documented to the iNaturalist platform, namely the Pulai Trail MycoBlitz project. The data showed that the fungi and other species found could benefit local communities that call Pulai Trail home when more comprehensive studies are conducted. Introduction Pulai Trail Community Forest (Pulai Trail) is 6 hectares of forested wilderness in Bukit Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur. It is one of the last remaining green spaces in the metropolis, hidden with biodiversity waiting to be explored. To date, there is no...
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