Talks at Kew: How to Save Orangutans

Tue 09 November 2010, 7pm

Ashley Leiman OBE, director of the Orangutan Foundation, will talk about orangutan conservation and how the Foundation is saving wild orangutans and the incredible biodiversity of their rainforest home.

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Orangutan - Pongo pygmaeus

The lecture will show a stunning array of images from Borneo including, orangutans, rainforest biodiversity and traditional village communities. Ashley will share with the audience the Foundation’s experience over the last 20 years, describing their most innovative projects and explaining why she believes orangutans are not doomed for extinction.

Ashley Leiman has been actively involved in Asian conservation for over 30 years. After a visit to Tanjung Puting National Park, Indonesian Borneo, as an Earthwatch Institute volunteer, Ashley set about establishing the Orangutan Foundation in the UK. In 2006, Ashley was appointed OBE for her services to Orangutan Conservation.

  • Date: Tuesday 9 November 2010, 7.00pm
  • Lecturer: Ashley Leiman
  • Venue: Kew, Jodrell Lecture Theatre, accessed via Jodrell Gate on Kew Road.
  • Tickets: £5 (£4 Premier Friends). Tickets can be purchased in advance or will be available to buy at the door on the day from 6.30pm (unless sold out).
  • Booking Details:  click here for booking details

This lecture has been generously supported by the Dr. H. Shawdon Charitable Trust

The Orangutan Foundation are organising a social gathering after this lecture. If you are interested in joining in please email:  kristina@orangutan.org.uk

 

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