Background

In 1985, the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) in collaboration with the National Science Foundation and
the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) successfully established a 50-ha permanent research plot amidst
the lush greenery of the Pasoh Forest Reserve in Negeri Sembilan. Managed by FRIM along with the Center for
Tropical Forest Science (CTFS), the plot is part of a large network of tree demographic plots located all over the
world.

This year, FRIM proudly celebrates the plot in its 25th year of ongoing collaborative research, boasting partnerships
with prestigious local and international institutions around the globe. This symposium serves as a platform for those
involved in extensive studies at the plot to come together to present their research findings as well as to share their
views and experiences with relevant forestry sectors and parties of interest.

Participation
Early Bird Registration is currently open to
all participants and will end on September
15th 2010. Rates are as follows:

Early Bird
International Students : USD 50 (RM 160)
Professionals: USD 100 ( RM 320)

Normal Rates
International Students : USD 80 (RM 250)
Professionals : USD 130 (RM 400)
Local graduate students may attend the
symposium free of charge, but seats are
limited to the first 50 to sign up, so please
register with us now!
Presentations & Posters
Paper presentations are by invitation only.
However, there will also be a poster exhibition
on the Pasoh 50-ha plot during the symposium,
so submissions are welcome. Poster presenters
should submit abstracts containing no more
than 300 words no later than 15th Sept. 2010
for consideration. Please email the abstracts to
Ms. Joann Christine at joann@frim.gov.my.
 Tentative Program Pasoh Visit
Auditorium, FRIM After the symposium, participants may opt for a visit to
the Pasoh Open Day event at FRIM’s Research Station
10th November 2010 in Pasoh. Lots of activities have been planned, which
8.30am Registration includes guided tours into the wonderful nature trails
9.15am Symposium Opening and arboretums around the campus!
9.45am Keynote address
11.00am Session I Transportation will be provided to and from the station,
Collaborative Research as well as lunch and light refreshments. However, seats
12.30pm Lunch are limited, so please indicate your interest in the visit
2.00pm Session II by letting us know on the registration form.
Population Dynamics and
Forest Modeling
3.30pm Tea break
4.00pm Poster session
Accommodation
Participants are recommended to stay at the nearby
11th November 2010 Crystal Crown, as shuttle services will be provided from
9.00am Session III the hotel to the symposium venue.
Biodiversity
10.30am Coffee break However, participants may also choose to stay at hotels
11.00am Session IV closer to the Kuala Lumpur city center (a number of
Climate Change and Forest suggestions are included below). All bookings should be
12.30pm Lunch made directly to the respective hotels:
2.00pm Panel Discussion
Future directions Crystal Crown Kuala Lumpur
3.30pm Tea break Tel: +603 6259 4422; www.crystalcrown.com.my
4.00pm Symposium Closing
Seri Pacific Hotel
FRIM Research Station Tel: +603 4042 5555; www.seripacific.com
Pasoh, Negeri Sembilan
The Legend Hotel
12th November 2010 Tel: +603 4042 9888; www.legendhotelkl.com
8.00am Depart FRIM for Pasoh
11.00am Pasoh Open Day Grand Pacific Hotel
Opening ceremony Tel: +603 4042 2177; grandpacifichotel.com.my
11.30am Welcome speech
12.00pm Lunch Dynasty Hotel Kuala Lumpur
2.00pm Guided Nature Tour Tel: +603 4043 7777; www.dynasty.com.my
-Nature Trail
-Arboretum
5.30pm Return to FRIM

END OF SYMPOSIUM
Registration forms can be downloaded via
www.frim.gov.my. Please submit completed
forms and payment slips by fax or email to:
Please direct all enquiries to:
Ms. Elizabeth Butod
Secretariat, Fax: 03 6272 9852; elizabeth@frim.gov.my
Pasoh International Symposium
Forest Research Institute Malaysia
Kepong 52109 Selangor

Attn: Ms. Elizabeth Butod

elizabeth@frim.gov.my
 Registration Form

FULL NAME (Including title):
Male

GENDER

Female
POSITION: AFFILIATION:

FULL POSTAL ADDRESS: I WISH TO PARTICIPATE AS:

Paper Presenter
Poster Presenter

Participant
Student

TITLE OF ORAL/POSTER PRESENTATION:

EMAIL ADRESS: PHONE:
FAX:
PASOH OPEN DAY VISIT:
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No, thank you.

Early Bird Rates (Before September 15, 2010)
REGISTRATION FEES:

Normal Rates (After September 15, 2010)
AMOUNT PAID (MYR/USD):

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Kindly return this form by post, fax or email to: Payment Information:

Secretariat Bank Name : CIMB Bank Berhad

Attn: Ms. Elizabeth Butod Branch : Kepong
Pasoh International Symposium Bank Address : 4 Jalan 54, Desa Jaya, Kepong
Account No : 12510002323052
Forest Research Institute Malaysia
Account Name : Ketua Pengarah FRIM
52109 Kepong, Selangor
SWIFT Code : CIBBMYKL
Malaysia
Fax: (011) + 603 6272 9852
Email: elizabeth@frim.gov.my

Important: For telegraphic transfers, please ensure a copy of the remittance slip is faxed or emailed to the
secretariat. Please bring along the original remittance slip on the registration day for verification.