[Conference]The 2nd ALCS

Dear Friends

We are cordially inviting you to the 2nd Asian Lepidoptera Conservation Symposium (ALCS) which will be held in the sunny and beautiful tropical Island of Penang, Malaysia from 24th to 28th November 2008. This forthcoming symposium aims to review the conservation status of butterflies and moths in the region and addressing the challenges faced by Lepidopterists.

With the theme of “Conservation of Lepidoptera through Education and Research”, the symposium will provide the latest findings and research work of top experts in the Lepidoptera industry with the focus on the following core themes:

· Identifying the Asian Lepidoptera status and its needs
· Lepidoptera Research and Info Sharing
· Education towards Lepidoptera Conservation
· Global / Asian Lepidopteran Trend

The following are our key speakers and speakers:

Key Speakers

· Dr. Jeremy D. Holloway (The Natural History Museum, London, UK)
· Dr. Peggie Djunijanti (Museum Zoologi, Bogor, Indonesia)
· Dr. Isaac Kehimkar (General Manager, Bombay Natural History Society, India)
· Dr. Daniel, Bexell-Ayyachamy (Zoo Outreach Organisation, India)

Speakers

· Prof. Li Hou Hun (College of Life Sciences, Nankai University, China)
· Dr. Laurence G. Kirton (FRIM, Malaysia)
· Dr. Kodi Isparan Kandasamy (Senior Scientist, FRIM, Malaysia)
· Dr. Henry Barlow (Member of IUCN/SSC; Lepidopterist)
· Dr. Roger C. Kendrick (Senior Conservation Officer, Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden, Hong Kong)
· Dr. Victor Wu Yun (Kunming Expo, Yunnan, China)
· Mr Simon Chen (Chairman of Butterfly Group, Nature Society Of Singapore)
· Mr Gan CW (Vice Chairman of Butterfly Group, Nature Society Of Singapore)
· Ms Wu I Hsin (Curator, Animal Department, Taipei Zoo, Taiwan)

Other highlights of the symposium programme include:

· Close to Nature & Conservation Related Excursions:
- Penang Butterfly Farm's Breeding Facilities
- Penang National Park (habitat of 50+ species of butterflies)
- Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve (one of the world's best managed mangrove forests)
- Taiping Zoo & Taiping Lake Garden

- Georgetown City Heritage Tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
· Largest networking session in 2008 with international experts of the Lepidoptera scene
· A concurrent “Butterfly Awareness Conservation Week” campaign held at Penang Butterfly Farm

To obtain more information or register for the symposium, please visit our website at
http://www.butterfly-insect.com/alcs2008/ . Early bird registration is by 15 August 2008.

Your attendance will certainly make valuable significance towards the success of the 2nd Asian Lepidoptera Conservation Symposium. I look forward to receiving your positive reply.

Sincerely yours

David Goh
Chairman of the 2nd Asian Lepidoptera Conservation Symposium