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S ou th ea s t As ian N ep en thes Study and Resea rch Foundation
SEANSRF
The SEANSRF is a nonprofit foundation focusing on the
conservation of Southeast Asia’s endangered Nepenthes plants
and their habitats through research and education to halt their
current rapid descent to extinction.
A rare chance to make a
difference
Human population growth,
changing land use patterns,
further inroads on already
constrained Nepenthes habitats
and aggressive poaching means
that many mature breeding
populations of Nepenthes species
are rapidly dropping below the
levels necessary for survival.
Rather than seeing this as a
‘doomsday’ occurrence, we at
SEANSRF feel we are being
presented with a very rare
opportunity. By utilizing what is,
in some cases, perhaps our last
chance to study and save these
critically endangered species, we
can create a template to model a
new paradigm in conservation
efforts joining the forces of social,
academic, political, business and
scientific communities to achieve
our dreams.
We need to act before it is too
late to collect material for gene
banks, establish habitat preserves
for as much of the genetic
diversity as remains, and to
systematically reintroduce
Nepenthes to their natural
territories to reestablish self‐
sustaining populations.
“By these actions we
will turn today's
‘poachers’ into
tomorrow’s custodians
of Nature.”
Through the effective integration
of schools nationwide,
government officials, national
and international conservation
organizations and local
communities we not only plan to
influence the survival of these
endangered species in terms of
effective conservation strategies,
but more so, to use this
opportunity to change attitudes
by spreading the message of the
importance of species
conservation throughout Thailand
and the region via powerful
media campaigns.
seansrf mission statement
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What are they?
Nepenthes, or ‘tropical
pitcher plants’, the focus of
this foundation, are a
fascinating genus of
carnivorous plants,
generally of Southeast
Asian origin.
These unique plants have
evolved to develop
modified leaves which,
unlike other genus of
plants, lure and trap prey
as a means of nutrition.
S ou th ea s t As ian N ep en t h es Study and Resea rch Foundation
Mission
Our foundation’s mission is to act as a vehicle to encourage the sharing of
information and collaboration between stakeholders through education,
research and conservation, and thereby to inspire, coordinate and realize
projects to preserve Nepenthes species.
To achieve this, we direct our efforts to three major areas;
Research &
coordination
We develop, coordinate and
facilitate research and study
programs with the assistance and
guidance of both local and
international world leaders in
conservation efforts. Species will
each initially be studied to help
formalize their current
International Union for the
Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
‘Red List’ conservation status.
Based upon research results,
well‐defined goals, plans,
timelines, budgets and
measurable conservation
outcomes for recovery efforts that
address the greatest threats to
each species will be defined with
the assistance of the experts of
the IUCN’s ‘Species Survival
Commission’ (SSC), "Carnivorous
Plant Specialist Group" (CPSG)
and other partners.
Education
Conservation
Our most important and urgent
work is to develop programs
focusing particularly on the most
critically endangered species, by
implementing protocols, by
propagation, and by coordinating
actions to save, as well as
reintroduce endangered species
to their natural territories.
SEANSRF develops free,
innovative and effective methods
of education for use at all levels
of society, integrating research
results and the study of
Nepenthes into schools and
community‐supported
conservation programs to protect
and nurture endangered
Southeast Asian Nepenthes. By
working with local stakeholders,
especially institutions involved in
education, biology and
conservation we intend to
implement a clear strategy for
increasing Thailand’s national
conservation capacity, as well as
working through the education
system to implant the social
inspiration to do so in the
country’s future leaders — its
youth, to become custodians of
the environment and to shape a
regenerative future for the world
they will inherit.
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We will endeavor to develop this
project as a model that can be
implemented throughout
Southeast Asia.
All appropriate research
information and lessons learned
will be spread through newly
developed communication
networks to be of positive benefit
to future conservation programs
on a global level.
Contents
Why Nepenthes are important and endangered
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What’s SEANSRF’s modus operandus?
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Nepenthes in education
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SEANSRF’s education gallery
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Nepenthes — Wonders of diversity
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Research standards
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Conservation by seed propagation
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Conservation action
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SEANSRF proposed resource team
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Funding
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Message from the founder
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Why Nepenthes are important, and endangered
Why are Nepenthes
important?
Range
Most species are found in
Southeast Asia, although some
plants have been found as far as
Madagascar. The territories that
host Nepenthes were once joined,
but have since been separated by
continental drift, resulting in
differentiated species. There are
now over 140 species formally
noted, with 5 new species in
Thailand described only recently.
Thailand
Thailand is host to 16 Nepenthes
species with 6 indigenous species
thought to be at ‘endangered’
status*
N. andamana
N. kampotiana
N. kerrii
N. kongkandana
N. mirabilis var. globosa
N. suratensis
(* = Data deficient but thought to be in ‘critical’
status. The status of all Thai species need
accurate field assessments to meet IUCN Red
List criteria)
Some critically endangered Thai
species are reduced to a single
colony of less than a few
hundred plants existing in the
wild.
Threats to
survival
Constrained habitats and
changing land use for agriculture
or resale of land are having the
widest impact on most
Nepenthes in Thailand. In
addition, poaching of plants for
sale on the commercial market is
having almost irreversible effects
on a few species.
SEANSRF expeditions in the
field have witnessed
N. mirabilis var. globosa
populations reduced by up to
50% in just 3 months, with
only a few hundred plants
found on a recent survey
(September 2011).
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Known as ‘keystone’ or
‘flagship’ species,
Nepenthes reflect the overall health and diversity of
the eco-systems they
inhabit, with many other
species being dependent
upon them for existence.
Recent research indicates
that these plants may be
producers of potentially
lifesaving anti-bacterial/
anti-fungal medicinal
compounds within their
enzymatic digestive fluids
which may hold enormous
benefits for humankind.
Nepenthes inspire wonder,
especially among children,
as strange, exotic and
beautiful examples of the
ingenuity of evolution.
Many Nepenthes species,
including those found
only in Thailand, are
rapidly approaching
extinction before they can
be fully studied.
What’s SEANSRF’s modus operandus?
Education
SEANSRF develops free
education programs for
use at all levels of society,
integrating research
results and the study of
Nepenthes species into
community-supported
conservation programs to
protect and nurture
endangered Southeast
Asian Nepenthes.
SEANSRF‘s ‘free’, innovative and
effective methods of education
about Nepenthes are developed
specifically to be used by
teachers and children in
Thailand’s schools. In addition
we produce educational
programs for communities, key
decision-makers and the general
public.
Research
Lack of properly coordinated
research methods also pose a
survival threat to Nepenthes
species in the region. Many
recently recognized ThoreliiAggregate species from Thailand,
Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos
have not been fully studied
beyond cursory taxonomic
descriptions.
Studies are lacking regarding
their conservation status and
necessary assessments to the
exacting standards of the IUCN
before they can be declared
endangered. We develop,
coordinate and facilitate research
and study programs with local
and international experts to
urgently address these gaps.
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SEANSRF is conducting some of
the only known ongoing
experiments to determine 'best
practices/protocols' regarding seed
germination of these species, the
growth of purebred plants ex-situ
and some of the in-vitro embryo
culture work here in Thailand.
Furthermore, all published species
descriptions are in English or Latin
and need to be translated to Thai
for Thai species and properly
labeled and identified collections
of plants need to be standardized
and shared among stakeholders
like CITES, the Forestry Services
and the Department of Agriculture.
Conservation
Our most important and urgent
work is to develop programs
focusing particularly on Thailand’s
Thorelii-Aggregate species, by
implementing protocols, by
propagation, and by coordinating
actions to save, as well as
reintroduce endangered species to
their natural territories, We strive
constantly to emphasize the
urgency of conservation at a time
when these species are
diminishing daily.
Nepenthes in education
Inspiring
Children are particularly
fascinated by Nepenthes.
Working with these strange
plants dramatically increases
student attention, participation
and memory retention as well as
developing their understanding
of conservation.
School administrators have been
amazed at the level of interest
and involvement in what
students normally regard as
‘boring’ subjects such as plant
botany, taxonomy, and
physiology.
Students’ interest has a direct
effect on their environment, as
they inform others in their homes
and community about
conservation by sharing with
their parents and friends, and
even by discussing issues with
poached Nepenthes plant
vendors.
For 2012, SEANSRF
has committed to teach
3-day, 2-night
curriculum at 4 science
camps for tenth-grade
students in Nakhon
Nayok and Phisanoluk
in Thailand. By
November we will
have effectively trained
8 teachers and 180
students to enable
them to teach these
techniques in their
own schools.
Botany in School students with 'learning packs' supplied by SEANSRF
“Botany in
“Science camps”
School”program with QLF
We are honoured to assist HRH
Princess Sirindorn’s program
which encourages students
throughout the country to utilize
IT. The students are taught
courses in Nepenthes taxonomy,
physiology, conservation and
propagation.
The focus is on ‘sustainable’
species conservation through
education which benefits society,
reaches policy-makers and the
public’s heart. The entire
community sees the importance
of benefitting and educating
Thailand’s children.
Using ‘in-school’ science
curriculum is more cost effective,
provides the greatest progress in
the least amount of time and
stimulates appreciation, respect,
love and pride in the youth of the
country.
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In addition we have developed a
program to work with the
Department of Education,
Quality Learning Foundation
(QLF), and the National Science
and Technology Development
Agency (NSTDA) to help
teachers transform the student’s
learning experience with "handson" science education that
inspires joy in the discovery of
learning. SEANSRF supplies
teaching, lesson plans for
teachers and students, courses in
plant botany, taxonomy, and
physiology, conservation and
propagation. In addition, it
supplies the school camps with
correctly labeled seed, plugs,
potted plants and cuttings for
workshops. Materials are
supplied free or at cost.
Camps include the development
of ICT tools for use in related
fields.
S o ut he as t A sia n N e pen th es S tud y and R esearch Foundati on
Nepenthes in education (continued)
Tissue culture
workshops
Over 300 students participated in
these yearlong teaching modules
in 2010-2011 for HRH Princess
Sirindhorn’s Botany in School
program, using Nepenthes seed
provided by SEANSRF. Children
and teachers learned tissue
culture and in vitro embryo
culture skills that they will
continue to use in education and
careers in science.
SEANSRF produced correctly
named and labeled seed for in
vitro embryo culture as well as
introduced refinements of
Nepenthes seed sterilization
protocols. We are planning
follow-up courses with the same
children trained to work in
Nepenthes recovery programs in
the future.
Lead instructors for these
workshops are:
Khun Sojikarn Sataporn is a
leader in improving the
education curriculum of Thai
Science Programs, and has
received awards from the
‘Thailand Torray Science
Foundation’ for her outstanding
work in developing equipment
for use in student’s tissue culture
laboratories.
Frank Tromble, moderator and
advisor for the Home Plant Tissue
Culture forum, has been involved
with plant tissue culture since
2007 and with the Botany In
School project since 2009. Vice
President of the Home Tissue
Culture organization since 2008.
Shawn Mayes is the founder of
SEANSRF with a lifelong
involvement in horticulture and
landscaping and a passionate
interest in carnivorous plants.
Science
exhibitions
SEANSRF has participated in
presentations at six National
Science fairs and twice at
Chulachomklao Royal Military
Academy. Botany in School
students presented at the
National Science and Technology
Fair 2010 and 2012 at Bitech.
Ongoing
education
SEANSRF produces free or lowcost plants and materials to
donate to schools. In 2010-2011
the foundation distributed:
7,000 seeds
2,000 seedling plants
600 one inch plug plants for
transplanting
50 - 2 year old plants
1,000 cuttings
50 mature plants
Pots, media, tags, tools
SEANSRF also develops,
produces and provides materials
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at cost for use in schools.
Along with ‘in-classroom’ live
training, we provide written and
video format teaching lesson
plans and materials.
In 2012, we will initiate a
program to host ‘Expert guest
speakers’ from around the world.
Virtual
education
SEANSRF is creating a bilingual
website for the Thai ThoreliiAggregate Nepenthes species.
It will assist Thailand’s
researchers, educators and
children by way of ICT
technology, and provide a free
internet ‘resource hub’ to gather
and distribute knowledge.
It will also assist in
communication, education and
the raising of public awareness
about the importance of plant
diversity.
SEANSRF education gallery
SEANSRF‘s ‘free’, innovative and effective methods of education about Nepenthes are developed
specifically to be used by teachers and children in Thailand’s schools.
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S o u th eas t As ian N ep en thes Study and Resea rch Foundation
Research standards
Research
Knowledge is strength. Our
aim is to contribute towards all
aspects of Nepenthes research
and data compilation to
facilitate the conservation of
Nepenthes species.
Research &
Conservation
Actions
The most immediate need is to
fully assess the conservation
status of species locations.
Reports will be submitted to
the ‘Species Survival
Commission’ of the
International Union for the
to be included where
necessary in the IUCN ‘Red
List’ submission which will
lead towards giving these
species international protected
status through ‘CITES’ listings.
Initial efforts will focus on
locations and accurate status
assessments to determine
existing population levels and
risk factors, priorities and
importantly, mitigation
methods.
SEANSRF develops
recommendations, plans,
funding assistance and
implementation of
conservation on a case by
case basis.
We work to develop both in
situ (on site) and ex situ (off
site) preservation programs to
design, implement and test
immediate conservation
methods of critically
endangered species and
strengthen local capacity for
biodiversity conservation.
We hope to involve the Thai
government agencies in these
assessments, as well as work
with them to develop some
measures to protect the sites
under threat.
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Why propagate
seeds?
Nepenthes are slow growing
plants which naturally propagate
mainly by means of seeds. While
in a healthy community seed
production is high in numbers,
actual recruitment rates are quite
low in natural conditions.
Undisturbed, the rates allow for
the continued existence and
evolution of the species.
However between the effects of
changing land-use patterns by
people on their habitats and the
poaching of entire plants for
resale, we now believe that we
are seeing numerous species
whose mature breeding
populations are dropping below
the levels necessary to sustain the
colony.
Currently, the few remaining
colonies of some Thai Nepenthes
species are subject to heavy
poaching and there are no
guarantees regarding the use of
the land they grow upon.
Poachers tend to pick the most
robust, aesthetically pleasing
plants to take for the highest
resale value. Of course this
means those are the exact genes
that are removed from the
species’ future breeding
population.
SEANSRF feels that with the
assistance of the world’s leading
Nepenthes and conservation
authorities, we must act quickly
to preserve as much genetic
diversity as remains, before it is
too late. We are seeking the
assistance of the IUCN Species
Survival Commission and
scientists and Thai government
agencies to help us create the
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guidelines necessary to nondetrimentally harvest seed from
endangered colonies for further
plant, and eventually seed
production, for use in
reintroduction programs.
We must act quickly to
preserve as much genetic
diversity as remains,
before it is too late.
We feel that initially it is
unfeasible to try to reintroduce
plants to the original colony sites
while no safeguards are in place
to protect their future. Rather, we
hope to establish introduced
colonies to highly secure,
controlled growing areas where
monitoring and data gathering
can be used to its best advantage
to benefit future conservation
programs. Seeds will be
germinated in SEANSRF facilities
with continuous monitoring.
After approximately one year,
seedling plants will be acclimatized and then transplanted to the
outdoor secure ‘genetic bank’
areas. Over the next two to three
years the plants will be studied,
data recorded, community
education programs created
and the program given
extensive media coverage.
It is hoped that by year three
we will begin to see the
earliest maturing plants
producing seeds. Depending
upon the guidelines set with
the assistance of IUCN, seed
production is hoped to be
measured in the millions by
year four.
In the three to four year
growing-on period of these
plants, we hope to work on
the creation of a series of
“Habitat Preserves” in the
areas of the original
territories of endangered
species by working with
partners such as those in the
hospitality industry. By
dedicating a portion of their
secure grounds to a habitat
preserve, hotels can
participate in conservation
efforts in their own
community. Green/Ecotourism citations given by
‘Tourism Authority of
Thailand’ and promotional
opportunities featuring their
own involvement in the
process benefits all parties.
SEANSRF and its partners’
involvement and monitoring
assure continuity and goal
achievement. Now with
habitats preserved, seedling
plants from the three to four
year-old ex-situ plants, with
their remaining wide genetic
diversity can be returned to
their natural territories and
hopefully reestablish selfsustaining populations.
Conservation project flow
Field trips - Assessment
& Seed Collection
Assess & document
conservation status and
collect seed
Create Gene Banks
Preserve and propagate
diverse genetic sampling
of each endangered
species
Reintroduction
Programs
Return species to their
own native territories
Controlled growing
areas established
Plants transplanted to
highly secure growing
areas
Create Secure Habitat
Preserves
Create habitat preserves in
species' original territory
Involve
& Educate
Community and school
based programs
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Conservation action
SEANSRF already has the skills and
experience to successfully
propagate thousands of seeds of
There is an urgent need to collect a
the most endangered species.
wide range of pure genetic
material in order to propagate a
wide and robust diversity of each
species in separate secure ‘gene
bank’ environments.
Gene banks
Habitat
preserves
Undermining
poaching
By using artificial propagation
skills (tissue culture and in vitro
embryo culture) SEANSRF can
educate and inspire partners in the
community to produce enough
stock to undermine poaching of
endangered species for retail
markets.
Reintroduction
programs
Artificial propagation by seed will
also supply reintroduction
programs currently in planning/
design discussions with IUCN and
other scientists. These will be
implemented and fully
documented as models for further
work in Thailand and abroad.
Each Nepenthes species has
developed and become
differentiated in a highly specific
location and growing and
preserving these plants on their
‘home turf’ is an important aspect
of ongoing research. We will
establish habitat preserves at
enclosed and monitored locations
in secure grounds.
By providing a secure habitat
preserve on their grounds for pure
genetic stock, the local hospitality
industry, for example, could
partner in this ideal synergy of
ecotourism, community and
conservation.
Empowering
communities
We will involve local communities
by providing training,
understanding and incentives to
protect their endangered
Nepenthes colonies.
We will teach and encourage
financial and educational
incentives including the sales and
marketing of ‘sustainable’ seed and
plant production.
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National
Nepenthes
Collection of
Thailand
In addition SEANSRF hopes to
participate in the creation of a
National Nepenthes Collection
as a gift to the Royal Family and
people of Thailand.
This ‘living museum’ would
consist of 16 species of Thai
Nepenthes and any new species
that may still be discovered.
This collection will serve as;
• An educational venue to be
visited by large groups on a
regular basis
• A preserve of genetic
diversity as a gene-bank of
Thailand’s natural heritage
• A source of material for study
by researchers in Thailand for
ongoing scientific research.
We recognize the
importance of sensitive
integration of plant
conservation goals and
human needs in
successful in situ
conservation programs.
We will endeavor to
ensure that processes are
endorsed by relevant
national and local
government bodies and
adhere to all relevant
policies.
Nepenthes - wonders of diversity
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SEANSRF proposed resource team
Core team
This core team will be expanded
upon approval of the Foundation
status.
We have presented SEANSRF
plans to many of these listed
authorities and have received very
positive response. SEANSRF will
develop more and wider
involvement with these agencies.
Shawn Mayes
(SEANSRF founder)
2. Thai Universities/Research
Organizations
Sojikarn Sataporn
(Piyachartpattana School &
‘Botany In School’ Program)
• Chulalongkorn, Rajamangala,
Maejo Universities
• National Center for Genetic
Engineering and Biotechnology
• Thailand Institute of Scientific
and Technological Research
• Plant Genetic Resources
Conservation Project
• Mae Fah Luang Foundation
• Doi Tung Project
Dr. Wallop Promthong
(Rajamangala University)
Manit Jaichagun
(CITES Office)
Rob Cantley
(IUCN Species Survival
Commission - Carnivorous Plant
Specialist Group Chairman)
Dr. Charles Clarke
(Ecologist)
Strategic
relationships
1. Governmental Departments
• Dept. of Agriculture, Dept. of
Interior, Royal Forestry Dept.,
Dept. of Education
• Ministry of Natural Resources &
the Environment
• National Park Service
• Bangkok Herbarium, O.N.E.P.
SEANSRF has already developed
relationships with some and hopes
to work with as many of the
following international
organizations as possible, in an
atmosphere of cooperation.
• International Union for the
• Botanical Gardens Conservation
International (BGCI)
• World Wildlife Fund, Bioversity
International, BIONet
International
• Bangkok ‘CITES - Plant Varieties
Protection Division’ office &
field studies, Bangkok
Herbarium.
• KTKI the Indonesian
conservation group.
International support can help us
avoid wasted or duplicated efforts.
SEANSRF has already established
close relationships with many of
these organizations.
Ch’ien Lee
(Naturalist)
Essential to the program’s success
is working with partners in:
3. International Organizations
We plan to work with Thai
academic organizations to assist to
develop the ‘Nepenthes Action
Plan’. Thailand’s Universities will
benefit through working with
international experts to enrich
faculty, undergraduate and
graduate students through field
assessments and species recovery
programs.
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Resource team (continued)
4. Scientists/Researchers
The world’s leading Nepenthes
scientists and researchers willing
to assist SEANSRF include;
Dr. Charles Clarke
Ch’ien Lee
Robert Cantley
Stewart McPherson
Marcello Catalano
Volker Heinrich
François Mey
Dr. Katja Rembold
Andreas Fleischmann
Andy Smith
Dr. Ulrike Bauer
Through years of passionate
involvement, travel and sharing
data and information, SEANSRF’s
founder Shawn Mayes has
developed personal friendships
with the world’s leading
Nepenthes authorities which has
led to commitments as advisors/
consultants (and if funding allows)
for ‘Expert Guest Speakers’ in
fields of Botany, Horticulture,
Ecology, Biotechnology,
Conservation, Social
Responsibility, and ICT
Technology.
Photo courtesy of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Presentations will be videotaped
and made available through the
Internet.
5. Education Programs
SEANSRF has developed
partnerships in the field of
education with:
• Quality Learning Foundation
through the latest teaching
programs begun in November
2011.
• HRH Sirindhorn’s Botany in
School Project using the
internet as a tool for education.
We have close contacts with
RAFT (Resource Area For
Teaching), a nonprofit in USA
which supplies teachers with
learning tools.
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Our work with Nepenthes in
2010-2011 has affected hundreds
of students with over 50 who
attended our workshops using
their Nepenthes projects as their
portfolio for University
applications. Though still early in
the process, already 5 have been
accepted into tertiary education
on 4-year scholarships at
prestigious Thai universities.
SEANSRF expects to continue to
develop programs in cooperation
with the Department of
Education in the future and well
as engage Thailand’s scientists,
government agencies and
researchers to work towards
saving these national treasures for
posterity.
Funding
Funding
Founder Shawn Mayes is fully
committed to realize SEANSRF’s
goals. Over the last three years,
he has worked full time to
establish the foundation including
sponsorship of all education
projects and field research at
sites, all travel costs and
materials.
SEANSRF has committed to a pro
bono ongoing ‘community
species propagation’ visit onsite
with the Department of
Agriculture and CITES in Surat
province.
SEANSRF has operated from
private sources over the last five
years. To urgently expand the
scale and effectiveness for further
research, conservation and
educational programs, the
foundation now seeks funding
through corporate social
responsibility departments,
private and philanthropic
organizations to fully realize
these goals.
Funding to date
Past 3-5 years financial input
history;
Shawn Mayes Co., Ltd.
Approximately B10,000,000
Steve LeClerq and Penny Dawson
Donation B150,000
Fundraising
direction
SEANSRF sees corporate
sponsorships in the form of taxdeductible donations in exchange
for public relations benefits
displaying corporate social
responsibility (CSR) as a key fund
raising strategy.
Private sponsorships through taxdeductible donations also
displays personal social
responsibility (PSR).
IUCN has been helpful in
mentoring SEANSRF’s funding
strategy for field research in
Thailand.
Besides supporting education and
environmental projects,
philanthropic organizations
further contribute by making
research grants.
SEANSRF has
developed an innovative
and creative strategy to
engage corporate,
private, and
philanthropic
sponsorship to support
educational projects and
environmental
stewardship.
Educational exhibition
installations at hotels, theme
parks, airports, gardens, etc
augment revenue while creatively
engaging and educating the
public.
A professional
fundraiser and grant
writing professional will
implement and develop
this initiative.
Anonymous donations B530,000
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A personal message
From founder Shawn Mayes
Developing this project has been a long, slow process, but also
my personal dream for many years. This was sparked when my
elementary school teacher read to our class a story written by
Queen Sirikit called The Natural Bank. Her message on how
great civilizations can fall due to the misuse of natural resources
struck a chord that resonates even more profoundly for Thailand
and the world today than it did 50 years ago.
For me, living in Thailand these last 18 years, I have come to love
the people, their culture and the spectacular nature of the
country, and would like to repay Thailand in some small way.
It has taken me all these years to develop the necessary skills to
establish this Foundation, along with the Nepenthes education
and conservation programs.
Now, my plans and programs have reached the Royal Family, The
Department of Agriculture, Department of Forestry, Department
of Education and many others who have been very supportive.
I would like to personally thank each of you for your assistance
and encouragement in bringing this dream to life!
Shawn Mayes
Founder
S.E. Asian Nepenthes Study & Research Foundation
S.E. Asian Nepenthes
Study & Research
Foundation (SEANSRF)
Bangkok: 28 Soi Pattanavej
11, Soi Pridi Banomyong 26,
Sukhumvit 71 Rd, Phra
Kanong-Nua, Wattana,
Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Samui: PO Box 36 Lamai,
Koh Samui, Surat Thani
84310, Thailand
www.savenepenthes.org
[email protected]
SEANSRF22102012
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