MULU: The final day of the 2024 International Showcave Association (ISCA) Conference began with an exciting excursion to the renowned Canopy Skywalk at Mulu National Park.
This breathtaking Canopy Skywalk, the longest tree-based canopy walk in the world, spans 480m.
Suspended 20m above the forest floor, the walkway winds gracefully through the lush treetops, offering participants panoramic views of the serene river below and the towering limestone cliffs above.
The day’s first presentation was delivered by Ivo Kabadozov and Vesela Kabadozov of the Bulgarian Association for Caves and Ecotourism, who captivated the participants with insights into the natural wonders and scenic beauty of Bulgaria.
Next, Don Haider from the Cave Management Group shared valuable knowledge on the conservation and management of bio-speleological tropical caves, using Dark Cave at Batu Caves as a key case study.
Following that, Csaba Egri from the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture, National Parks and Landscape Protection Department, highlighted the use of cutting-edge 3D technology in the conservation, presentation, and education of caves.
Concluding the presentations, Professor Dr Wong Sin Yeng, deputy director of the Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation (IBEC) at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), and Dr Peter Boyce from the University of Florence, Italy, gave a fascinating talk entitled “One Hundred and Sixty-Seven Years Tramping the Woods: The Story of Botany at Mulu,” celebrating the rich botanical history of the region.
The eventful day wrapped up with a gala dinner in the evening, where participants gathered to celebrate the success and conclusion of the conference.
