Project Team

AREAS Project Team

Raymond Alfred
Project Manager
Strategises, manages and coordinates field work and various project activities related to the conservation of rhinoceros in Sabah. Works closely with government departments in particular the Sabah Wildlife Department, Sabah Forestry Department and Sabah Foundation Group.

Dr. Junaidi Payne
Technical Advisor
Resident consultant and advisor for WWF-Malaysia (Borneo Programme) and is the technical adviser to species and forest related issues.

Diana Anthony
Programme Officer (Geographical Information System (GIS))
Coordinates the acquisition of geographical information such as the topography, quality of the forest, river systems and distribution of natural minerals such as salt licks, etc. of elephant, rhinoceros and orang-utan habitat with the use of GIS and remote sensing technology. Works with the government on spatial data sharing, development and modelling. Ensures GIS development covers conservation of elephants, rhinoceros and orang-utans in the Heart of Borneo.

Rayner Bili
Programme Trainee
Coordinates rhino surveys and patrols in the Heart of Borneo. Very committed to rhino surveys and study of their ecology.  

Patrick Sading & Gudil Porimon
Programme Assistants (Field surveyors)
Responsible for daily field surveys, collects field data on rhinoceros and also on encroachment status, which is crucial to improve the patrolling system in key rhino habitat.

Herman Francis
Programme Assistant
Specialises in identifying plant species and conducts daily field surveys, especially identification of plants consumed by rhinoceros - data which is vital for future habitat assessments