Manoon Pliosungnoen
- Project: Kaeng Krachan
- Function: Landscape Coordinator
Manoon is an environmental scientist and has been working in various capacities for the Wildlife Conservation Society WCS Thailand in the Kaeng Krachan forest complex since 2009. He currently holds the position of Landscape Coordinator, ensuring ecological sustainability and biodiversity.
Video: WCS Thailand/Zoo Zürich, Nicole Schnyder
Three questions for Manoon
What is your motivation for the Kaeng Krachan project?
In my project area, the Asiatic leopard can be relatively easy observed compared to other protected areas in Southeast Asia. Nevertheless, to date, there are only a few studies about the ecology of this charismatic big cat.
An unforgettable moment in your project?
The moment I saw the first photo of an Asiatic leopard captured by my camera trap.
Your biggest wish for your project?
I hope that my project will be continued or even expanded to better understand the status and functionality of this predator-prey community. This knowledge will be very useful for other wildlife programs in the region.
«The more we know about the interaction between predators and prey, the better we can design projects to protect them.»
