Dr Timothy Utteridge

Trees of New Guinea: - Guide to all 693 tree genera - Fully illustrated with photos and line art - PDF available here: researchgate.net/publication/37…

5 - Half of Arsenal's outfield starters for tonight's game are English players (5), with this the most Englishmen named in a Gunners starting XI in the @ChampionsLeague since December 2009 (5 v Olympiakos - Walcott, Wilshere, Bartley, Cruise, Gilbert). Lions.

Phayao from the air - along the shore of the lake, Kwan Phayao (กว๊านพะเยา). Landing at Chiang Rai over the Kok River (แม่น้ำกก). Air Asia FD3207 @airasia #Thailand

Phayao bound (via Chiang Rai). #Taxonomy #Systematics #Thailand

Photo Caption: The sea is a vital source of livelihoods and natural wealth. The above map, compiled by Beach For Life Thailand, highlights the rich marine and coastal resources surrounding the proposed Land Bridge deep-sea port project. Findings from the group’s “Land Bridge Effect” report suggest far greater biodiversity and community dependence on coastal ecosystems in Ranong and Chumphon than reflected in the official Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA), which has been criticized for limited data, a narrow 5-kilometre study scope, and apparent gaps in reporting. The contrast raises concerns over the accuracy of the assessment and the potential risks to fisheries, tourism, and coastal livelihoods if the project moves forward. #Thailand #LandBridge #แลนด์บริดจ์

Senate Delays Land Bridge Debate as Concerns Grow The Senate has postponed a motion to review the government’s Land Bridge project to next week, allowing lawmakers more time to study its potential impacts. Senator Noraset Pratchayakorn said multiple committees are examining the project and gathering information from relevant agencies. He raised concerns over the government’s urgency, noting the project was not included in its campaign platform or policy statement, and questioned whether it is being rushed without sufficient justification. He also warned that proposed Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) legislation could mirror the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) model, which has faced criticism over environmental impacts. Noraset called for greater transparency and public participation, including referendums at both national and local levels if the project proceeds. Meanwhile, Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa from Bhumjaithai Party said the government will wait for the outcome of a comprehensive study before making decisions. He said the review will cover environmental, economic, geopolitical, climate and security considerations, alongside updated data reflecting current conditions. Separately, Prachachat Party leader Pol. Col. Tawee Sodsong said the more than 1 trillion baht Land Bridge project must ensure benefits reach the public rather than a small group of private investors. He said existing studies remain insufficient to justify investment at this scale. He raised concerns over value for money, comparing the project to Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), which cost about 600 billion baht but spans more than 600 kilometres, while Thailand’s project carries a higher price tag over a significantly shorter distance. Tawee also warned against land speculation, citing lessons from the Eastern Economic Corridor, and raised concerns over concession terms that could grant private operators rights for up to 99 years—an initial 50-year period with a possible 49-year extension—which he said could affect national interests if not properly regulated. Other party figures also questioned the project’s economic assumptions. Economic team head Rungreang Phitthayasiri said projections must be based on realistic data, noting that while Ranong Port has potential, it requires further investment to become a deep-sea port, while Chumphon Port remains focused on agricultural goods and may not support heavy industry. Yala MP Sulaiman Bueanaepinae said communities in the South remain divided, with many farmers and fishers concerned about environmental and livelihood impacts. The project has also drawn scrutiny over plans to reclaim more than 6,900 rai of sea area and its potential impact on natural resources. #Thailand #LandBridge #แลนด์บริดจ์

"Gletser di Puncak Jaya berpotensi hilang sebelum 2026." kata Donaldi Sukma Permana, koordinator di BMKG, berdasarkan survei lapangan November 2024. Studi global di Nature Reviews Earth & Environment April 2026 juga konfirmasi hal yang sama.

2026 diprediksi jadi tahun terakhir es di Puncak Jaya, Papua.Bukan lebay, bukan hoaks. Ini data dari BMKG dan riset ilmuwan dunia. Indonesia akan kehilangan satu-satunya gletser tropisnya. Dan kita hampir nggak ngomongin ini sama sekali.

Blue-crowned Hanging-Parrot (Loriculus galgulus) feeding on Macaranga tanarius (Parasol Leaf Tree) fruit. Seen many birds feed on it - bulbuls, flycatchers, starlings, leafbirds, barbets. #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @Avibase @orientbirdclub @IndiAves @birdsoftheworld @Team_eBird

Kochi, June 2018. Excellent. Highly recommended. #Kochi #Japan

How Deforestation Weakens Local Species' Genetic Strength dlvr.it/TSMdv1 #TempoEnglish

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 @socherbcurators Student Awards! Yun Ye Ho (PhD student) working with Dr. Elliot Gardner at Case Western Reserve University, "Unearthing the species limits and phylogenetics of Bornean earth figs, Ficus subser. Geocarpicae (Moraceae)".

The Museum welcomes new generations of research visitors from all over the world building their expertise through our collections! These snapshots capture them in quiet focus—examining catfishes, corals, crickets, and crabs—each specimen a step deeper in their field. #LKCNHM

On the drive to Kuantan, I visited the Malayan Tiger Conservation Centre. The Malayan tiger is critically endangered, and seeing these magnificent animals up close is a stark reminder of the need to protect the species. – LHL

🚨 Reminder: Apply to the iDiv Fellowship Programme! Spend dedicated time at iDiv to advance your research and collaborate with our biodiversity community. 📅 Deadline: 24 June 2026 🔗 idiv.de/research/fello…

@inaturalist oops... "...NOT range extensions" (missed the 'not'!)

Neotropic observers of @inaturalist - please stop IDing your small white flowered plants as Maesa! (Unless it's planted, and hardly anyone plants it....!) It's an Old World genus....(and yes, I keep checking them and, no, these are range extensions....) powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid…

"... in fact Ardisia humilis Vahl (type from Hainan) is a very different plant, synonymous with Pyrgus racemosa Lour. and with Ardisia hainanensis Mez;"

"Mez [in the 1902 monograph] used the name Ardisia humilis Vahl for a species now deemed correctly known as A. elliptica Thunb. ..."

What is Ardisia humilis Vahl? I think useful for Malesian Ardisia spotters [another iNaturalist error...] The name is being used incorrectly. Stone (1989) clears it up in 'New and Noteworthy Malesian Myrsinaceae, III. On the Genus Ardisia Sw. in Borneo.' jstor.org/stable/4064959

Microsorum thailandicum Boonkerd & Noot., the 'Cobalt Blue Fern', Platycerium and a Dendrobium.

Desmidorchis retrospiciens Ehrenb. (Apocynaceae), impressive terminal pom-pom of black-purple flowers. Living Plant Museum, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University @ChulalongkornU botany.sc.chula.ac.th/?page_id=3648&… powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid…