Personal Information

Name: Sonia Kambuliagen

Employment Position: Research Intern – Environment

Qualification: Bachelor of Science in Forestry at The Papua New Guinea University of Technology

 

 

Profile Summary

Attained Bachelors Degree of Science in Forestry at The Papua New Guinea University of Technology (2022) and currently employed under SERACS as a Research Intern.

 

Miss. Kambuliagen has been engaged with SERACS ltd for 4months through the Internship program of the company. The program has given the opportunity to her to expand and utilise her knowledge and skills in the field of her career. She is looking forward to gain valuable experience from this internship and utilise her skills to serve.

 

                              

Areas of Focus

• Environmental Mine Pit Rehabilitation
• Forest and Forestry Inventories
• Conservation Research Programs
• Administration and Planning
• Environmental Impact Studies (EIS)

 

Skills Acquired

• Research Skills (Expanded skill)
• Administration and Planning
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time Management
• Team work

 

Field Experience

Conducted focus group survey to collect information on the local usage of the terrestrial environment and the traditional methods of how the locals preserve their land at Ere Kilavi village, Gulf Province with the Mayur Resource Iron Sand Mining Project Area

The exposure enhanced my communication skills to understand and communicate with individuals of different level of understanding.

Tree identification is a vital skill as a Forester and it has been a learning phase for me. The experience helped to expand my skill. I am still learning and refining my skills and SERACS is assisting by providing necessary materials and avenues through this journey and I am very privileged to be part of this dynamic team.

 

Women focus group discussions at Ere-Kilavi village, Gulf Province

Capturing tree features for identification

Observing and taking note of tree features for identification

Women of Ere-Kilavi village