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ra & Fauna
Malaysia is recognised as one of the twelve mega-biodiversity countries of the
world which have outlined the direction in sustaining and conserving biodiversity
in the country through the National Biodiversity Policy in 1998.
All of these countries have at least 60 percent of the world’s known Reserve is managed under the sustainable forest management system
species. Borneo Island of Sabah and Sarawak has been listed as the and recognised as the best management of mangrove forests in the
main area of endemism. world.
The flora in Malaysia is conservatively estimated to contain about 12,500 Peat Swamp Forest exists on peat soils with a depth of about six metres.
flowering species and more than 1,100 species of ferns. Most are unique Among the common species found in this area are Kempas, Bintangor,
and are not found anywhere else in the world. In Peninsular Malaysia, Meranti Paya, Ramin, Nyatoh, Geronggang and Resak. The Lowland
over 26 percent of the species are endemic. Bryophytes, algae, lichen Dipterocarp Forest is located at an altitude of not more than 300 metres
and fungus are low-level plants. Fungi constitute the main diversity and has a solid tree number from various species. Meranti, Balau and
of the main vegetation but the total number of species is unknown. Kapur are the main species in this forest area.
Mainland flora is found in a variety of habitats and ecosystems, from Meanwhile, the Hill Dipterocarp Forest is the most extensive forest type
lowland to high mountain peaks and in different types of forests. This in Peninsular Malaysia and exists at an altitude of 300 to 750 metres.
type of forest is a home a biological diversity. The main species that can be found are Meranti Seraya, Keruing and
Meranti species. On the other hand, the Highland Dipterocarp Forest is
The location of the Mangrove Forest is situated on the coast and located at 750 to 1,200 metres. Meranti Bukit, Damar Minyak, Bintangor,
experiencing high tide and low tide. The main species of this forest are Keruing, Balaugunong, Elang Balau and Meranti Sarang Punai are
Rhizophora spp. (mangrove). Plants in these ecosystems typically have among the species trees that exist in this type of forest.
unique root systems such as stem and pneumatophore and thick leaf
structure. The Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve is the best example Dipterocarp species are rarely found and only a few dipterocarp species
of sustainable managed swampy forests. The Matang Mangrove Forest can be found such as Keruing Gunung and Resap.
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Malaysia is recognised as one of the twelve mega-biodiversity countries of the
world which have outlined the direction in sustaining and conserving biodiversity
in the country through the National Biodiversity Policy in 1998.
All of these countries have at least 60 percent of the world’s known Reserve is managed under the sustainable forest management system
species. Borneo Island of Sabah and Sarawak has been listed as the and recognised as the best management of mangrove forests in the
main area of endemism. world.
The flora in Malaysia is conservatively estimated to contain about 12,500 Peat Swamp Forest exists on peat soils with a depth of about six metres.
flowering species and more than 1,100 species of ferns. Most are unique Among the common species found in this area are Kempas, Bintangor,
and are not found anywhere else in the world. In Peninsular Malaysia, Meranti Paya, Ramin, Nyatoh, Geronggang and Resak. The Lowland
over 26 percent of the species are endemic. Bryophytes, algae, lichen Dipterocarp Forest is located at an altitude of not more than 300 metres
and fungus are low-level plants. Fungi constitute the main diversity and has a solid tree number from various species. Meranti, Balau and
of the main vegetation but the total number of species is unknown. Kapur are the main species in this forest area.
Mainland flora is found in a variety of habitats and ecosystems, from Meanwhile, the Hill Dipterocarp Forest is the most extensive forest type
lowland to high mountain peaks and in different types of forests. This in Peninsular Malaysia and exists at an altitude of 300 to 750 metres.
type of forest is a home a biological diversity. The main species that can be found are Meranti Seraya, Keruing and
Meranti species. On the other hand, the Highland Dipterocarp Forest is
The location of the Mangrove Forest is situated on the coast and located at 750 to 1,200 metres. Meranti Bukit, Damar Minyak, Bintangor,
experiencing high tide and low tide. The main species of this forest are Keruing, Balaugunong, Elang Balau and Meranti Sarang Punai are
Rhizophora spp. (mangrove). Plants in these ecosystems typically have among the species trees that exist in this type of forest.
unique root systems such as stem and pneumatophore and thick leaf
structure. The Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve is the best example Dipterocarp species are rarely found and only a few dipterocarp species
of sustainable managed swampy forests. The Matang Mangrove Forest can be found such as Keruing Gunung and Resap.
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