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FFICIAL YEAR BOOK 2020 is managed under the sustainable that can be found are Meranti Seraya,
forest management system and Keruing and Meranti species. On the
recognised as the best management other hand, the Highland Dipterocarp
of mangrove forests in the world. Forest is located at 750 to 1,200
metres. Merantibukit, Damar Minyak,
Peat Swamp Forest exists on peat soils Bintangor, Keruing, Balaugunong,
with a depth of about six (6) metres. Elang Balau and Meranti Sarang Punai
Among the common species found are among the species trees that exist
in this area are Kempas, Bintangor, in this type of forest.
Merantipaya, Ramin, Nyatoh,
Geronggang and Resak. The Montane-Oak Forest can be
found at 1,200 to 1,500 metres. The
The Lowland Dipterocarp Forest is main species found in this forest are
located at an altitude of not more Mempening, Berangan and Medang.
than 300 metres and has a solid tree
number from various species. Meranti, Dipterocarp species are rarely found
Balau and Kapur are the main species and only a few dipterocarp species
in this forest area. Meanwhile, the can be found such as Keruing Gunong
Hill Dipterocarp Forest is the most and Resek.
extensive forest type in Peninsular
Malaysia and exists at an altitude of The forest located at an altitude of
300 to 750 metres. The main species over 1,500 metres is known as the
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