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Name of group: V10
Group members: Aaron Chong Yu HoBridget Hsu Shieh HuaChia Ly VierLee KailynNadhirah Mohd Zain
Tutor: Mr. Fariz Hilmi
KINABALU
NATIONAL PARK
Historical BackgroundEstablish in 1964.
Sandakan-Ranu Death March.
Kinabalu Memorial Committee.
Aim: Preserving Kinabalu as a monument.
Establishment of protected area in Kinabalu by
Prof. Corner.
Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
First Park of Sabah
CharacteristicsDiverse biota and high endemism.
High biodiversity of flora.
Mt. Kinabalu as main feature.
Peak and plateaus, water attractions, cave and slabs.
Canopy walkway experience.
Rafflesia.
4 main vegetation zone.
Location
~ Kinabalu park located around 50 miles from Sabah Capital of Kota Kinabalu on Sabah west coast and cover an area of 753sq kms (291 sqmiles ) .
It is located within the district of Ranau .
The Kinabalu Park HQ is the main entry point for most visitor and is only 2 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu.
Poring is another major entry point , an hour’s drive from Kinabalu park HQ .
Site Context
The Kinabalu Park HQ is the main
entry point for most visitor and is
only 2 hours drive from Kota
Kinabalu
Poring is another major entry point
, an hour’s drive beyond park HQ
.
Masilau Natural Resort only 4
wheel drive is advisable .
Popular Activities in Kinabalu Park
Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon.
Bird Watching.
Plant spotting
Climbing
Wildlife watching
DAISETSUZANNATIONAL PARK
Historical Background
Roof of Hokkaido
Playground of the Gods
Results of volcanic activity
Largest national park in Hokkaido
CharacteristicsTwo prominent rivers in Hokkaido
3 active volcanoes
Rich forests and hot springs
Omote Daisetsu Area
Daisetsuzan volcanic group
Rare animals
Clusters of alpine plants
Columnar Joints
Activities
Flower Farms
Japanese Onsens
Hiking
Location & Site Context
Asahikawa
By air
By bus
By train
Rental car
Rich diversity of plants
Has it’s symbolic biota
Massive topographical landscape
Kinabalu National Park (national)
Diverse biota & high endemism
Major topographical features
Majority of Borneo endangered animals inhabits the park
Daisetsuzan National Park (international)
Contains 3 active volcanoes
Pockets of Hot Springs
Various Alpine zones
Columnar joints
Kinabalu National Park
1. Kinabalu National Park—http://www.climbmtkinabalu.com/park.html
2. Sabah Park Official Website—http://www.sabahparks.org.my/eng/kinabalu_park/facilities.asp
3. Kinabalu Park Sabah , Malaysia Borneo By ANTHEA PHILLIPPS with FRANCIS LIEW
Daisetsuzan National Park
1. Official English website of Daisetsuzan National Park—http://hokkaido.env.go.jp/nature/mat/park/en/daisetsu/index.html
2. Japan Guide— http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6775.html
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