National park
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NATIONAL PARKPROJECT TITLE: EXPERIENTIAL LANDSCAPEName of group: V10
Group members: Aaron Chong Yu Ho Bridget Hsu Shieh Hua Chia Ly Vier Lee Kailyn Nadhirah Mohd Zain
Tutor: Mr. Fariz Hilmi
KINABALU NATIONAL PARK
Historical Background Establish 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
Characteristics Diverse 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.
Activities Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon Bird watching Mount climbing Researching Hiking
Location & Site Context Park Headquarters 1585 above sea level. Car rentals Taxis Express and minibuses
DAISETSUZAN NATIONAL PARK
Historical Background
Roof of HokkaidoPlayground of the GodsResults of volcanic activityLargest national park in Hokkaido
CharacteristicsTwo prominent rivers in Hokkaido3 active volcanoesRich forests and hot springsOmote Daisetsu AreaDaisetsuzan volcanic groupRare animalsClusters of alpine plantsColumnar Joints
Activities
Flower FarmsJapanese OnsensHiking
Location & Site ContextAsahikawa
By airBy busBy train
Rental car
SIMILARITIESRich diversity of plants Has it’s symbolic biota
Massive topographical landscape
DIFFERENCESKinabalu 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
REFERENCES Kinabalu National Park
1. Kinabalu National Park—http://www.climbmtkinabalu.com/park.html2. Sabah Park Official
Website—http://www.sabahparks.org.my/eng/kinabalu_park/facilities.asp3. 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