Name 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 Hokkaido § Playground of the Gods § Results of volcanic activity § Largest national park in Hokkaido

Characteristics § Two 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