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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
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
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
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