National Park (Kinabalu Park & Daisetsuzan )

1. 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

2. KINABALU
NATIONAL PARK

3. 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

4. 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.

5. Activities
´ Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon
´ Bird watching
´ Mount climbing
´ Researching
´ Hiking

6. Location & Site Context
´ Park Headquarters
´ 1585 above sea level.
´ Car rentals
´ Taxis
´ Express and minibuses

7. DAISETSUZAN
NATIONAL PARK

8. Historical Background
§ Roof of Hokkaido
§ Playground of the Gods
§ Results of volcanic activity
§ Largest national park in Hokkaido

9. 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

10. Activities
§ Flower Farms
§ Japanese Onsens
§ Hiking

11. Location & Site Context
§ Asahikawa
§ By air
§ By bus
§ By train
§ Rental car

12. Rich diversity of plants
Has it’s symbolic biota
Massive topographical landscape

13. 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

14. § 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