The document summarizes information about two national parks: Kinabalu National Park in Malaysia and Daisetsuzan National Park in Japan. Kinabalu National Park was established in 1964 to preserve the area around Mount Kinabalu and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers 753 square kilometers and is home to a wide range of biodiversity, including many endangered animal species. Daisetsuzan National Park in Japan contains three active volcanoes, pockets of hot springs, and various alpine vegetation zones. It has a massive topographical landscape and is known as the "Roof of Hokkaido." Popular activities in both parks include hiking, wildlife watching, and soaking
3. Historical Background
Establish in 1964.
Sandakan-RanuDeath March.
KinabaluMemorial Committee.
Aim: Preserving Kinabaluas a monument.
Establishment of protected area in Kinabaluby 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. Kinabaluas main feature.
Peak and plateaus, water attractions, cave and slabs.
Canopy walkway experience.
Rafflesia.
4 main vegetation zone.
5. Location
Kinabalupark located around 50 miles from Sabah Capital of Kota Kinabaluon Sabah west coast and cover an area of 753sq kms(291 sqmiles ) .
It is located within the district of Ranau.
By buses/car rental/taxis
6. Site Context
The KinabaluPark 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 .
MasilauNatural Resort only 4 wheel drive is advisable .
7. Popular Activities in KinabaluPark
Mount KinabaluInternational Climbathon.
Bird Watching.
Plant spotting
Climbing
Wildlife watching
9. Historical Background
Roof of Hokkaido
Playground of the Gods
Results of volcanic activity
Largest national park in Hokkaido
10. Characteristics
Two prominentrivers in Hokkaido
3 active volcanoes
Rich forests and hot springs
OmoteDaisetsuArea
Daisetsuzanvolcanic group
Rare animals
Clusters of alpine plants
Columnar Joints
12. Location & Site Context
Asahikawa
By air
By bus
By train
Rental car
13. Rich diversity of plants
Has it’s symbolic biota
Massive topographical landscape
14. KinabaluNational Park (national)
Diverse biota & high endemism
Major topographical features
Majority of Borneo endangered animals inhabits the park
DaisetsuzanNational Park (international)
Contains 3 active volcanoes
Pockets of Hot Springs
Various Alpine zones
Columnar joints
15. KinabaluNational Park
1.KinabaluNational Park—http://www.climbmtkinabalu.com/park.html
2.Sabah Park Official Website— http://www.sabahparks.org.my/eng/kinabalu_park/facilities.asp
3.KinabaluPark Sabah , Malaysia Borneo By ANTHEA PHILLIPPS with FRANCIS LIEW
DaisetsuzanNational Park
1.Official English website of DaisetsuzanNational Park— http://hokkaido.env.go.jp/nature/mat/park/en/daisetsu/index.html
2.Japan Guide—http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6775.html