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. Location
 ~ Kinabalu park located around 50
miles from Sabah Capital of Kota
Kinabalu on Sabah west coast and
cover an area of 753sq kms (291 sq
miles ) .
 It is located within the district of
Ranau .
 The Kinabalu Park 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 from Kinabalu park
HQ .

6. Site Context
 The Kinabalu Park 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
.
 Masilau Natural Resort only 4
wheel drive is advisable .

7. Popular Activities in Kinabalu Park
 Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon.
 Bird Watching.
 Plant spotting
 Climbing
 Wildlife watching

8. DAISETSUZAN
NATIONAL PARK

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

10. 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

11. Activities
Flower Farms
Japanese Onsens
Hiking

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. 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

15.  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